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SSM Health hospital doubles ED capacity
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Wentzville, Mo., has expanded capacity in its emergency department as the county's population grows. St. Charles County has seen a steady increase in the number of residents over the years, adding nearly 2,900 residents last year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The hospital has 77 inpatient behavioral health beds, and also offers outpatient services including imaging and primary care. Its emergency department — which is open 24/7 — provides care for both general medical and behavioral health patients and now operates with 14 beds.
Ballwin staff report heralds parks, facilities updates
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen oversaw a slew of updates from staff over various improvements and projects planned within the city at its May 13 meeting. City Administrator Eric Sterman presented the first three staff reports, which all dealt with the future of maintaining the city’s public works and park facilities in Vlasis Park.
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