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.
DHSS Updates
► DHSS Website Refresh: a specific launch date has not been set, but the site is anticipated to go live in mid-June. DHSS has also been working toward digital ADA compliance, which has required removal and/or remediation of thousands of pages and documents on the public site. If you have frequently visited items bookmarked or linked to your own organization’s website, it is possible that links may become broken and need to be updated. NEW!
► ADA Compliance for Websites and Apps Extended: The Department of Justice extends the deadline for ADA compliance on websites and mobile apps by one year. Jurisdictions with a total population of 50,000 must now comply by April 26, 2027. The compliance date for public entities with a total population of less than 50,000 is extended to April 26, 2028. (link) NEW!
► Ryan White: DHSS temporarily suspended select Ryan White Part B services, including emergency financial assistance (short-term utilities and rental assistance), mental health and substance‑use services, as of April 15. Oral health services will be suspended, effective May 15. See details in the April 23 Bulletin. NEW!
► New Administrator & All In Training: Save the date for the New Administrator Orientation August 4 – 5, starting at 10:00 am on Aug 4 and wrapping by 1:00 pm on Aug 5. The All In meeting will be Aug 5 (1:30 pm) through Aug 6 (3:00 pm). NEW!
► Fall Preparedness Summit: Dates changed to Sep 1 - 2. Registration information will come out closer to the date. NEW!
► Perinatal Hep B Case Management: The program has a new page on the Hub, under the DHSS dropdown menu. Laminated quick reference guides will be mailed to LPHAs soon. Training on how to use ShowMe WorldCare is coming up Sep 29 (10:00 am - noon). Register NEW!
► Overdose Fatality Review Summit: July 29, hosted by DHSS’ Overdose Data to Action in States team and Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) partners. Training will be offered in Jefferson City for up to 100 Missouri LPHA staff and local partners. Register by June 30. NEW!
Upcoming Due Dates
► Apr 28: Deadline to submit evidence of accreditation and Mental Health First Aid Training for incentive funding
► May 1: Deadline to submit documentation for Incentives program through CLPHS
► May 1: FPHS Gap Analysis, Module 1: Current Financials due
► May 11: Deadline to submit signed invoices for incentive funding Extended!
► May 13: Quarterly CHIP HSI expenditure report due to CLPHSCHIPHSIReports@health.mo.gov
► Jun 30: deadline to register for Overdose Fatality Review Summit on July 29
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
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:
► Hep C Testing: Free Hepatitis C testing through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Kratom webpage, DHSS
► 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)
► 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.
► Smoke-free Housing: Missouri Smoke-free Housing Directory
► Wastewater Surveillance: Program Update
► Wastewater: Find a Professional Tool
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)
National News
► 4/23/2026: The Trump administration has reclassified medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, easing research restrictions and providing tax benefits while stopping short of full legalization. (link)
► 4/22/2026: Former tobacco industry executive Stephen Sayle has been appointed to a senior leadership role as deputy director for legislative affairs at the CDC. (link)
► 4/22/2026: RFK Jr testified about vaccinations, abortion medication, drug discounts, and a ban on junk food ads during continued questioning from legislators. (link)
► 4/22/2026: Health officials question Pete Hegseth’s decision to make annual flu vaccinations voluntary for active and reserve U.S. military members. (link)
► 4/21/2026 Erica Schwartz holds both a medical and a law degree and served in the U.S. military. She is currently in confirmation hearings after being nominated by President Trump to be the next director of the CDC. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 4/22/2026: 4/22/2026: While suicide rates among young people in the U.S. have dropped since the 2022 rollout of the national 988 hotline, suicide rates in Greene County are climbing. (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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Summer 2026 Semester: March 17, 2026
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Fall 2026 Semester: May 19, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 20, 2026
Direct questions to Rebecca Damron at MSU.
Learning Management System, Missouri Rural Health Association
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
► Online Portal, DHSS (Do not share this link extermally)
► Email Holly Withrow for access to the situation board
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.