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
► Rabies NEW!
CDC has issues a Health Advisory due to an increasing number of reported human rabies exposures and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administration errors. 9/10/2026
► Fall Regional Meetings - see CLPHS page for dates NEW!
► LPHAs with lpha.mo.gov Email Addresses NEW!
The process of switching current LPHA emails to a new one requires various approvals and decisions from both the agency and DHSS. To avoid unnecessary delays and to ensure a smooth transition, DHSS is developing further guidance on how these requests should be made. At this time, LPHAs can continue to acquire their new emails, but hold on calling the State's help desk and or submitting tickets to make the switch until further instructions are provided. Thank you.
► Measles
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Potential measles exposure in St. Louis area (9/21/2026) NEW!
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Missouri DHSS announces possible measles exposure at Sedalia train station, 9/9/2026 (link)
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Health Alert: Surging Measles Cases in the Midwest, 9/4/2026
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Resources for LPHAs to use
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Social media content: see the Hub Resource Library.
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Updated county-level measles fact sheets with current data
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For general measles questions, please refer to your regional epidemiologist
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For media/communications questions, please email Lisa Cox
► Accreditation Funding Opportunity
With support from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), DHSS is offering funding support to mitigate the staffing and cost barriers of pursuing public health accreditation. Funds may be used to pursue initial accreditation or reaccreditation under either the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) or the Missouri Institute for Community Health's (MICH) frameworks or a combination of both. Apply by September 22, 2026.
► Health Informatics Data Requests
DHSS' Health Informatics Unit has developed a Data Request Platform, offering a single point of entry for all data requests from LPHAs. From the DHSS website, navigate to the Data and Reports menu, then locate the Data Request Form link.
► Environmental Child Care Program Annual Fall Training
This training will be held on Microsoft Teams and is mandatory for LPHA staff who conduct child care sanitation inspections. There will be three opportunities to attend this virtual training, so please keep an eye for additional dates to attend virtually. See the Hub Calendar for connection information.
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Sep 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Sep 29, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Upcoming Due Dates
► Sep 22: Deadline to apply for the next round of accreditation funding
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
LPHA Directory for public; scroll down to Find Your Local Public Health Agency)
LPHA Directory (for internal LPHA use only) Updated 9/21/2026
Mandated Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Weekly Communication Bulletins
ASAP Log-In Portal (add users or change access for users)
Data Requests, from DHSS Health Informatics NEW!
► 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
► 9/21/2026: A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine says Americans are drinking less for the first time since the COVID pandemic, but alcohol use remains higher than it was before 2020. (link)
► 9/21/2026: The latest YRBS report focuses on youth eating habits and downplays sex and drug use. (link)
► 9/20/2026: The first mRNA flu vaccine is now available from Moderna. This is the same technology that was used to create the COVID vaccinations, and is quicker than the way flu vaccines are traditionally made. (link)
► 9/20/2026: Pennsylvania has reported more than 700 cases of measles and four deaths in its growing outbreak, but the CDC has not reported the deaths as due to measles. (link)
► 9/20/2026: A study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics examining birth cohorts finds that the number of children with Autism is not growing, but has held steady. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 9/9/2026: Missouri health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at the Sedalia train station on August 27. Fox 2 (link)
► 9/9/2026: A gift from Mercy completes the transformation of MSU’s Kampeter Hall, adding athletic training facilities for student learning. MSU (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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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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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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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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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.