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View more news, opportunities and resources on the LPHA Info Hub.
HUB UPDATES
► Oct 28 LPHA Update call recording and referenced resources have been added to the Archives page
► New interim guidance for H5N1 (avian flu) has been posted on the Communicable Disease page under the DHSS top menu tab. Missouri Department of Conservation has updated HPAI materials this week and plans to issue a news release today or tomorrow.
UPCOMING DUE DATES
► Nov 3: Revised PHEP FY26 budgets due to DHSS. Submit to preparedness@health.mo.gov
► Nov 17: CHIP H.S.I. Net expenditure report for Quarter Ending 09-25 (July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025)
DHSS UPDATES
► Health Advisory: DHSS issued a health advisory Oct 27, warning consumers about the health risks associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), made by chemically converting the main opioid-inducing element in kratom. A parent fact sheet was developed by DHSS, and a news release will be issued soon (embargoed draft).
► Missouri WIC: Benefits Available in November (press release) (Missouri WIC Facebook)
► Hep C testing: Free Hepatitis C testing is available through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Accreditation: If your Health Department is already accredited, please submit your verification of accreditation to the Incentive funding email at IncentiveFundingSubmissions@health.mo.gov to receive credit.
► Mental Health First Aid trainings: A schedule of upcoming classes is being developed and will be added to the Hub calendar soon. LPHAs can also request a private/regional course by visiting this website.
► PHEP revised budgets: With the release of additional funding from CDC, DHSS will be amending the FY26 PHEP contract budgets. Check the FY26 Funding Allocation Table for your FY26 TOTAL Contract Amount, which includes what you have already received in your current contract, along with the additional funds. With the amendment process taking anywhere between 60-90 days, it could be January before the additional funds are available to utilize. To help avoid delays, we are asking for budgets to be submitted to preparedness@health.mo.gov as soon as possible, but no later than COB November 3. Please use this template and include your county name in the email subject line. Instructions for completing the budget can be found on the first tab of template. Please do not change any budget formulas. Capability percentages should total 100% (example: CAP 1 30%, CAP 2 40%, CAP 4 30%) and should remain the same as submitted on original Work Plans. Please take into consideration the funds your county has expended so far this contract year and closely evaluate spending needs for selected capabilities/work plans and budget accordingly. Invoices cannot be approved when the Invoice Tool indicates a negative balance in any budget category.
► Missouri Rural Health Day: On November 20, DHSS Office of Rural Health and Primary Care will host the Annual Missouri Rural Health Day celebration to honor the dedication and resilience of rural health professionals, organizations, and communities in rural Missouri, recognizing the “Power of Rural” to communicate, educate, collaborate, and innovate to improve the health of rural Missourians. Location: Capital Bluffs Event Center at Turkey Creek Golf Course, 1616 Oil Well Road, Jefferson City, MO 65101. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm with check-in and networking starting at 9:00 am. The event and parking are free and lunch will be provided. Register
- DHSS intends to publish the biennial Rural Health Report next week.
► Courier Changes: Reminder, the State Public Health Lab (SPHL) is making changes to courier services and will no longer be picking up on Fridays. (details)
► Grant Management and Compliance Training: Register for Grants Management and Compliance Training (eligible for incentive funds)
MISSOURI NEWS
► 10/30/2025: A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists despite public policy changes to address the crisis. (link)
► 10/29/2025: Missouri aid for moms and babies to continue as other food assistance ends during shutdown. (link)
► 10/29/2025: Local programs in St.. Louis improve health and outcomes for mothers and their babies. (link)
► 10/29/2025: Washington University in St. Louis and its partners roll out the newest version of the People’s Choice Survey (2025). The phone-based survey captures people’s perspectives on processes of care and confidence in the healthcare system. View the PVS dashboard
► 10/23/2025: Missouri doctor shares steps to save your life from a blood clot (link)
NATIONAL 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.
► 10/30/2025: A new study published in JAMA Network Open says teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives and are more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood compared to their peers. (link)
► 10/29/2025: The Senate works on a proposal to end the government shut-down by as soon as next week. (link)
► 10/29/2025: A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reviewed 155 scientific studies and found influenza and COVID infections raised the risk of heart attack or stroke as much as three-to five-fold in the weeks following the initial infection. (link)
► 10/29/2025: The tobacco industry’s influence in U.S. policymaking has reached an alarming new level, ranking 98th of 100 countries on protecting public health from the industry, according to the newly released 2025 U.S. Tobacco Industry Interference Index from Action on Smoking and Health. (link)
► 10/29/2025: Martin Kulldorff, who leads the CDC’s advisory panel, wants to rebuild Americans’ declining trust in vaccines even if that means limiting access to some shots in the process. (link)
OPPORTUNITIES
► Free Arclet access: Digital communication assistance platform Arclet helps you share evidence backed health communications with your community. This fall and winter, they are expanding the Arclet Access Fund to support three new pilot sites across the U.S. with a full year of Arclet access—at no cost. They’re inviting community-based organizations, health centers, rural hospitals, and local public health agencies ready to strengthen their communications capacity and help shape the future of Arclet. What you’ll get:
• 1-year Arclet subscription (unlimited seats)
• Personalized onboarding + support
• Collaboration on improving Arli, our AI co-pilot
Apply by December 15, 2025. Pilot sites announced January 6, 2026.
RESOURCES
► How voting is good for public health and public health agencies, Network for Public Health Law (link)
► ASTHO offers a curated collection of resources on its online PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center to address moral injury, burnout, resilience, and retention for public health agency leaders, supervisors, and team members. (link)
► Missouri Broadcasters Association offers government agencies and non-profits fee-based assistance creating and placing public service announcements on local radio and television stations through its MoPEP program. (link)
WEBINARS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES
► Nov 4, 9:45 am - 3:30 pm, LPHA Regional Meeting, hosted by DHSS. Madison County Health Department, 105 Armory Street, Fredericktown, MO.
► Nov 6, 2:00 - 3:15 pm, Sustaining Accreditation Through Smart Documentation Systems, hosted by ASTHO. Learn reliable, long-term strategies for developing documentation tracking systems that are engaging and sustain your agency's accreditation readiness. Learn from experts, get access to tools, and hear peer-driven examples of success. 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
► Nov 18, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Designing for Connection: Public Health Approaches to Relationship and Partnership Management, hosted by ASTHO. Public health leaders share innovative strategies for measuring, managing, and strengthening public health partnerships. Panelists explore practical approaches to enhance infrastructure and improve engagement with local and community partners. 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, 2026, 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 18, 2026, 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, 2026, 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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