LPHA INFO HUB
The LPHA Hub is not searchable on the web and is only intended for use by staff of DHSS and local public health agencies. However, anyone with a direct link is able to gain access. We encourage you to avoid sharing LPHA Hub links with anyone outside of DHSS or LPHAs. If information is needed for external users, please download and send the file, or copy/paste and provide separately. Thank you.
Emergency Response Center (ERC): 800-392-0272
DHSS Updates
► DHSS Names New Division Director for Community and Public Health
DHSS is pleased to announce Daniel Bogle as the Division Director for the Division of Community and Public Health (DCPH). Daniel comes to this role with extensive experience in public health policy, strategic planning and statewide public health system transformation. As the DHSS Health Policy Director, he led efforts to advance evidence-based and innovative policy solutions, strengthen public health infrastructure and improve coordination across partners statewide.
Since joining DHSS in 2017, Daniel has served as the department’s legislative liaison, a special projects coordinator in DCPH, and the Chair of the DHSS Institutional Review Board (IRB)—guiding oversight and protection of human subjects in research. His background also includes work with the Missouri Grocers Association and numerous local and statewide campaign initiatives, giving him a strong understanding of Missouri’s communities, stakeholders and policy landscape.
Daniel holds both a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Missouri State University. He and his wife, Clare, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist, share two young children, Berlin and Azariah.
We look forward to Daniel’s leadership as DCPH continues its mission of strengthening community health, advancing prevention and supporting partners across the state. Please join us in welcoming Daniel to this role and in congratulating him on this appointment.
► Measles
Measles Exposures: Iowa is reporting a measles outbreak in southern Iowa, with 12 confirmed cases as of Tuesday. Several exposures occurred in Davis County, IA, which borders Missouri. DHSS received notification from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services of Missouri residents with possible exposures to measles cases in IA and possibly Pennsylvania. PA is reporting an outbreak with over 300 cases since April (60 cases in the past 7 days). Over half of the cases in PA are reported from a county that includes a large Amish community. The Missouri local public health agencies with persons with possible exposures and those agencies that share a border in close proximity to the county in IA have been notified.
► Emergency Preparedness
The Office of Emergency Coordination is excited to announce the Third Annual Fall Preparedness Summit, scheduled for September 1 - 2, 2026, in Jefferson City. This event is hosted by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program and the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and will replace the traditional Fall Planners Meeting. Please register by August 28, 2026. Agenda
Lunch will not be provided. No hotel space will be blocked, so if you need overnight accommodations, please make them on your own. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who should attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to: Preparedness@health.mo.gov.
Upcoming Due Dates
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
LPHA Directory (scroll down to Find Your Local Public Health Agency)
Mandated Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Weekly Communication Bulletins
ASAP Log-In Portal (add users or change access for users)
► Alpha-Gal Syndrome, DHSS
► Chemical Water Testing (revised test request forms):
► Communicable Disease Data Dashboard, DHSS
► Cooling Centers Map, DHSS
► Hep C Testing: Free Hepatitis C testing through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Kratom, DHSS
► Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace: Brown University offers Missouri LPHAs free online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses. To enroll, email mindfulness@brown.edu with the subject line Mindful-Missouri to apply the LPHA discount. View the class schedule
► Missouri Environmental Health Specialist Survey
Public Health and HIPAA (informational brochure)
► Radon text kits available free to the public and videos on how to use the test kit (also in Spanish). (link)
Cancer
► Addressing Cancer Concerns (video)
► Cancer, Chemicals, and the Environment (video)
Cannabis
► Cannabis Regulation (main webpage), DHSS
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
► Missouri Lead Risk Assessment Tool
► Lead Poisoning Prevention landing page
Naloxone
► Standing Order (updated 6/3/2026)
► Naloxone Pick Up Locations in Missouri
Sexual Violence
► Sexual Violence Services, DHSS
► Sexual Assault Response: SAFEvT, Sexual Assault Forensic Exams via Telehealth Network (sites map)
► Sexual Violence Statewide Resource Map
Tobacco
► Smoke-free Housing: Missouri Smoke-free Housing Directory
► Missouri Tobacco Free Workplace Toolkit, from DHSS
Vaccinations / Immunizations
► School Vaccination Requirements and Resources, DHSS
► Missouri School Immunizations Dashboard, DHSS
► Vaccine Guidance from DHSS and the State Board of Nursing regarding the updated vaccination schedule
► COVID-19 vaccine available for VFC providers to order via ShowMeVax
► Docket® vaccination portal (smartphone app and web platform)
► Shared Clinical Decision-Making Guidance
► ShowMeVax, Missouri Immunization Registry
► CDC Revised Immunization Recommendations
► 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule, American Academy of Pediatrics
Wastewater
► Wastewater Surveillance: Program Update
► Wastewater: Find a Professional Tool
► SB 914 was signed into law and updates state sewage regulations as of Aug 28, 2026. Changes include:
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Elimination of percolation tests from the rules, replacing them with soil morphology evaluations.
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Removal of the $90 permit fee cap, enabling the DHSS to set more current, cost-based permit fees.
National News
► 8/19/2026: New CDC director Erica Schwartz says she will “speak truth to power” about science and said she believes vaccines are safe and effective. (link)
► 8/19/2026: President Trump nominates physician Heidi Overton to run the FDA after she assisted with the Executive Order reducing the number of childhood vaccinations recommended. (link)
► 8/19/2026: HHS awards nearly $97 million in grants and cooperative agreements this week for behavioral health services through SAMHSA. (link)
► 8/19/2026: More than 430 people in 32 states have gotten sick from eating fresh jalapeño peppers contaminated with salmonella. The peppers were recently recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors. (link)
► 8/19/2026: CDC reports more than 15,700 cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis since May, with another 11,800 needing further investigation. Only 9,500 of those cases in the 17 states connected to the cyclospora outbreak traced back to iceberg lettuce. The cause of the other illnesses is still under investigation. (link)
► 8/19/2026: FDA authorizes the first standalone robot that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands on operator intervention, but with phlebotomist oversight. (link)
► 8/19/2026: Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. voluntarily recalls several kinds of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain pieces of glass. The recall covers Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce bars and the 24-count Variety Pack of 2.5-ounce bars. (link)
► 8/12/2026: HHS announces $4 million initiative to expand rapid syphilis testing and treatment to protect mothers and babies. (link)
► 8/5/2026: Mindfulness-based therapy for opioid misuse offers a return on investment of $12 in economic benefit for every dollar spent, leading to a per-patient lifetime cost savings of more than $300,000. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 8/19/2026: The investigation continues into a June ransomware attack on Cameron Regional Medical Center in Missouri. (link)
► 8/17/2026: Nearly 2,000 people in Missouri have tested positive for cyclosporiasis according to the most recent numbers from DHSS. This is a 24% increase from the previous week. (link)
Learning Management System, Missouri Rural Health Association
► MO FPHS Model Training NEW!
Mastering Missouri's Foundational Public Health Services Model (asynchronous online training module; 30 minutes)
► Mathematical Modelling, by John Fieno NEW!
► Animal Bite & Rabies Investigations
► Human Trafficking Training
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office offers free training:
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July 28 – 30, Interdiction, Operations, and Illicit Massage Businesses (flyer)
Training video for non-forensic medical staff and LPHAs
► Water Fluoridation Training
DHSS’ Office of Dental Health (ODH) offers free, in‑person Introduction to Water Fluoridation Trainings. Each session includes a water plant tour following the training. Water and wastewater operators, LPHA staff, and dental professionals are encouraged to participate. DNR will provide 4 hours of continuing education credits for Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution certifications. ODH will provide 4 hours of continuing education for dental professionals. Classes will be held from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Register for upcoming training:
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August 7, 2026 (Friday) – Jefferson City
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August 14, 2026 (Friday) – Moberly
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August 21, 2026 (Friday) – Kennett
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August 31, 2026 (Monday) – Chesterfield
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September 11, 2026 (Friday) – Rolla
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September 17, 2026 (Thursday) – Joplin
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September 18, 2026 (Friday) – Kansas City
Ongoing or Archived Training
► Subrecipient Training (slide deck), M Mahaney, DHSS OA, 5/14/2023
► FDA Training and Continuing Education
► CIFOR (foodborne disease investigation and control), APHL
*Note: Requires an APHL account.
► (HIPAA) Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, DHSS (link)
► Introduction to MO Health Alert Network System (HNS), DHSS
► Learning Connection, CDC
► Roots of Health Inequity, NACCHO
► Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy
► Community Water Fluoridation video training series
► Grants Management and Compliance Training (eligible for incentive funds)
► Sexual Assault Forensic Exams, training courses
► Sexual Harassment Annual Training, DHSS (link)
► VFC 411 training sessions in 2026 (downloaded document)
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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Fall 2026 Semester: May 16, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 17, 2026
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Summer 2027 Semester: March 14, 2027
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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Fall 2026 Semester: May 19, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 20, 2026
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Summer 2027 Semester: March 17, 2027
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.