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View more news, opportunities and resources on the LPHA Info Hub.
HUB UPDATES
► ASAP link added under Quick Links section of Hub home page
► Training opps moved from Hot Topics to Training section on home page and calendar
UPCOMING DUE DATES
► Feb 19: PHEP FY27 workplans due to DHSS
► Feb 27: MCH mid-year progress report due to District Nurse Consultant (DNC)
► Mar 31: MCH FFY2026 contract work plan amendments due to DNC
► May 1: Deadline to submit documentation for Incentives program through CLPHS
DHSS UPDATES
► Patrick Schmitz of DHSS is putting together a workgroup focused on developing a plan to implement foundational public health services in FY27. He will be looking for 12 LPHAs with decision-making authority (e.g. Director or Administrators). He is expected to send out an email invitation today. Those interested should complete the survey included by Feb 26th. The time commitment is expected to be a 2 – 3 day intensive in Jeff City and possibly an ongoing advisory role as the plan is implemented.
► World Cup environmental considerations (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.
► 2/18/2026: Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the National Institutes of Health, will become acting director of the CDC following the dismissal last week of Jim O’Neill, who will be moving to lead the National Science Foundation. (link)
► 2/18/2026: A bill moving through the Georgia General Assembly would allow trained pharmacists to prescribe PrEP, a daily medication that can prevent HIV. . (link)
► 2/18/2026: Wyoming has a plan to make its Rural Health Transformation funds last forever. (link)
► 2/18/2026: The FDA pulls down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. (link)
► 2/18/2026: A new study shows an excruciatingly painful tropical disease called chikungunya can now be transmitted by mosquitoes across most of Europe. (link)
► 2/17/2026: Researchers from Emory University in Georgia claim they have found a direct link between air pollution and Alzheimer's. (link)
MISSOURI NEWS
► 2/17/2026:An out-of-state traveler with measles traveled through St. Louis Lambert airport on February 7, possibly exposing other travelers. (link)
WEBINARS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES
► Feb 20, 4:00 pm, Advocacy Essentials: Preparing for MO Rural Health Advocacy Day. Hosted by Missouri Rural Health Association. Join MRHA's webinar designed to prepare advocates for the 2026 Missouri Rural Health Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the world of policy engagement, this session will provide the tools and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact when visiting legislators on February 24th. This webinar will cover the Advocacy Day agenda, best practices during legislative visits, what to expect, and a Q&A session. Register
► Feb 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Rural Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol, hosted by Missouri Rural Health Association. Missouri State Capitol Building, Jefferson City MO 201 West Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 US. Will include meetings with local legislators, allowing you to voice the needs of your community, conversations with health committee members on key legislative priorities, united efforts to advocate for better access, delivery, and workforce solutions in rural health. Learn more
► Feb 24, 1:00 pm, Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Austerity, hosted by the University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems. Discuss the legal and ethical considerations for fiscal austerity, including review of legal mandates for minimum service provision, liability issues in service withdrawal, and ethical frameworks for prioritizing populations or programs during cuts. This webinar is part of a series highlighting practical strategies for protecting communities when budgets tighten. Register
► Feb 25 – 27, Roots of Resilience: Growing Healthier Schools and Communities, hosted by Missouri Coordinated School Health Coalition (MCSHC) More than 200 participants are expected to attend this 33rd Annual Conference, ranging in backgrounds from health teachers, school nurses, wellness coordinators, food service staff and public health partners to counselors, social workers, physical educators and school administrators. Join MCSHC and showcase your organization while networking with people working behind the scenes to make Missouri schools healthier. Learn more and register
► Mar 5, 1:00 pm, Recent Trends in US Government Healthcare & Behavioral Health Workforce Departures, Come Work for Us: How to Improve the Health Department Job Application Experience, hosted by the Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health as part of a series highlighting recent workforce topics. Register
► March 5-6, 2026 Missouri Oral Health Policy Conference - Optimizing Transitions, hosted by the DHSS Office of Dental Health at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Jefferson City. The conference will feature the latest in oral health advocacy with presentations by national speakers, oral health champion awards, exhibitors, a networking reception, and the best in policy discussion about improving Missouri’s oral health. Conference information Register
► Mar 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
► Mar 25, 12:00 pm, Protecting the Core: Prioritizing Foundational Public Health Services Under Fiscal Constraint, hosted by the University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems. Introduce frameworks for preserving essential capabilities (assessment, preparedness, communications) when discretionary funds shrink. This webinar is part of a series highlighting practical strategies for protecting communities when budgets tighten. Register
► Apr 2, 1:00 pm, Identification of Potential Public Health Workforce Datasets and Their Utility for Future Research, Consequences of State Remote Work Policies on Rural Public Health, hosted by the Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health as part of a series highlighting recent workforce topics. Register
► Apr 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management and Compliance Training, Part 2, hosted by Missouri Public Health Institute. Register
► Sep 9 – 10, Fall Preparedness Summit, in Jefferson City, hosted by DHSS’ Office of Emergency Coordination with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program and the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). This will replace the traditional Fall Planners Meeting. Location, detailed agenda, and session times are being finalized, but attendees can expect:
- Engaging sessions on emergency preparedness
- Networking opportunities with partners across the state
Additional details, including a registration link, will be shared closer to the date.
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