LPHA INFO HUB
The LPHA Hub is not searchable on the web and is only intended for use by staff of DHSS and local public health agencies. However, anyone with a direct link is able to gain access. We encourage you to avoid sharing LPHA Hub links with anyone outside of DHSS or LPHAs. If information is needed for external users, please download and send the file, or copy/paste and provide separately. Thank you.
Emergency Response Center (ERC): 800-392-0272
DHSS Updates
► DHSS Website NEW!
DHSS will offer LPHAs the opportunity to preview the new DHSS website before it goes live and provide feedback. Details will be provided as soon as the test site is ready for review.
► Listening Session NEW!
DHSS’ Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, in partnership with the Office of Epidemiology invites public health partners and the public to a free webinar July 9 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The listening session is intended to gather input that will help inform the State Health Assessment. Participants will be able to log directly on to the State Health Assessment survey during the webinar. LPHAs are encouraged to share the event flyer and attend the session. Register
► Water Fluoridation Training: DHSS’ Office of Dental Health (ODH) offers free, in‑person Introduction to Water Fluoridation Trainings. Each session includes a water plant tour following the training. Water and wastewater operators, LPHA staff, and dental professionals are encouraged to participate. DNR will provide 4 hours of continuing education credits for Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution certifications. ODH will provide 4 hours of continuing education for dental professionals. Classes will be held from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Register for upcoming training:
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August 7, 2026 (Friday) – Jefferson City
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August 14, 2026 (Friday) – Moberly
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August 21, 2026 (Friday) – Kennett
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August 31, 2026 (Monday) – Chesterfield
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September 11, 2026 (Friday) – Rolla
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September 17, 2026 (Thursday) – Joplin
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September 18, 2026 (Friday) – Kansas City
► Missouri Environmental Health Specialist Survey
Missouri Smallflows Organization (MSO) is reaching out to all county regulators who work in the onsite wastewater industry for feedback. The association is developing training specifically for regulators. Your participation in this survey will help MSO include training components that are most beneficial to you and your staff. Reach out to MSO with any questions. Survey
► WIC Special Infant Formula Transition
Beginning July 1, Missouri WIC will begin referring infants and children who require special formulas to MO HealthNet when they are eligible. See details in the June 2 Communication Bulletin.
Upcoming Due Dates
► Jun 30: deadline to register for Overdose Fatality Review Summit on July 29
► Jun 30: Deadline to submit PHEP FY26 Inventory Report and Tangible Personal Property Report to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Jul 2: Deadline to reserve a hotel room for the NAO/SAO meeting Aug 4 - 6 to be paid for by DHSS. See CLPHS page for details.
► Jul 15: Deadline to submit PHEP FY26 year end report, final invoice, and Sub-Recipient Annual Financial Report to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
► World Cup Secure Online Portal, DHSS (Do not share this link externally)
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Email Holly Withrow for access to the Daily Situation Board
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Daily Situation Report (SitRep) - updated each afternoon; available on the Secure Online Portal
► World Cup Health Advisory, May 1, 2026
►Safety for Soccer Fans, CDC
►FIFA World Cup™ Public Health Toolkit, MARC
► World Cup: Missouri's Public Health Gameplan (webpage), DHSS NEW!
► DHSS Urges Caution During High Heat and Humidity as World Cup Events Begin, 6/11/2026 (press release) NEW!
Mandated Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Weekly Communication Bulletins
ASAP (add users or change access for existing users)
► Alpha-Gal Syndrome, DHSS
► Cannabis: Unregulated psychoactive cannabis product enforcement (FAQ) (Report a Retailer form)
► Chemical Water Testing revised test request forms:
► Hantavirus: Missouri health care providers should contact their LPHA or DHSS Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention at 573-751-6113 or 800-392-0272 (24/7) to report a patient suspected of having hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) caused by Andes virus or for questions regarding this CDC Health Advisory.
► Hep C Testing: Free Hepatitis C testing through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Kratom webpage, DHSS
► Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace: Brown University offers Missouri LPHAs free online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses. To enroll, email mindfulness@brown.edu with the subject line Mindful-Missouri to apply the LPHA discount. View the class schedule
► Public Health and HIPAA (informational brochure)
► Radon text kits available free to the public and videos on how to use the test kit (also in Spanish). (link)
Cancer NEW!
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Addressing Cancer Concerns (video)
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
► Missouri Lead Risk Assessment Tool
► Lead Poisoning Prevention landing page
Naloxone
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Standing Order Renewed, press release, 6/3/2026
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Standing Order (updated 6/3/2026)
Sexual Violence
► Sexual Assault Response: SAFEvT, Sexual Assault Forensic Exams via Telehealth Network (sites map)
► Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Missouri Resource Map. Submit resources in your area to be added to the map.
Tobacco
► Smoke-free Housing: Missouri Smoke-free Housing Directory
► Missouri Tobacco Free Workplace Toolkit, from DHSS
Vaccines
► Vaccine Guidance from DHSS and the State Board of Nursing regarding the updated vaccination schedule. (link)
► COVID-19 vaccine available for VFC providers to order via ShowMeVax. (details)
► Docket® vaccination portal (smartphone app and web platform)
► Shared Clinical Decision-Making Guidance (link)
► Show Me Vax, Missouri Immunization Registry (link)
► CDC Revised Immunization Recommendations
► 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule, American Academy of Pediatrics (link)
Wastewater
► Wastewater Surveillance: Program Update
► Wastewater: Find a Professional Tool
► SB 914 was signed into law and updates state sewage regulations. It takes effect Aug 28, 2026. Changes include:
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Elimination of percolation tests from the rules, replacing them with soil morphology evaluations.
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Removal of the $90 permit fee cap, enabling the DHSS to set more current, cost-based permit fees.
BEHS will provide additional updates to LPHAs via GovDelivery in the coming months as changes are made to comply with the law.
National News
► 6/24/2026: A new CMS report this week projects U.S. healthcare spending will reach $9 trillion by 2034, representing 20.6% of the economy. This is up from $5.3 trillion in 2024. (link)
► 6/24/2026: DHHS cancels millions of dollars for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and redirects them to two new funding opportunities with applications due July 23. (link)
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Replicating Effective Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, due July 23 (link)
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Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health, due July 23 (link)
► 6/24/2026: CDC ends the U.S. response to Hantavirus as the 42-day quarantine period for exposed cruise ship passengers expires. There were no additional cases reported and no one in the U.S. is being monitored at this time. (link)
► 6/24/2026: The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) and The Evidence Collective today announced new research efforts to restore trust in immunizations. (link)
► 6/24/2026: Seven years of work result in Colorado receiving federal approval to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada to sell in Colorado pharmacies. (link)
► 6/24/2026: A flu outbreak among soldiers at Lackland Air Force Base prompts the military to reinstate required flu vaccinations for all personnel just two months after vaccinations were made voluntary by Defense Secretary Hegseth. (link)
► 6/23/2026: FDA approves the first generic version of rifapentine (Priftin) to treat active TB in adolescents and adults, and latent TB infection in patients as young as 2 years old. (link)
► 6/23/2026: A COVID vaccine study blocked from being published in the MMWR is released in JAMA Network Open and shows that Covid vaccines reduced the likelihood of severe illness by about half among adults last fall and winter. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 6/24/2026: When the annual SNAP cost-sharing requirement begins in October 2027, states will be expected to reduce their error rates or pay to provide food aid to lower-income residents. Missouri’s overall error rate in FY2025 was 8.67% compared to the highest rate in Alaska (23.15%) and the lowest in South Dakota (2.47%). (link)
► 6/24/2026: St. Louis County Council passes $3 million jail healthcare funding bill to keep 23 nurses at the jail and juvenile detention center through a contract with the St Louis County Public Health Center. (link)
This program aims to strengthen the public health workforce by creating a pipeline program that supports students’ interest in public health and provides a pathway to permanent positions. DHSS has partnered with Missouri State University's MPH program to match interested students from across Missouri with DHSS and LPHA internships.
Students receive a stipend of $20 per hour up to $6,400 for completing an internship of up to 320 hours depending on academic program requirements and agency projects. Students and recent graduates in nursing, environmental health, undergraduate or graduate public health programs, and other disciplines interested in pursuing a public health career are encouraged to apply by the following deadlines:
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Fall 2026 Semester: May 16, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 17, 2026
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Summer 2027 Semester: March 14, 2027
Agencies interested in hosting a student should also apply.
Interns are randomly selected and matched to DHSS or LPHA hosts. Hybrid models are acceptable, but fully remote internships are not supported. Selection announcements will be made on the following schedule:
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Fall 2026 Semester: May 19, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 20, 2026
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Summer 2027 Semester: March 17, 2027
Direct questions to Rebecca Damron at MSU.
Learning Management System, Missouri Rural Health Association
► Human Trafficking Trainings: The Missouri Attorney General’s Office offers three free training sessions:
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June 17, Interdiction (flyer)
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June 30, Interdiction (flyer)
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July 28 – 30, Interdiction, Operations, and Illicit Massage Businesses (flyer)
Training video for non-forensic medical staff and LPHAs
Ongoing or Archived Training
► Subrecipient Training (slide deck), M Mahaney, DHSS OA, 5/14/2023
► FDA Training and Continuing Education
► CIFOR (foodborne disease investigation and control), APHL
*Note: Requires an APHL account.
► (HIPAA) Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, DHSS (link)
► Intro to MO HNS, DHSS
► Learning Connection, CDC
► Roots of Health Inequity, NACCHO
► Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy
► Community Water Fluoridation video training series
► Grants Management and Compliance Training (eligible for incentive funds)
► Sexual Assault Forensic Exams, training courses
► Sexual Harassment Annual Training, DHSS (link)
► VFC 411 training sessions in 2026
This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.