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.
DHSS Updates
► Vaccine Media Campaign, from DHSS, will run April - August 2026 with a focus on the lifesaving abilities of vaccines. Details in the April 2 Communication Bulletin. NEW!
► Incentive funding evidence documents must be submitted to CLPHS by April 38. Invoices will be sent to LPHAs by May 5 and should be signed and returned by May 8 in order to receive funds. Contact Mary Blevins with questions. NEW!
► World Cup
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Online Portal, DHSS (Do not share this link extermally) NEW!
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LPHA Planning Checklist updated 3/31/2026
► NPHW: Missouri-specific social media content for National Public Health Week is available on the Hub Resource Library.
Upcoming Due Dates
► Apr 28: Deadline to submit evidence of accreditation and Mental Health First Aid Training for incentive funding
► May 1: Deadline to submit documentation for Incentives program through CLPHS
► May 1: FPHS Gap Analysis, Module 1: Current Financials due
► May 8: Deadline to submit signed invoices for incentive funding
► May 13: Quarterly CHIP HSI expenditure report due to CLPHSCHIPHSIReports@health.mo.gov
► Oct 1: Deadline to complete PHAB Readiness Assessment (at no cost)
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:
► Hep C Testing: Free Hepatitis C testing through the State Public Health Lab (10/20/2025 letter) (instructions)
► Kratom webpage, DHSS NEW!
► 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)
► 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.
► Smoke-free Housing: Missouri Smoke-free Housing Directory
► Wastewater Surveillance: Program Update
► Wastewater: Find a Professional Tool NEW!
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)
National News
► 4/1/2026: The Trump Administration extends Title X taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood for another year, claiming it "faced significant legal challenges in stopping any of these dollars from going out.” (link)
► 3/31/2026: The Senate has not yet confirmed Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General despite the push from the White House. She has previously depicted vaccines, birth control and pesticides as dangerous to human health. (link)
► 3/31/2026: A growing number of people are now requesting blood from unvaccinated donors when blood transfusions are needed. (link)
► 3/31/2026: An antidepressant called fluvoxamine reduces fatigue in people with long COVID, at least in the short term, according to a study of 399 people in Brazil where the drug was tested against a placebo. (link)
► 3/28/2026: More than 10 million grill brushes made by Nexgrill and sold at Home Depot were recalled after discovering the wire bristles may detach and be ingested. (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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Summer 2026 Semester: March 17, 2026
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Fall 2026 Semester: May 19, 2026
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Spring 2027 Semester: October 20, 2026
Direct questions to Rebecca Damron at MSU.
Learning Management System, Missouri Rural Health Association NEW!
Upcoming Training
► Apr 7 - 28, Strengthening the Public Health Workforce, webinar series, hosted by the Heartland Center for Population Health and Community Systems at SLU. Learn more and register
► Apr 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Grant Management Training, Part 2 (virtual). Register
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.
► 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
► 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.