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View more news, opportunities and resources on the LPHA Info Hub.
HUB UPDATES
► The LPHA searchable directory is currently under revision as part of the DHSS website update. Temporarily, the link to the LPHA Directory under the Quick Links section of the LPHA Hub homepage will redirect to a listing of agencies and contact information for LPHA internal use. As the new DHSS website is completed, the link will be updated. (link)
UPCOMING DUE DATES
► Jan 15: PHIG Monitoring Assessment report for RP6
► Jan 15: PHEP semi-annual report due to DHSS
► Feb 13: CHIP H.S.I. Net expenditure report for Quarter Ending 12-25 (October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025)
► Feb 27: MCH mid-year progress report due to District Nurse Consultant (DNC)
► Mar 31: MCH FFY2026 contract work plan amendments due to DNC
DHSS UPDATES
► Reducing Overdose Risk During Re-Entry panel discussion, Feb 4, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. The DHSS OD2A-S team is hosting a free virtual learning event for all Missouri LPHAs. This 90-minute panel discussion will support LPHAs in enhancing access to overdose prevention services for individuals who have experienced incarceration. Registration required by January 30. Register
► Enhancing Communication Lunch and Learn Session 5: Social Media Best Practices: A temporary link to the recorded session is available online. The recording will also be added to the Communications page on the Hub. Access the recording using passcode: Mg$@c#0z (link)
► ADA Compliance: Government entities serving a population of 50,000 or more persons must ensure their web content and mobile apps meet WCAG 2.1, Level AA by April 24, 2026. Organizations serving 0 to 49,999 persons have until April 26, 2027. This may feel daunting for LPHAs. DHSS' Office of Public Information will offer a special webinar in February to provide key recommendations for ensuring your website meets requirements. Details to come.
► FPHS Costing Gap Analysis: Training available 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Jan 26 - 29, Feb 9 - 11, Mar 16 - 18. See the calendar on the Hub for details.
► Mental Health First Aid training, qualifies for the incentive for LPHA Administrators. Register
- Jan 22, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Madison County Health Department, Fredericktown
- Jan 28, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, virtual
► FPHS Training Input: You have one more opportunity to share your ideas for the Foundational Public Health Services training modules that are in development. Jump on the Office Hours Zoom January 22 between 9:00 - 10:00 am to share your input. See the Hub Calendar for Zoom connection information.
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.
► 1/14/2026: Whole milk will be added back to school lunch options as part of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. (link)
► 1/14/2026: According to CMS, the U.S. spent $5.28 trillion on healthcare in 2024, a 7.2% increase from the prior year. (link)
► 1/14/2026: A case report published yesterday in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology describes the identification of a novel strain of extensively drug-resistant Shigella in Los Angeles. (link)
► 1/14/2026: FDA updates a Nov. 21, 2025 voluntary recall from the Ambriola Company to a Class 1 designation, which means the affected pecorino Romano cheese products containing listeria could cause serious health consequences or death. (link)
► 1/14/2026: “Super greens" dietary supplements from Live it Up Super Greens were recalled by FDA this week after being linked to at least 45 salmonella cases across 21 states, including Missouri. (link)
► 1/14/2026: When older adults are vaccinated against RSV, their risk of hospitalization with RSV drops by almost 70% in the year they get the shot, and by nearly 60% over two years. (link)
► 1/13/2026: RFK Jr adds two OB/GYNs who have been vocal opponents of vaccinations during pregnancy to the ACIP. (link)
► 1/13/2026: The American Cancer Society reports that for the first time, the 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined reached 70% for people diagnosed during 2015 – 2021 in the US. (link)
MISSOURI NEWS
► 1/14/2026: Rabies remains a threat to Missouri pets and wildlife. Missourinet. (link)
► 1/13/2026: The St. Louis Department of Health stops its search for an unknown number of monkeys said to be roaming the city since January 8. Fox 2. (link)
► 1/13/2026: Missouri Supreme Court unanimously upholds a ban on gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones and other gender-affirming care for minors. St. Louis Public Radio. (link)
► 1/9/2026: Modern Warrior is recalling all lots of its Modern Warrior Ready supplement over the presence of undeclared ingredients that may cause life-threatening events. (link)
► 1/6/2026: The Missouri Nurses Association expands its membership to include LPNs. (press release) (website)
RESOURCES
► The Rural Health Clinic Advantage webinar series for Rural Health Clinics, hosted by RubinBrown. Topics include financial management, reimbursement strategies, and revenue cycle optimization, with practical insights to help rural providers address today's evolving challenges. All sessions are free and CE-eligible. Next session Feb 18: " Rural Health at a Crossroads: Unlocking Opportunities Amid OBBBA Uncertainty." (link)
► Public Health Pathways: Preparing the Next Generation of Public Health Leaders (article), Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, Jan/Feb 2026. (link)
► Rural Health Needs in America: Challenges and Solutions (infographic), NIHCM (link)
OPPORTUNITIES
► Narratives Training: County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHRR) will be hosting a series of trainings on narrative in 2026. The series includes three trainings that will answer questions as you embed narratives into your work and build power:
1) How do we go even deeper in power and understand why it matters for public health? How can we contextualize this to partners?
2) What is inside-outside strategy? What does it look like to be in relationship with organizers?
3) How do you talk across divides and build solidarity?
4) What are some tips to translate narratives to messages to create impactful stories for my audience(s)?
Register for each training separately.
- January 29, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Power, Structural Determinants and Public Health. Register
- February 11, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Inside-Outside Strategy. Register
- March 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Translating Narratives, Storytelling, Building Solidarity and Across Divides. Register
WEBINARS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES
► Jan 20, 1:00 pm, Rural Health Transformation Program: Compliance & Oversight, hosted by Forvis. Learn more and register
► Jan 20, 2:00 pm, Immigration Policy and Health, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. In honor of the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing, the session will examine how laws, policies, culture, and norms shape the health of immigrants, migrants and communities as a whole. Learn about current immigration policies, legal uncertainty, and lived experiences to better understand how people can work together to promote health equity and policy change. Register
► Jan 21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 1, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute. This is a repeat of the training that was offered during the Governmental Public Health Summit in December 2025. Register
► Feb 11, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Steady Hands, Steady Teams: Leading with Confidence and Composure, hosted by ASTHO. In an era of immense pressure, explore how intentional leadership is the key to fortifying organizational stability, confidence, and credibility. Gain practical strategies to maintain composure and focus in chaotic circumstances and reframe personal steadiness as a fundamental leadership function that builds trust and drives performance. Register
► March 16 – 18, Columbia, MO. Disaster Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by DHSS. Explore the unique behavioral health needs that arise after natural disasters, human-caused incidents, and acts of terrorism—and learn from real experiences to strengthen support for individuals and communities on their path to recovery. $50 to attend, due at registration with credit card. Register
► Mar 18, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 2, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute. Alternative date is April 15, 2026 (virtual). Register
► Mar 24 - 25, Leading Change Workshop, hosted by ASTHO. Equip participants with strategies and skills to navigate change and uncertainty as individuals, team members, and organization-wide leaders. Emphasizes actionable instruction and resources, enabling leaders to create and implement real-world, targeted initiatives and foster tangible organizational change. Onsite in Arlington, Virginia. Details
► Apr 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 2, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute. Register
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