DHSS recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
For Immediate Release:June 9, 2025 Media Contact:Sami Jo FreemanMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an event that seeks to unite communities around the world to raise awareness about elder abuse. In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) receives […]
Missouri DHSS names new Chief Dental Consultant
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announces Megan Krohn, DDS, as the new Chief Dental Consultant. Under the direction of Sarah Willson, DHSS Director, Krohn will develop and oversee core public health activities aimed at improving oral health in Missouri. She will assume the position on June 16. […]
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
For Immediate Release:June 2, 2025 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form Free meals are being served to children at hundreds of locations in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program is designed to provide breakfast, lunch, suppers and/or snacks to children […]
Measles in Missouri – What Should You Know?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The number of cases of measles reported in Missouri this year is the same for all of 2024 so far (2). However, nationally this year is unusual. Thirty-one of the states have experienced cases — including 14 outbreaks – and there are already more than three times the number of cases […]
Missouri DHSS issues emergency waiver to assist Missourians impacted by severe weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued an emergency waiver to assist Missourians in need of critical prescription medications following the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that struck Missouri on May 16. The action comes after Governor Mike Kehoe issued Executive Order 25-24 authorizing DHSS to temporarily […]
Measles case confirmed in New Madrid County
For Immediate Release:May 6, 2025 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is announcing a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident of New Madrid County. There is no indication of widespread public exposure. Exposure is believed […]
Missouri DHSS announces possible measles exposure in St. Louis
For Immediate Release:May 4, 2025 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A confirmed case of measles from an out-of-state resident was reported to have visited the St. Louis Aquarium between 1-6 p.m. on April 30. Additionally, the individual ate at a restaurant in St. Louis on the same […]
Medical marijuana funds transferred to veterans fund
For Immediate Release:May 5, 2025 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesMedia Inquiry Form JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $3,250,000 in funds generated by Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission as outlined in Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. […]
New WIC card technology to improve program experience
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — On May 1, a new WIC card was activated for participants to redeem food benefits at authorized WIC retailers. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The program provides quality nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious foods and referrals to health services. The new card […]
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products produced by Nodaway Holdings LLC, MAN000086
Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products sold to dispensary licensees by manufacturing licensee, Nodaway Holdings LLC, MAN000086. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where marijuana product […]