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View more news, opportunities and resources on the LPHA Info Hub.
HUB UPDATES
► Accreditation Assistance Contract links added to Contracts page
► Summer food sites updated on BEHS page
► July observances updated on Communications page
► PAMR report added to Reports section on Communications page
UPCOMING DUE DATES
► Jul 15: Deadline to submit PHEP FY26 year end report and final invoice to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
DHSS UPDATES
► State Budget update from the Director's Office: FY27 is here! You may have seen that Governor Kehoe signed the State’s budget last week. DHSS’ final FY27 executive budget is $2,142,916,701 across all funds. This is 29% General Revenue (GR), 68% federal, and 4% from other sources. DHSS’ core funding was reduced by approximately 15% compared to FY26.
More specific budget details by DHSS division are available in the attachment. Support for LPHAs had $2.3M in GR that was reduced in the Governor’s Recommendations. $2M was restored, so in the FY27 budget, there is a $300,000 reduction to LPHA GR core funding.
Additionally, three DHSS-related items were vetoed, and one item is under expenditure restriction.
- HB 10.665 – $300,000 for Tobacco Addiction Prevention (Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund)
- HB 10.715 – $150,000 for ELKS Mobile Dental (Note: $200,000 remains in the budget)
- HB 10.915 – $3,000,000 reduction from the DMH Reinvestment Fund (leaving $25,508,596 remaining for transfer to DMH substance use disorder treatment efforts)
These items have been fully removed from the DHSS budget.
One DHSS item is under expenditure restriction:
- HB 19.080 – $700,000 for Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Restricted items remain in the budget but may not be expended unless/until the restriction is lifted by the Governor’s Office.
After looking at the attachment, if you have questions about specific budget lines or impacts on your program areas, please reach out to our Budget Director, Maddie Starnes.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we move into the new fiscal year.
► Ebola Update: DHSS has issued interim guidance on Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) titled Interim Guidance for Assessing Ill Persons from Countries Affected by the 2026 Ebola Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus and Referring a Person Under Investigation to an Assessment or Treatment Hospital. The guidance document is also linked on the Communications page on the Hub.
► PAMR: DHSS released the Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Report, 2019 - 2023 this week. (press release)
Here are some resources LPHAs can use to provide context to the report and to promote healthy living for women who are pregnant.
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Ask Me 5: Missouri has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. By addressing five critical areas, Ask Me 5 equips both providers and patients to have meaningful conversations that can save lives.
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Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies aims to end preventable maternal and infant health risks by connecting women to quality healthcare and supportive resources that will provide healthy, successful pregnancy and post-partum experiences for both mom and baby. Tips for women before, during and after pregnancy are available at this site.
Additional social media content related to health in pregnancy can be found in the Resource Library on the Hub.
RHTP Updates
► Updates: July Newsletter
► Home Visiting Services: Rural Health Transformation Program Expands Investment in Home Visiting Services (press release), 7/2/2026
► Digital Backbone: Missouri is investigating in a Digital Backbone — a technology and data foundation that will help connect rural providers, systems, and community services to enable coordinated, data-driven care. Attend an in-person or virtual session to learn what the Digital Backbone is, why it matters for your organization, and how Missouri will support sustainable modernization across rural settings. Register
- July 13, 2026, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Lake Regional Hospital, 54 Hospital Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065
July 14, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Franklin County Community Resource Board, Old Library Room, 500 Clark Avenue, Union, MO 63084
NEWS
► 7/7/2026: China reports a new case of variant H9N2 avian flu in a 1-year-old girl from the Guangdong province, adding to 12 of 16 cases in the past six months among children under 11 years old. (link)
► 7/7/2026: Nearly one in four adults test positive for antibodies associated with Alpha Gal in states with high rates of the syndrome, including Missouri. (link)
► 7/7/2026: An increasing number of adults report taking GLP-1 drugs to lose weight (11%, up from 3% in 2024). (link)
► 7/7/2026: A fourth infant now has botulism linked to the Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic powdered formula outbreak. (link)
► 7/6/2026: Planned Parenthood clinics are again able to bill Medicaid for reimbursement for non-abortion care, like contraception and screenings for sexually transmitted infections, after defunding expired July 5. (link)
MISSOURI NEWS
► 7/8/2026: A Missouri couple advocates for more dementia care resources in rural Missouri. St Louis Public Radio (link)
► 7/8/2026: Missouri will stop providing hormone replacement therapy to transgender people incarcerated in state prisons under a new budget provision signed into law by Governor Kehoe. Kansas City Star (link)
► 7/7/2026: A mid-Missouri nurse speaks out about the emotional toll of violence toward nurses at work. KOMU (link)
RESOURCES
► MO HealthNet Provider Newsletter, DSS (subscribe)
► Civic Engagement as a Trust Link Between Public Health (Law) and Communities, The Network for Public Health Law (link)
► Generative AI and Health Departements: Legal Considerations and Risks, The Network for Public Health Law (link)
► The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is a scientifically independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. Learn more
► ADA Compliance Updates, from the Missouri Public Health Institute, updated 7/7/2026 (link)
OPPORTUNITIES
► Annual Joint Public Health Conference: Registration is now open for the annual Joint Public Health Conference, hosted by MPHA, DHSS, MPHI, and MICH. This year's conference features a variety of presentations under the theme "Bridging Communities: Connecting Missouri for Better Health." The conference takes place September 15 - 17 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. Register
► PHCC Ambassador Program: Applications are open through 4:00 pm Central time on July 24 for the next PHCC Ambassador cohort, which brings together public health communicators from across the U.S. to help amplify trusted public health resources, foster meaningful connections across the field, and strengthen communication in their communities. Ambassadors receive exclusive learning opportunities, connect with peers through a supportive professional community, and provide valuable feedback that helps inform and strengthen PHCC resources. Whether you're an experienced communicator or just beginning your public health communications journey, apply today. Learn more and apply
WEBINARS/TRAINING/CONFERENCES/EVENTS
► Jul 23, 11:00 am, Public Health Content Sharing Guide - Live Walkthrough, hosted by Arclet. Learn about this free, practical resource for creating, adapting, crediting, and sharing public health content safely and equitably. The tool contains a three-phase content creation checklist, do's and don'ts for shareable content, photo/video release templates in English and Spanish, and terms-of-use and attribution templates you can adapt to your own work. Register and request the guide
► Jul 23, 11:00 am, Medicaid and the Road Ahead: Spending Cuts, Work Requirements and What's Next for States, Providers and Families, hosted by KFF. Passed last year, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to Medicaid—the primary insurance provider for health and long-term care for people with low incomes. These changes are expected to lead to coverage loss for many current enrollees and will reduce federal funding for Medicaid, placing new financial pressures on states and health care providers. The impacts of the changes will vary across states and will be especially significant for states that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and will be required to implement new Medicaid work requirements starting next year. Learn about the impacts of work requirements and other federal policy changes on states, health care systems and the people who rely on Medicaid. Register
► Jul 29, Overdose Fatality Review Summit, hosted by DHSS Overdose Data to Action in States team and Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) partners. On site training in Jefferson City for up to 100 Missouri LPHA staff and local partners (coroners/medical examiners, public safety, EMS, hospital ER, behavioral health) to increase the number of local overdose fatality review (OFR) boards in Missouri. Learn what an OFR is and how it can be used to guide overdose prevention and response within a community. Identify local partnerships to establish and conduct OFRs, understand overdose data systems and how to use the data to effectively guide the OFR process, understand how to prioritize and select cases for review, and see how an OFR operates. Register by June 30.
► Aug 4 – 5: New Administrator Orientation, hosted by DHSS, in Jefferson City.
► Aug 5 – 6: Seasoned Administrator / All In Meeting, hosted by DHSS, in Jefferson City.
► Sep 1 – 2, 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 and networking opportunities with partners across the state. Additional details, including a registration link, will be shared closer to the date.
► Sep 9 – 10, Missouri Rural Health Conference, hosted by Missouri Rural Health Association will be held at Camden on the Lake, in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Register
► Sep 15 - 17, Annual Joint Public Health Conference. Registration is now open for the annual Joint Public Health Conference, hosted by MPHA, DHSS, MPHI, and MICH. This year's conference features a variety of presentations under the theme "Bridging Communities: Connecting Missouri for Better Health." The conference takes place September 15 - 17 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. Register
► Sep 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Perinatal Hepatitis B Case Management Using ShowMe WorldCare, hosted by the Bureau of Genetics and Healthy Childhood. Register. Learn to:
- Navigate PHB case management workflows in SMWC
Interpret Hepatitis B laboratory results
Track required tasks and timelines for pregnant women and infants
Apply updated LPHA responsibilities related to pregnancy screening and follow-up
Support timely vaccination and post-vaccine serology testing
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