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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.

Talking Points and Resources

Nitazenes  

► DHSS Press Release, 3/25/2026  NEW!

► Special Communications Notification to LPHAs, 3/24/2026  NEW!

► Social media content and narrative, DHSS  NEW!

► Fact sheet, MO Highway Patrol

► Naloxone: order by mail, find local distribution site on map, UMSEL

► Substance Use Prevention Guide for Schools: Emerging Drug Threat: Nitazenes, DHSS  NEW!

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Seasonal Flu

► Flu Increase:  Missouri health officials urge flu prevention amid seasonal uptick, 12/31/2025 (press release) (CDC talking points for internal use only) 

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Vaccines

► Understanding Vaccine Ingredients (graphics), Public Health Communications Coalition  

► Vaccine Resource Toolkit, Common Health Coalition. Includes explainers, infographics, videos, and resources.   

► Ready-to-post graphics on vaccine recommendation changes at the national level and what that means for children, Public Health Communications Coalition 

► Fact Sheet: CDC revised childhood immunizations recommendations. (1/5/2026) (press release) (fact sheet) (revised schedule) 

► Fact Checked: US Vaccine Recommendations are Appropriate for Children in the United States, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (link)  

► Common Health explainer on the ACIP's vote to end the recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for infants.  

► RFK, Jr. directs CDC to update their website to state that it can't be ruled out that vaccines cause autism. (link)

► Addressing false narratives about autism, PHCC  

► Vaccines do not cause autism (social media graphics), PHCC 

► Missouri Vaccine Confidence Campaign (assets for LPHA use), DHSS  

► Missouri Healthcare Providers Vaccination Hub, DHSS  

► Missouri VaxSaveLives.org public campaign, DHSS 

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​West Nile Virus

► Missouri health officials urge vigilance as West Nile Virus activity increases in 2025 (press release​), 10/8/2025

► Case reports (10/4/2025)

► WNV data and statistical reports, DHSS

► Using insect repellant to prevent mosquito bites, DHSS

► West Nile Virus, CDC​​​

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Fluoride

► Fluoride safety talking points, DHSS 

► DHSS Office of Dental Health to host in-person trainings. Seating is limited. Learn more and register via email.  ​

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H5N1

► H5N1 updated talking points, DHSS (2/27/2025)  

► H5N1 national level talking points and resources, PHCC

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Measles

► Protecting Yourself from Measles on College Campuses, PHCC, 3/20/2026  NEW!

 Measles talking points, (2/20/2026), DHSS 

► Missouri county-specific 2-page facts sheets with MMR vaccination rates for kindergarteners 

► SAMPLE press release, First Measles Case  

► SAMPLE press release, Confirmed Measles Case  

​► Be Ready for Measles communication toolkit, CDC  

► Consider Measles social media graphics, CDC 

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Resource Library

See the Resource Library for Missouri-specific sharable social media content.

Communication Resources

In alphabetical order.
► 5 Reasons to be Thankful for Public Health Leaders, ASTHO  
► 5 Tips for Building Trust When Communicating about Health, from FrameWorks Institute  NEW! 
► AI and Public Health (webinar recording), ASTHO
► AI Ethical Guidelines for Public Health Communicators, National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC)  
► Alcohol: Risks of Alcohol Consumption (2-page fact sheet with clickable links), from Public Health Communications Collaborative 
► Becoming Better Messengers, The Network for Public Health Law
► Blood Pressure Guidelines (updated 2025), American Heart Association  
► The CALM Approach to Communicating in Times of Uncertainty, PHCC  
► Chagas, CDC  
► Chagas: Distribution of "Kissing Bugs" (that carry chagas) in Missouri and Illinois, 2023 study  
► Communicating Effectively About Mental Health, PHCC 
► Communicating More Effectively About Vaccines, Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC)  
► Communicating with H.E.A.R.T., PHCC (updated)  
► Culturally Driven Public Health Communications, Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC)
► Developing and Producing Videos to Expand Public Health Messaging, PHCC 
► Diaper Needs (framing and toolkit), FrameWorks Institute  
► Digital Accessibility training (free), Minnesota 
► Evaluating Credibility in Social Media Posts, PHCC  
► Field-Tested Strategies for Effective Communication in Public Health, ASTHO 
► Health Disparities Rooted in Racism (fact sheet), The Network for Public Health Law
► Healthcare Workforce Shortages infographic, NIHCM  
► How to Engage with the Media, tip sheet from APHA  
► Media Tips and Resources for LPHAs, NACCHO (revised July 2025) 
► Message Framing, FrameWorks Institute
► Missouri Medicaid Basics (2025), Missouri Foundation for Health  
► Missouri Medicaid Basics At a Glance (2025), Missouri Foundation for Health  
► Missouri Public Health System At-a-Glance (Legislative Booklet that explains all the ways public health touches life daily), DHSS  
► MoPEP, Missouri Broadcasters Association, fee-based assistance creating and placing public service announcements (brochure)  
► New World Screwworm, CDC (public factsheet)  (provider information)    
► Opioids: Information on opioid overdose in simple language, Cleveland Clinic    
► Opiods: 5 Tips for Storing Opioids Safely at Home, American Medical Association (AMA)    
► Opiods: Remove the Risk, Safe Opioid Disposal education toolkit, FDA    
► Opioids: Information for parents on opioids and how to protect their children, American Academy of Pediatrics    
► Opioids: Talking to your kids about drugs, Nemours Foundation    
► Overcoming Challenges & Leveraging Strengths (toolkit), Public Health Communications Collaborative  NEW!
► PHCC Academy on Strategic Communications for Public Health (free online asynchronous courses)  
► PHRASES: Using Message Framing Tools to Build and Sustain Cross-Sector Partnerships, FrameWorks Institute
► Plain Language for Public Health, PHCC 
► Plain Language for Public Health Checklist, PHCC
► Planning Before You Communicate, Public Health
► Podcasting to Amplify Public Health Messages, PHCC  
► Responding to Opioids in Missouri (bookets in English and Spanish), DHSS  
► Some Linguistics Suggestions for Continuing the Work Foundation (PHF)
► STI, HIV, Hepatitis, and Harm Reduction Social and Digital Media Toolkits, DHSS  
► The Importance of Listening and Trusted Messengers in Public Health, PHCC  NEW!
► Trust in Public Health presentation by MOPHI on March 27, 2025 (recording) (slide deck)  
► Trusted Messenger Program training series, Public Good Projects 
► Unbiased Science podcast 
► Understanding HPV and the HPV Vaccine (for caregivers), PHCC  
► Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism (social media graphics), PHCC  
► Vaccines:  81% of parents support required vaccinations for measles and polio, Sept 2025 poll from KFF and Washington Post  
Health Observances
Communication Resources
Talking Points

Lunch and Learn Series

The 2025 - 2026 Lunch and Learn series has wrapped, with seven excellent sessions. If you missed them, you can review the recordings below and download the resources.

► Public Health, But Make it Glow:  Enhancing Communication Without Burning Out, Brianne Zwiener, 3/11/2026 (audio recording) (slide deck)  NEW!

Glow Up Guide

► Navigating the New Era of Document Accessibility, Sami Jo Freeman, 2/18/2026 (slide deck) (recording)  

► Social Media in Public Health, Spenser Bartholemew & Sami Jo Freeman, 1/14/2026 (recording)

► Speak Clearly:  Plain Language in Public Health, Kelsey Neth, 11/12/2025 

Resources:

► Power Up Messages, Neann Wedgeworth & Karsyn Glueck, 9/10/2025 (recording)  

► Key Messages, Sarah Valenza, 7/9/2025 (recording) 

► Know Your Audience, Lisa Cox, 5/14/2025 (recording) (slides)  

Audience Persona Worksheet (Word)

Reports
Lunch and Learn Series

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.

© 2024 by Ozarks Public Health Institute in partnership with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

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