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View more news, opportunities and resources on the LPHA Info Hub.
HUB UPDATES
The Hub received a major facelift this week! All of the information is still there, but it may have moved. Lengthy blocks of content have been moved from the home page to their own pages (Communications, Data Resources, Links, and Communicable Disease). The menu has been simplified and drop down items have been added to aid with site navigation. We'll review the changes at the Fall Regional LPHA meetings, but please reach out using the feedback form if you have difficulty finding something or have suggestions for additional improvements.
UPCOMING DUE DATES
► Oct 10: Childcare Sanitation invoices and DA-38 due (electronically preferred)
► Oct 16: Summer feeding invoices and DA-38 due (electronically preferred)
► Oct 16: Return FY26 summer food participation agreement
► Oct 16: Return FY26 childcare sanitation participation agreement
► Oct 17: Deadline to apply to host a Pathways student intern in spring 2025
► Oct 24: Deadline to apply for Accreditation funding
► Nov 17: CHIP H.S.I. Net expenditure report for Quarter Ending 09-25 (July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025)
DHSS UPDATES
► West Nile Virus (WNV) cases are on the rise in Missouri, with 16 cases reported, 15 hospitalizations, and 3 deaths.
► COVID-19 vaccine is now available for VFC providers to order via ShowMeVax. (details)
► DHSS is continuing to work on COVID-19 vaccine guidance in response to FDA and CDC recommendations. There is confusion among health care partners as to who can authorize a COVID-19 vaccine under the recommendation of using "shared clinical decision-making," and there is confusion among the public regarding where they can get vaccinated and what is required to be vaccinated if they are under age 65. DHSS is awaiting Board of Pharmacy feedback before proceeding with additional messaging.
► The State Public Health Lab (SPHL) is making changes to courier services (details). Please note, any specimens that need to be collected for an urgent communicable disease prevention and response effort by an LPHA will be handled on a case-by-case basis to figure out the best way to get to SPHL when courier services are not available.
► WebSurv Migration to ShowMe WorldCare (details). The last set of conditions in WebSurv is scheduled to migrate to ShowMe WorldCare later this month, with go-live planned for Monday, October 20, 2025. Due to the large volume of records involved in this last migration, ShowMe WorldCare will shut down one day earlier than in past migrations. Agencies should have a plan in place for handling any reportable conditions during this time. BDMI will check for high priority conditions on Friday so that agencies will be aware. DHSS and the vendor have taken steps to reduce the time required for data migration, but if any conditions are not ready for use at go-live, that information will be communicated in the “all clear” message on Monday.
► CHIP HSI Expenditure Report for Quarter Ending 09-25 (July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025) is due by November 17. Expenditure Reports for each program are posted on the LPHA Hub, Contracts page. Scroll down to CHIP HSI section, select the correct report template, and click the QE 09-25 tab at the bottom of the sheet to add your expenditures. All forms must be signed and submitted via e-mail to CLPHSCHIPHSIReports@health.mo.gov. The form allows an electronic signature to certify expenditures. This is continuing the modified total direct costs (MTDC) reporting. Please continue to keep an electronic copy of the CHIP H.S.I. Net Expenditure Report(s) submitted each quarter. One report form (for each CHIP H.S.I. program) will be used to submit expenditures for the entire year (four quarters for the period QE 9/30/25 through the QE 6/30/26).
► Fall regional meetings start Oct 14 - 16, Oct 21, and Nov 4 around Missouri. (agenda)
► Next week, Governor Kehoe will be publicly receiving his flu shot. Thank you, Cole County Health Department! DHSS will do some additional education on respiratory virus season and prevention efforts.
► Governor Kehoe declares October "Let's Talk" month to encourage conversation about health and well-being between adults and youth.
NEWS
News items are posted for your situational awareness only and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of either DHSS or OPHI. News stories behind pay walls will not be included in order to ensure fair access to all.
► 10/8/2025: Government shut-down enters its second week. (link)
► 10/8/2025: CDC reports malaria cases in four states, including Arkansas were caused by local mosquito bites, not international travel. (link)
► 10/8/2025: In December, Amazon will open self-service prescription medication vending machines outside Califormia doctor's offices for its One Medical patients. (link)
► 10/8/2025: The top senator on healthcare policy says he will be reviewing suspected abuses in how CPT codes are used for billing and claims processing. (link)
► 10/8/2025: Allara Health is expanding to offer women’s hormonal, metabolic and reproductive health virtually in all 50 states. (link)
► 10/8/2025: California's Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to phase out the most concerning ultra-processed foods from school meals. (link)
► 10/6/2025: CDC adopts individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 and standalone vaccination for chickenpox in toddlers. (link)
► 10/1/2025: MMWR provides updated guidance from the CDC on postexposure prophylaxis and treatment for tularemia. (link)
RESOURCES
► Flexibility, Pay, and Benefits: What Matters Most to Public Health Workers? The Insights to Action is a suite of resources designed to help state and local public health agencies act on PH WINS data to attract and retain public health workers. Details from deBeaumont Foundation.
► AI in Action: Strengthening Public Health Communications with Care and Clarity, Public Health Communications Collaborative. (webinar recording)
► Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies for Public Health Organizations, A Template and Guide, Kansas Public Health Institute
► Communicating about Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Safe Use During Pregnancy, Public Health Communications Collaborative
► Communicating about Thimerosal, Public Health Communications Collaborative
► 5 Ways to Prepare for Vaccination Communication, Public Health Communications Collaborative
► Communicating about Measles Vaccination (MMR and MMRV), Public Health Communications Collaborative
► Talking about Autism, FrameWorks Institute
► Public Health Approaches to Preventing Suicide and Promoting Mental Well-Being, ASTHO
WEBINARS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES
► Oct 14, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, AI, Public Health, and Ethics, hosted by Boston University School of Public Health. Register
► Oct 14, 6:00 pm, Understanding and Addressing Food Insecurity, hosted by University of Missouri. This will be part one of a four-part series on rural health issues. Register
► Oct 14 – 15, Introductory Capitol Workshop, hosted by Missouri Foundation for Health. The workshop provides an overview of Missouri state government and appropriate ways to engage policymakers. Participants learn the legislative process, participate in a mock hearing, and discuss how to effectively build relationships with lawmakers. MFH pays for hotel, mileage, and meals. Register
► Oct 15 – 16, DIMENSIONS: Tobacco-Free Advanced Techniques Train-the-Trainer, hosted by DHSS at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. This one and a half day training covers tobacco fundamentals, tobacco addiction, tobacco treatment strategies and a motivational intervention for tobacco cessation. Trainees will also be trained to facilitate the DIMENSIONS Tobacco Free Group – a 6-week group curriculum. The Advanced Techniques training is a train-the-trainer model, meaning participants will leave the training with the materials and knowledge to train other at their organization. Every trainee will have download access to the program materials at the completion of training. Register
► Oct 21, 2:00 pm, Leveraging Media to Transform Public Health Narratives and Policy, hosted by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Learn how to work with media outlets to share accurate, trustworthy information that supports informed individual and policy decisions crucial to health. Register
► Oct 23, 12:00 pm, Expanding Access to Contraception in Rural Communities, hosted by Missouri Family Health Council. Explore strategies to expand access to affordable, client-centered contraception in rural settings, with a focus on long-term clinic sustainability. Register
► Oct 29 – 31, Science for Health Systems, hosted by Washington University. Join this global forum virtually or in person to share new research on the measurement and improvement of health system performance. The inaugural conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and implementers from multiple disciplines and regions of the world to share health system research methods and findings to maximize impact on health. Learn more and register
► Oct 29 – 30, TEEX: Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response, Springfield, MO. Hosted by the Region D LPHA administrators. Learn how to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of medical countermeasures in response to a large-scale public health incident in order to meet CDC’s 48-hour standard. There is no cost to attend, but class size is limited to 35 participants. Register
► Oct 30, 12:00 pm, Improving the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities, hosted by UMKC Institute for Human Development. Explore the work of the Missouri Disability and Health Program (MODHP) addressing barriers such as high costs, limited recreational resources, and gaps in accessible care through innovative initiatives, community partnerships, and targeted strategies that promote better health outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Examine real-world barriers and facilitators to access, present levels of program impact, and discuss how providers, administrators, and community professionals can advance disability-inclusive health efforts across the state. Register
► Nov 12, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Public Health and New Media: Modes of Persuasion, hosted by Boston University School of Public Health. Explore public health communication, with a focus on new media, including Twitter, TikTok, etc. Hear best practices for communicating reliable and trustworthy public health information and combatting mis- and dis-information. Register
► Nov 13, Annual Missouri Advocates' Retreat, hosted by Missouri Foundation for Health. Learn how to build relationships with elected officials, how to be creative with coalition building, and organizing and advocacy skills. Learn more about this free event. Register
► Dec 4 – 5, Annual Rural Health Research Summit. Hoted by the Rural Health Research Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia. This event at the Drury Inn Conference Center in Columbia assembles administrators, clinicians, nurses, community health specialists, and other professionals dedicated to advancing health care in rural communities. Save the date. Details to come.
► Dec 8 - 10, Governmental Public Health Summit, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute. Governmental public health leaders from across the state will convene at Old Kinderhook to strengthen service delivery, advance systems change, build lasting connections, and celebrate the hard work LPHAs do every day. Topics were selected by LPHAs, and DHSS Director Sarah Willson will provide the keynote. Early Bird registration saves you $50 through October 17. Registration closes November 7. Learn more and register
► Dec 8, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 1, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute at the Governmental Public Health Summit. Register. Alternative date is January 21, 2026 (virtual).
► Jan 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 1, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute at the Governmental Public Health Summit. Register
► Mar, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 2, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute at the Governmental Public Health Summit. Alternative date is April 15, 2026 (virtual). Register
► Apr 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 2, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute at the Governmental Public Health Summit. Register
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