LPHA INFO HUB
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3/27/2025 call recording on COVID-19 funding cuts NEW!
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3/18/2025 call recording
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3/4/2025 call recording
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2/4/2025 call recording
Spring LPHA Regional Meetings (slides) NEW!
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Local Public Health Civics, Daniel Bogle
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Important Changes to Financial Procedures, Scott Gray
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MCH Needs Assessment Update, Martha Smith
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STIs, Hepatitis C, Patient Navigation, etc., Dustin Hampton
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Enhancing Communication, Jaci McReynolds
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HAI/AR Program: The Basics and Beyond, Corey Lance
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Bureau of Environmental Health Updates, Dusty Johnson
Weekly Communication Bulletin - Archives
Missouri Updates
► Share with DHSS your stories of the local impact of the federal decision to halt COVID-19 funding for Adult Immunizations, ELC-EDE, and Health Disparities contracts. NEW!
► Trust in Public Health presentation by MOPHI on March 27, 2025 (recording) (slide deck) NEW!
► Spring Planners meeting (slide deck) 3/12/2025 NEW!
► Responding to Opioids Fact Sheets, DHSS (English) (Spanish)
► County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHRR) 2025 data release
► Free VFC training in an area near you March 18 - June 25. Seating is limited, so register soon!
► Order fentanyl test strips (Letter)(FAQ)
► FPHS Costing Assessment Tool, Module 1 due May 1. Register now for the following training or contact the MU team for help.
Talking Points
► H5N1 updated talking points, DHSS (2/27/2025)
► H5N1 national level talking points and resources, PHCC
► Measles updated talking points, DHSS (2/25/2025) and county-specific 2-page facts sheets
► Fluoride safety talking points, DHSS
Additional information on these items and other updates are available in the Weekly Communication Bulletins.
News
► Mehmet Oz is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). (4/3/2025)
► A federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in Trump administration's cuts to public health funding after more than 20 states file a lawsuit. (4/3/2025)
► A document shared during a CDC meeting this week lists cuts to federal health agencies. (4/3/2025)
► Measles spreads to central Texas and a childcare center. Cases now reported in five states. (4/3/2025)
► Pertussis cases are on the rise nationally, and Louisiana reports the death of two children from pertussis. (4/3/2025)
► Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual (CDIRM)
► Communicable Disease Report (weekly) DHSS
► Rabies Report (monthly), DHSS
► Tuberculosis Reports, DHSS
► NNDSS Case Definitions, CDC
► Disease Outbreaks in Childcare, May webinar recording, BEHS
► ECC 24-01 Completed Inspection Report Submission, Environmental Childcare Program
► Food Labeling, April webinar recording, BEHS
► COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit Application Portal and Test Ordering
► 2024 EHOG Environmental Health Operational Guidelines (list of updates by chapter)
► Sewershed Surveillance (COVID)
► Unregulated psychoactive cannabis product enforcement
Maps
Lead Risk Assessor Map, DHSS BEE
See the Resource Library for Missouri-specific sharable social media content.
Health Observances
April Topics
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National Public Health Week, April 7 - 13 (Missouri specific materials) NEW!
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National Infant Immunization Week, April 28 - May 4
Reporting
► LPHA Annual Financial Report Template (DH-37)
Per Capita Public Health Funding, 1999 - 2003
Public Health Revenue Report
LPHA Infrastructure Survey Reports
► Measles Vaccination Rates
Customized County-Level Measles/MMR Factsheets
► Maternal Mortality Report (PAMR)
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Talking Points (for internal use only)
► 2025 Missouri Public Health Data Landscape Survey, Transformation Maturity and Strategic Assessment Report
Communication Tools
► Responding to Opioids in Missouri (bookets in English and Spanish), DHSS NEW!
► Daily situation briefings on measles, H5N1, TB, etc. American Medical Association NEW!
► Some Linguistics Suggestions for Continuing the Work
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► Ethical AI Guidelines for Public Health Communicators, National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) NEW!
► AI and Public Health (webinar recording), ASTHO
► Becoming Better Messengers, The Network for Public Health Law
► The CALM Approach to Communicating in Times of Uncertainty, PHCC
► Communicating More Effectively About Vaccines, Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC)
► Culturally Driven Public Health Communications, Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC)
► Developing and Producing Videos to Expand Public Health Messaging, PHCC
► Health Disparities Rooted in Racism (fact sheet), The Network for Public Health Law
► Message Framing, FrameWorks Institute
► PHCC Academy on Strategic Communications for Public Health (free online asynchronous courses)
► PHRASES: Using Message Framing Tools to Build and Sustain Cross-Sector Partnerships, FrameWorks Institute
► Plain Language for Public Health, PHCC
► Plain Language for Public Health Checklist, PHCC
► Planning Before You Communicate, Public Health Foundation (PHF)
Sources are listed in alphabetical order.
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American Community Survey, US Census Bureau
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CARES, MU
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Child and Youth Homelessness, Univ of MI
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Child Opportunity Map, Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy at Brandeis University
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Community Data Profiles (MOPHIMS), DHSS
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Congressional District Health Dashboard, NYU Langone Health
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Data and Statistical Reports (multiple), DHSS
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Data and Statistical Reports (STI, HIV, Viral Hepatitis), DHSS
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Data Query System (visualization), NCHS, CDC
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Drug Overdose Dashboard, DHSS
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), DHSS
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EpiTrax, DHSS
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General Social Media Archive, National Opinion Research Center
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General Social Survey, National Opinion Research Center
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Health Equity Dashboard, Deloitte
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Health Equity Tracker, Morehouse School of Medicine's Satcher Health Leadership Institute
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HeatRisk Dashboard, CDC and NOAA NWS
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HeatRisk Forecast Tool, CDC and NOAA NWS
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Household Food Security in the U.S. (2023) USDA
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Maternity Care Deserts in the U.S. (2024), March of Dimes
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MICA (MOPHIMS), DHSS
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Missouri Kids Count, Annie E. Casey Foundation
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MOPHIMS, DHSS
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National Health Interview Survey, US Census Bureau
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Outbreak Activity Library, Georgetown
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Poverty in the U.S., Deep Disadvantage, Univ of MI
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Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR), DHSS
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Pregnancy Risk Assmt Monitoring System (PRAMS), DHSS
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Rural Transit Fact Book 2024, North Dakota State University
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Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) interactive map, Missouri
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Social Vulnerability Index, CDC, ATSDR
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STI Dashboard, DHSS
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Traffic Crash and Highway Safety Dashboard, MO Coalition for Roadway Safety
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Traffic Crash Reports, MO Highway Patrol
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Transportation Security Index, Univ of Michigan
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WIC Data Dashboard, DHSS
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WISQARS Injury Data, CDC
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WONDER, CDC
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World Health Survey Plus, World Health Organization (WHO)
► Subrecipient Training (slide deck), M Mahaney, DHSS OA, 5/14/2023
► Environmental Health Training, DHSS' BEHS
► FDA Training and Continuing Education
► CIFOR (foodborne disease investigation and control), APHL
*Note: Requires an APHL account.
► Learning Connection, CDC
Accreditation
Value and Impact of Public Health Accreditation (2023), PHAB
Accreditation Resource Library, MOCPHE
Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation, ASTHO NEW!
MO FPHS Model
Academic Curriculum, #HealthierMO
Capacity Assessment (2020), (full report), #HealthierMO
Capacity Building, #HealthierMO
Costing Assessment Questions, MU
FPHS Approach to Well-Being for All Missourians (free online training), #HealthierMO and Heartland Center
FPHS Model Overview, (video), #HealthierMO
FPHS Model Overview, Executive Summary, #HealthierMO
FPHS Workbook, #HealthierMO
Gearbox Tools, #HealthierMO
Historical Background on MO FPHS Model, #HealthierMO
Interactive MO FPHS Model, #HealthierMO
Resource Library, #HealthierMO
MO Professional Organizations
Community Health Workers Association of MO (CHWAM)
MO Center for Public Health Excellence (MOCPHE)
MO Council for Public Health Nursing (MCPHN)
MO Environmental Health Association (MEHA)
MO Public Health Association (MPHA)
Missouri Public Health Institutes and Schools of Public Health
Institute for Public Health at Washington University
Ozarks Public Health Institute at Missouri State University
The Institute at MOCPHE
A.T. Still University, Kirksville
Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis (fall 2025)
Missouri State University, Springfield
Saint Louis University, St. Louis
University of Missouri, Columbia
Washington University, St. Louis
National Public Health Partners
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)
Working with Policy Makers
MO Legislative Reports, MOALPHA and MOCPHE
2025 MO House Committee Hearing Schedule
2025 MO Senate Committee Hearing Schedule
MO Legislature Contacts and Bill Tracking
Tools for Working with Legislators, DHSS
US Congressional Districts and Contacts
Legal Mapping Center, ASTHO
MO Department of Social Services
Maternal Health Access Project
MHAP is a statewide perinatal psychiatry access program LPHAs can utilize at no cost to connect clients with providers.
MHAP Training: Screening, Assessing and Managing Perinatal Anxiety Disorders
This program aims to strengthen the public health workforce by creating a pipeline program that supports students’ interest in public health and provides a pathway to permanent positions. DHSS has partnered with Missouri State University's MPH program to match interested students from across Missouri with DHSS and LPHA internships.
Students receive a stipend of $20 per hour up to $6,400 for completing an internship of up to 320 hours depending on academic program requirements and agency projects. Students and recent graduates in nursing, environmental health, undergraduate or graduate public health programs, and other disciplines interested in pursuing a public health career are encouraged to apply by the following deadlines:
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Summer 2025 Semester: March 14, 2025
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Fall 2025 Semester: May 16, 2025
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Spring 2025 Semester: October 17, 2025
Agencies interested in hosting a student should also apply.
Interns are randomly selected and matched to DHSS or LPHA hosts. Hybrid models are acceptable, but fully remote internships are not supported. Selection announcements will be made on the following schedule:
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Summer Semester: March 17, 2025
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Fall Semester: May 19, 2025
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Spring Semester: October 20, 2025
Direct questions to Rebecca Damron at MSU.
This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.