Recent News
May. 17, 2024
Hepatitis: The silent killer
May. 17, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Apr. 30, 2024
DHSS issues health advisory regarding risks associated with consumption of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids
Apr. 29, 2024
“My transplant-ready workbook” empowers patients on their transplant journey
Apr. 05, 2024
DHSS, Division of Cannabis Regulation announces upcoming listening session for cannabis research license
Apr. 04, 2024
Missouri cannabis regulators provide guidance, cautions to future microbusiness applicants
Apr. 03, 2024
DHSS announces awards for new physician residency training slots to increase access to health care service
Mar. 27, 2024
Nine microbusiness cannabis facility licenses revoked due to ineligibility
Mar. 21, 2024
Rate of national measles cases highlights importance of vaccination
Mar. 14, 2024
DHSS and Gateway to Hope team up to address breast cancer concerns in Missouri
Mar. 12, 2024
New dashboard helps families and health care workers determine bed availability in long-term care settings
Mar. 05, 2024
Timeline for second round of cannabis microbusiness licensing announced
Mar. 01, 2024
Not too late to vaccinate
Feb. 13, 2024
Statewide town halls being held to inform Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging
Feb. 09, 2024
DHSS marks one year since sales of cannabis for adult, non-medical use began in Missouri
Feb. 01, 2024
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
Jan. 29, 2024
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Jan. 03, 2024
DHSS publishes report detailing cannabis microbusiness activity
Dec. 20, 2023
DHSS reports five childhood lead poisoning cases linked to recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches
Dec. 15, 2023
DHSS publishes results of cannabis microbusiness licensees’ eligibility review
Dec. 14, 2023
Missouri environmental health official selected for national PFAS team
Dec. 06, 2023
Governor Parson announces new investment, partnerships to reduce maternal mortality in Missouri
Dec. 06, 2023
WIC participation on the rise in Missouri as WIC celebrates 50 years of service
Nov. 16, 2023
Missouri cannabis regulators revoke manufacturing facility license
Nov. 06, 2023
Engage in "Community Conversations" on youth vaping
Oct. 31, 2023
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s marijuana programs
Oct. 13, 2023
Missouri cannabis regulators release ownership guidance for microbusinesses
Oct. 13, 2023
DHSS launches interactive statewide flu dashboard
Oct. 11, 2023
Temporary benefit increase extended to September 2024 for Missouri WIC participants
Oct. 06, 2023
Additional COVID-19 vaccine option coming this fall
Oct. 02, 2023
Marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded
Sep. 27, 2023
Statewide awards presented in recognition of National Employ Older Workers Week
Sep. 18, 2023
Washington County’s integrated health model receives top national award
Sep. 13, 2023
This season’s COVID-19 vaccine available this week
Sep. 07, 2023
Employment program for seniors highlighted during National Employ Older Workers Week
Sep. 05, 2023
Falls Prevention Awareness Month helps older adults in Missouri stay falls free
Sep. 01, 2023
Reimbursement funds available for reducing lead in school drinking water
Aug. 28, 2023
First round of cannabis microbusiness applicants selected by random lottery
Aug. 14, 2023
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces product recall
Aug. 07, 2023
Five Missouri WIC local agencies honored as exemplary breastfeeding peer support programs by USDA
Aug. 07, 2023
Possible measles exposure in the greater St. Louis area
Aug. 03, 2023
Missouri’s maternal mortality report published
Jul. 24, 2023
Cannabis microbusiness license application process opens Thursday
Jun. 28, 2023
Dangerous heat warnings ahead for Missouri
Jun. 16, 2023
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
Jun. 01, 2023
Governor Parson names Nickelson DHSS Director
Jun. 01, 2023
Missouri cannabis microbusiness application instructions and sample forms available early
May. 19, 2023
Andrew County Health Department Receives $397,105.00 Grant to Reach More Families Through Innovative WIC Outreach Efforts
May. 16, 2023
Missouri WIC agencies in Saline and Taney counties begin offering mobile services to expand local access
Apr. 25, 2023
Missouri’s cannabis regulators detail plans for licensing microbusinesses
Apr. 19, 2023
Tobacco is changing: DHSS launches campaign aimed at parents of teens
Apr. 14, 2023
Families of organ donors honored with annual recognition event
Apr. 14, 2023
Rate of STDs continues to rise nationally and in Missouri
Apr. 10, 2023
DHSS launches webpage and map displaying Missouri facilities by perinatal levels of care
Apr. 10, 2023
Documentary shows how poor maternal health outcomes disproportionately affect Black women
Apr. 07, 2023
Play it eggs-tra safe with Easter eggs
Mar. 10, 2023
Staying up-to-date on screening is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer
Feb. 10, 2023
DHSS names director of cannabis regulation
Feb. 03, 2023
Missouri cannabis facilities cleared to cultivate, manufacture and dispense products to adult consumers
Jan. 27, 2023
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
Jan. 25, 2023
Missouri Alzheimer’s State Task Force releases report and recommendations
Jan. 23, 2023
DHSS promotes funding transparency, accountability through interactive dashboard and stories
Jan. 20, 2023
DHSS files rules for adult-use cannabis program
Jan. 19, 2023
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality
Jan. 12, 2023
DHSS names department’s first chief medical officer
Jan. 09, 2023
DHSS publishes third round of draft rules for adult-use cannabis program
Jan. 05, 2023
Temporary benefit increase extended to September for Missouri WIC participants
Dec. 23, 2022
Study shows booster vaccinations against COVID-19 lower infections, hospitalizations and deaths in nursing homes
Dec. 21, 2022
Stay safe and healthy in extreme cold
Dec. 20, 2022
DHSS publishes second round of draft rules for adult-use cannabis program
Dec. 08, 2022
Missouri launches interactive dashboard displaying pregnancy-associated deaths
Dec. 08, 2022
Missouri’s adult-use marijuana law takes effect
Nov. 15, 2022
Missouri experiences increase in respiratory viruses
Nov. 10, 2022
DHSS publishes draft rules for Missouri’s adult use cannabis program
Oct. 20, 2022
Missouri’s new action plan for cancer control and prevention released
Oct. 17, 2022
Flu and COVID-19 shots encouraged as flu season begins
Oct. 04, 2022
Missouri WIC works to improve health of 80,000 Missourians each month
Sep. 30, 2022
Missouri’s leading health official appointed to two national policy committees
Sep. 29, 2022
Temporary benefit increase extended for Missouri WIC participants
Sep. 15, 2022
$13 million from state’s medical marijuana program transferred to Missouri Veterans Commission
Sep. 09, 2022
Missouri team named a Healthy People 2030 Champion
Sep. 08, 2022
Sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events for people with developmental disabilities
Sep. 02, 2022
New COVID-19 boosters targeting currently circulating strains becoming available in Missouri
Sep. 01, 2022
$10 million in ARPA funding for Missouri residential care and assisted living facilities
Sep. 01, 2022
Missouri DHSS launches new department brand
Aug. 22, 2022
Missouri Senior Resource Line connects callers with local health and safety resources
Aug. 19, 2022
Joplin’s Michelle Yarnall receives national recognition for contributions to immunization efforts
Aug. 18, 2022
Missouri names new state dental director
Aug. 16, 2022
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes third annual report
Aug. 11, 2022
Final Bridgeton health consultation report published
Aug. 04, 2022
USDA recognizes exemplary peer support for breastfeeding mothers
Aug. 01, 2022
Missouri’s maternal mortality report published
Jul. 13, 2022
Missouri selected for George Washington University Cancer Center’s Cancer Control Implementation Science Base Camp
Jul. 07, 2022
Missouri DHSS confirms case of rare brain infection
Jun. 29, 2022
DHSS responds to concerns about contraception use
Jun. 21, 2022
Children age 6 months and up now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Missouri
Jun. 18, 2022
City, State public health officials confirm first probable case of monkeypox virus in Missouri
Jun. 14, 2022
Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination
Jun. 01, 2022
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 31, 2022
State of Missouri employee selected for national minority leadership program