Joint Board of Health and Hospitals - July 16, 2026

The Joint Board of Health and Hospitals for the City of St. Louis, Missouri, convened on July 16, 2026, primarily to discuss public health updates and community engagement initiatives. The meeting included committee reports on community outreach, academic partnerships, and governance, highlighting collaborative efforts with local organizations for back-to-school health events and public health workforce showcases. The Department of Health provided a detailed second-quarter report covering responses to extreme weather events, expanded outreach programs including lead and TB testing, and new partnerships for HIV prevention among the unhoused population. Communication efforts such as the "Summer in the City" campaign were also presented, emphasizing multimedia outreach and community resource distribution. While the meeting focused on public health program updates and community collaboration, no specific procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed.