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
► NAO/SAO hotel reservations: By July 2, 2026, please call the reservation desk at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Jefferson City at 573-658-9077. Request a room under the "DHSS Center for Local Public Health" block to receive the reduced rate. DHSS will not be able to pay for any reservations made after July 2.
► 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
► DHSS Website: The new site will go public July 7. LPHAs will get a sneak peek starting June 25 and are invited to share feedback. Details to come in June 25 Communications Bulletin.
► Missouri Environmental Health Specialist Survey
Missouri Smallflows Organization (MSO) is reaching out to all county regulators who work in the onsite wastewater industry for feedback. The association is developing training specifically for regulators. Your participation in this survey will help MSO include training components that are most beneficial to you and your staff. Reach out to MSO with any questions. Survey
► WIC Special Infant Formula Transition
Beginning July 1, Missouri WIC will begin referring infants and children who require special formulas to MO HealthNet when they are eligible. See details in the June 2 Communication Bulletin.
Upcoming Due Dates
► Jun 30: deadline to register for Overdose Fatality Review Summit on July 29
► Jun 30: Deadline to submit PHEP FY26 Inventory Report and Tangible Personal Property Report to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Jul 15: Deadline to submit PHEP FY26 year end report, final invoice, and Sub-Recipient Annual Financial Report to preparedness@health.mo.gov.
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
► World Cup Secure Online Portal, DHSS (Do not share this link externally)
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Email Holly Withrow for access to the Daily Situation Board
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Daily Situation Report (SitRep) - updated each afternoon; available on the Secure Online Portal
► World Cup Health Advisory, May 1, 2026
►Safety for Soccer Fans, CDC
►FIFA World Cup™ Public Health Toolkit, MARC
► World Cup: Missouri's Public Health Gameplan (webpage), DHSS NEW!
► DHSS Urges Caution During High Heat and Humidity as World Cup Events Begin, 6/11/2026 (press release) NEW!
Mandated Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Weekly Communication Bulletins
ASAP (add users or change access for existing users)
► Alpha-Gal Syndrome, DHSS
► Cannabis: Unregulated psychoactive cannabis product enforcement (FAQ) (Report a Retailer form)
► Chemical Water Testing revised test request forms:
► Hantavirus: Missouri health care providers should contact their LPHA or DHSS Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention at 573-751-6113 or 800-392-0272 (24/7) to report a patient suspected of having hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) caused by Andes virus or for questions regarding this CDC Health Advisory.
► Hep C Testing: Free Hepatitis C testing through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Kratom webpage, 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
► 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 NEW!
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Addressing Cancer Concerns (video)
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
► Missouri Lead Risk Assessment Tool
► Lead Poisoning Prevention landing page
Naloxone
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Standing Order Renewed, press release, 6/3/2026
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Standing Order (updated 6/3/2026)
Sexual Violence
► Sexual Assault Response: SAFEvT, Sexual Assault Forensic Exams via Telehealth Network (sites map)
► Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Missouri Resource Map. Submit resources in your area to be added to the map.
Tobacco
► Smoke-free Housing: Missouri Smoke-free Housing Directory
► Missouri Tobacco Free Workplace Toolkit, from DHSS
Vaccines
► Vaccine Guidance from DHSS and the State Board of Nursing regarding the updated vaccination schedule. (link)
► COVID-19 vaccine available for VFC providers to order via ShowMeVax. (details)
► Docket® vaccination portal (smartphone app and web platform)
► Shared Clinical Decision-Making Guidance (link)
► Show Me Vax, Missouri Immunization Registry (link)
► CDC Revised Immunization Recommendations
► 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule, American Academy of Pediatrics (link)
Wastewater
► Wastewater Surveillance: Program Update
► Wastewater: Find a Professional Tool
► SB 914 was signed into law and updates state sewage regulations. It takes effect 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.
BEHS will provide additional updates to LPHAs via GovDelivery in the coming months as changes are made to comply with the law.
National News
► 6/17/2026: JFK, Jr announce a $96 million funding opportunity for the Trump administration’s Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Support (STREETS) program, along with $612 million in funding opportunities for additional behavioral health programs with an emphasis on faith-based recovery organizations. (link)
► 6/17/2026: USDA announces actions to better serve rural America. (link)
► 6/17/2026: An experimental vaccine that aims to prevent fentanyl overdoses shows promise in an early stage trial. (link)
► 6/17/2026: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that patients with multiple sclerosis can receive live attenuated measles, mumps, and rubella and varicella vaccines without an increased chance of symptom relapse. (link)
► 6/16/2026: Wisconsin’ state health department reduces the administrative burden for LPHAs to make it easier for them to receive, utilize, and report on PHIG funds. (link)
► 6/16/2026: FDA approves a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray called Rextovy. (link)
► 6/15/2026: ASTHO reports that more recent shifts in HHS leadership lean into stronger public health backgrounds and expertise. (link)
Missouri in the News
► 6/18/2026: Missouri’s Healthy SNAP initiative launch delay shows why listening matters. MFH (link)
► 6/18/2026: Missouri regulators recall hundreds of vape pens produced by Kansas City-based Local Cannabis Co. after determining the products were tested incorrectly. The Cool Down (link)
► 6/17/2026: Missouri Naloxone standing order is helping to save lives. KBIA (link)
► 6/17/2026: DHSS received and investigated more than 43,000 reports of Missouri seniors and adults with disabilities being abused or neglected last year, an increase from the year before. KWMU (link)
► 6/15/2026: Amazon announces it will invest $10 billion in Montgomery County to build a data center campus, a project that company and state leaders say will create 400 full-time jobs and generate long-term economic growth for mid-Missouri. KOMU (link)
► 6/14/2026: Google and Amazon are building massive data centers this summer on opposite sides of Interstate 70 in Montgomery County, and residents are concerned about noise, light pollution, and environmental issues. Columbia Missourian (link)
► 6/10/2026: Alpha-gal syndrome is on the rise in Missouri. KMIZ (link)
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.
Learning Management System, Missouri Rural Health Association
► Human Trafficking Trainings: The Missouri Attorney General’s Office offers three free training sessions:
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June 17, Interdiction (flyer)
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June 30, Interdiction (flyer)
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July 28 – 30, Interdiction, Operations, and Illicit Massage Businesses (flyer)
Training video for non-forensic medical staff and LPHAs
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)
► Intro to MO 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
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.