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Dr. Darcy Wooten to become Director of ID Fellowship Program
The ID Division is pleased to announce that Dr. Darcy Wooten will join the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine as Professor of Medicine and Associate Chief for Medical Education. In that role she will become the new Director of the ID Fellowship program as well as assuming a new role of Director of Educational Initiatives for the Division. Dr. Wooten received her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and then attended the UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint Medical School, where she earned an MD as well as a Masters in Health and Medical Sciences. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF. This was followed by an Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Harbor-UCLA. Dr. Wooten has been on the faculty at University of California, San Diego in the division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health since 2014. Dr. Wooten is currently Professor of Medicine and program director for the ID Fellowship at UCSD. She is widely recognized as a national leader in medical education for infectious diseases and we look forward to her expanding her educational expertise as a faculty member at Washington University School of Medicine.
Professional Bull Riders’ Unleash The Beast Tour Bucks Back to St. Louis for 27th Time
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — For the 27th time in history the PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast tour will buck into St. Louis, holding the PBR St. Louis on Dec. 7-8 at Enterprise Center. For two days only, more than 30 of the best bull riders...
Graybar Names New Vice President of Distribution Operations
ST. LOUIS – Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and related supply chain and logistics services, announced that Jason P. Casey has been named vice president - distribution operations, effective July 22. Casey has 27 years with Graybar and currently serves as director, business...
Bob Costas will be recipient of 2024 Musial Award
A voice and a presence familiar to generations of sports fans across the nation and espeially St. Louis, Bob Costas will be the recipient of the 2024 Musial Award. Costas has been a prominent part of the coverage of virtually every major sport. From the World Series to the Super Bowl, from the NBA Finals to the Kentucky Derby, and of course the Olympics, Costas’ eloquent narration, sense of history and drama balanced by journalistic integrity, made him the most honored sports broadcaster of his generation. His combination of professional excellence, personal decency, and generosity of spirit make him a deserving recipient of the 2024 Stan Musial Lifetime Achievement Award for Sportsmanship.
Design Tip Tuesday with Anne Marie Design Studio: Give your fireplace a “hot” new design!
SPONSORED – Anne Marie Design Studio shares with Chelsea how to update your existing fireplace into something fresh and hot! Annie Marie Design Studio is also hiring for installers and contractors. For more information about Anne Marie Design Studio, call 636-821-3395.
Steam engines, flea markets, and more at American Farm Heritage Days!
SPONSORED – Go back in time with the American Farm Heritage Museum at their Heritage Days festival. From operating steam engines and hay pressing to enjoying live music and a flea market, there is so much to enjoy at Heritage Days. Heritage Days 2024. July 26-28 8 a.m. to...
Get relief from foot and joint pain with Foot Solutions in Chesterfield
SPONSORED – Foot Solutions specializes in custom orthotics and supportive footwear. Owners Bryan and Tina opened the store to provide personalized solutions to improve foot health and tackle foot pain, thus improving overall health. They offer a free foot and gait analysis at the store in Chesterfield to help with creating a custom-fit for orthotic insoles. Plus, the store offers a range of supportive and stylish footwear! Their mission is to provide personalized solutions for foot pain and other related issues.
Woman confesses to $1,500 theft from home, office in south St. Louis: Police
Stephanie R. Doyle, 46, was charged with property damage, two counts of burglary, and two counts of stealing after she and a man allegedly stole $1,500 worth of items from a home and office in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood
Harder than it Looks: Malik weighs in on Competitive Lifting
ST. LOUIS — Weightlifting has been part of the modern Olympic Games since 1896, though it was only included as a regular event in 1920. Women's weightlifting was introduced in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Competitors are divided into weight classes to ensure fair competition. Today I decided to see...
There's Lots of LOVE in The Grove...and a New Mural
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis native and nationally renowned mural artist, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, is on a mission to connect all 50 states through love, rainbows, and murals. Lisa's most recent rainbow Love Mural found a home at Platypus Bar in the Grove. The award-winning hotspot, owned by Netflix Drink Masters' Meredith Barry, was named named Best Underrated Bar in America just last year. Lisa and Meredith met last year and the two decided to team up on the project.
Smoke from western wildfires drifts into the Midwest
ST. LOUIS — Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western United States and Canada is now drifting in across the Midwest. Meteorologist Angela Hutti says that it is very high up in the atmosphere, giving us an almost eerie look to the sky. It is also giving us a vibrant sunrise, with an orange […]
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Pony Bird
The Home Builders Association (HBA), on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), presented a $15,000 donation to Pony Bird’s grant and donor relations manager Jeff Doty, director of development Jennifer Adams and president and CEO Sara Sucharski. The donation will be used to install a ceiling track...
This Day in History on July 23: St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Celebration
July 23rd has witnessed extraordinary events that have shaped the course of history. Space Exploration Milestone: Launch of Landsat 1 (1972) On this date in 1972, NASA launched Landsat 1, the first satellite designed to study and monitor Earth's landmasses. This pioneering step in remote sensing has provided invaluable data for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and urban planning.
Today in St. Louis tried Olympic speed climbing. Here's how it went.
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Sport climbing is back in the Olympics, but speed climbing is a new standalone event for both men and women in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Today in St. Louis visited Climb So iLL in St. Charles to understand climbing better and to help people get more information if they want to try for themselves. Anthony Slaughter and Michelle Li also tried it out for the first time ever, and they lived to talk about it -- watch the video!
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