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HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital to Launch Cancer Support Group for Women

2 years 1 month ago
O’FALLON — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is starting a new support group to serve women with cancer in our region. The Metro-East Women’s Cancer Support Group meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month (excluding July and December) at The Rec in Fairview Heights at 5:30 p.m. The first session is this week on Thursday, Aug. 24. The intent is to build a supportive community for local women affected by any type of cancer. Through education, advocacy, and empowerment, the care team aims to improve the quality of life for those who are facing the challenges of cancer, during or post treatments. It will be a safe and inclusive space where women can find comfort, resources, and inspiration, as well as the opportunity to connect with others who understand what they are going through. Sessions will be facilitated by Kareen Egerson, RN, and Dr. Camille Williams, medical director of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Radiation Oncology Services. There

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Stumble Down Morgan Ford Saturday on the Ultimate South City Bar Crawl

2 years 1 month ago
If your last night bar-hopping on Morgan Ford Road was a decade ago, back when Three Monkeys Pub held down the north end of the district and Colorado Bob’s Ship of Fools was the ideal evening-ending shitshow, well, let’s just say you’re long overdue for a visit — and the 32nd Annual Morgan Ford Stumble is the perfect way to experience all the street in all its glory. After all, there have been some big changes. (Among many, many other things: Colorado Bob’s is now Bootleggin’ Bob’s and has barbecue; Three Monkeys is now Black Sheep and has a new sister venue, the ‘80s/’90s themed Three Little Monkeys, that has lots of people very excited.)
Sarah Fenske

Officer Freed After Hostage Situation in St. Louis City Justice Center

2 years 1 month ago
A corrections officer has been freed after being held hostage by detainees for approximately three hours this morning at the City Justice Center in downtown St. Louis. The tense situation at the city jail began at 6 a.m. at the facility on Tucker Boulevard across from City Hall.
Ryan Krull

Why cooling centers sit empty

2 years 1 month ago
Lack of information, poor transit access, and plain old boredom keep people away from public cooling facilities.
Jake Bittle