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 Urges Caution During High Heat and Humidity as World Cup Events Begin, 6/11/2026 (press release) NEW!
► DHSS Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 6/10/2026 (press release) NEW!
► DHSS Website Relaunch NEW!
DHSS has done major restructuring of its website and plans to launch the newly designed site in early July. This is a minor postponement from what was previously shared on last week's LPHA Update Call. A priority focus has been placed on improving the user experience, making the site easier to navigate and information easier to find. There will also be multiple places where users can find connection information for a local health department near them. Prior to the official launch, DHSS will be inviting LPHAs to take a peek at the new site and provide feedback. More details will be shared on the June 16 LPHA Update Call.
► Missouri Environmental Health Specialist Survey NEW!
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
► Missouri Legislative Summary, 2025-2026 Session
► Naloxone Standing Order Renewed
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Press Release 6/3/2026
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Standing Order (updated 6/3/2026)
► Ebola Update:
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May 28 call hosted by DHSS (recording)
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See Communications page for additional resources
► 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.
► 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
► Jul 15: PHEP FY26 year end report, Inventory Report, Tangible Personal Property Report, final invoice, and Sub-Recipient Annual Financial Report due to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
► Online Portal, DHSS (Do not share this link externally)
► Email Holly Withrow for access to the situation board
► 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:
► 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
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
► 6/10/2026: The American Medical Association (AMA) adopts new public health policies to improve public health, including food is medicine interventions and opposing flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. (link)
► 6/10/2026: The DRC government confirm nearly 600 cases of Ebola with 115 deaths, leaving the case fatality rate at 19.2%. (link)
► 6/10/2026: The CDC reports nine cases of listeriosis in the northeast U.S. linked to an ongoing outbreak involving soft ricotta cheese, including one fatality. (link)
► 6/10/2026: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) releases its own recommended vaccine schedule for pregnant women, recommending more vaccines than the CDC schedule.
► 6/10/2026: After fierce debate at an American Medical Association meeting this week, the recommendation to support universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) was referred for more study. (link)
► 6/10/2026: The American Medical Association passed a new policy to oppose the use of the word “provider” when referring to physicians, stating this confuses patients and leads to scope creep and threatens patient safety. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 6/11/2026: Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announces they will explore opportunities with the Missouri General Assembly to make Trump Accounts available to eligible children and youth in foster care. MO DSS. (link)
► 6/10/2026: Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading, LLC (RRR) and owner Dustin Robinson have agreed to suspend all in-state sales of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other kratom alkaloids immediately, ending a lawsuit filed by the Missouri attorney general’s office. Yahoo News. (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.