2020 News Releases

Dec. 31, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Dec. 30, 2020
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality

Dec. 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Dec. 21, 2020
DHSS executes plans for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administration

Dec. 18, 2020
DHSS issues consumer advisory for Green Gorilla Root Juice

Dec. 14, 2020
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1

Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS issues statewide order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration

Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS Director issues statement regarding FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency distribution in US

Dec. 11, 2020
DHSS Director Randall Williams attends President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed summit at White House as FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dec. 07, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 26, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 16, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 15, 2020
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth

Nov. 06, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Oct. 29, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available in Missouri

Oct. 24, 2020
DHSS details today’s dashboard updates

Oct. 23, 2020
Increased COVID-19 community testing efforts ongoing in Missouri

Oct. 22, 2020
DHSS concludes medical marijuana investigation

Oct. 22, 2020
State expands group of child care providers eligible for CARES Act funding

Oct. 21, 2020
DHSS investigates medical marijuana consumer complaint

Oct. 17, 2020
First medical marijuana sales to patients in Missouri take place today

Oct. 14, 2020
DHSS provides updates on Missouri’s public health dashboard

Oct. 11, 2020
DHSS addresses State of Missouri COVID-19 data concerns as it transitions to automatic reporting

Oct. 07, 2020
$10 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s child care providers

Sep. 26, 2020
DHSS announces successful medical marijuana facility commencement inspections

Sep. 25, 2020
This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever before

Sep. 24, 2020
DHSS adjusts statewide COVID-19 hotline hours

Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS reinforces continued message of importance of using COVID-19 prevention measures during gatherings

Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS issues new medical marijuana license

Sep. 11, 2020
Over $2 million from state’s medical marijuana program being transferred to veterans fund

Sep. 09, 2020
State resumes community COVID-19 testing events throughout Missouri

Sep. 04, 2020
As Missouri reaches milestone of 1 million individuals PCR tested for COVID-19, DHSS asks individuals to take personal responsibility over Labor Day weekend

Aug. 20, 2020
DHSS seeks guidance regarding confidential medical marijuana information

Aug. 18, 2020
Virtual Event on Opioid Misuse Prevention Hosted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Aug. 13, 2020
USDA recognizes exemplary support for breastfeeding mothers

Aug. 10, 2020
DHSS issues four new medical marijuana facility licenses

Aug. 07, 2020
DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system

Jul. 27, 2020
Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage parents to seek preventative care

Jul. 24, 2020
$20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s home and community based services providers

Jul. 24, 2020
DHSS issues five new medical marijuana facility licenses

Jul. 21, 2020
COVID-19 testing available to state legislators during special session

Jul. 16, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri

Jul. 10, 2020
Missouri's rate of opioid deaths decreasing

Jul. 09, 2020
Missouri officials release CARES Act funding “toolkit” for local governments

Jul. 08, 2020
DHSS releases results of COVID-19 testing events held in southwest Missouri

Jul. 01, 2020
Missouri’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review board publishes first annual maternal mortality report

Jun. 23, 2020
Health authorities respond to outbreak in southwest Missouri

Jun. 23, 2020
Departments of Health and Senior Services and Natural Resources partner with University of Missouri on project to test domestic wastewater for Coronavirus

Jun. 23, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri

Jun. 22, 2020
Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites this summer

Jun. 19, 2020
DHSS launches investigation into fraudulent medical marijuana certifications

Jun. 16, 2020
First medical marijuana facilities in Missouri complete commencement inspections

Jun. 15, 2020
Guidance for visitations transitions at Missouri long-term care facilities

Jun. 05, 2020
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes first annual report

Jun. 04, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri

Jun. 01, 2020
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs

May. 25, 2020
Statement from Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

May. 23, 2020
State continues refinements to COVID-19 dashboard

May. 22, 2020
Community COVID-19 sampling events to be conducted throughout Missouri

May. 15, 2020
Officials distribute antiviral treatment to hospitals throughout Missouri

May. 15, 2020
Missouri launches online one-stop-shop for PPE needs

May. 01, 2020
Additional COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant

Apr. 30, 2020
Initial COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant

Apr. 23, 2020
Missouri’s expanded testing strategy rolled out in Buchanan County

Apr. 23, 2020
Increased testing capacity allows Missouri to expand criteria for patient testing

Apr. 14, 2020
DHSS settles two medical marijuana facility appeals

Apr. 13, 2020
Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate plasma to treat current patients

Apr. 02, 2020
Waivers provide greater access to delivery of health care by advanced practice registered nurses

Mar. 28, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Available for First Responders and Health Care Workers

Mar. 24, 2020
Missouri leaders protect food supply, agriculture businesses

Mar. 24, 2020
WIC operations continue in Missouri

Mar. 23, 2020
DHSS emphasizes importance of individuals decreasing potential exposure to COVID-19

Mar. 19, 2020
Missouri officials take regulatory action to address child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak

Mar. 14, 2020
Missouri’s fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Greene County

Mar. 14, 2020
Presumptive positive COVID-19 case announced in Henry County

Mar. 12, 2020
Missouri WIC issues first eWIC cards

Mar. 11, 2020
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline

Mar. 03, 2020
DHSS releases draft rule revisions and new FAQs for medical marijuana

Feb. 28, 2020
CDC releases revised COVID-19 guidance for health care professionals

Feb. 27, 2020
DHSS Director Williams meets at White House to discuss federal, state and local health officials’ strategic alignment on COVID-19

Feb. 11, 2020
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness

Feb. 10, 2020
Missouri DHSS and partners continue planning and preparing for novel coronavirus

Jan. 31, 2020
DHSS issues certifications for medical marijuana seed-to-sale entities

Jan. 31, 2020
State seeks organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer month

Jan. 27, 2020
DHSS provides update on novel coronavirus (nCoV)

Jan. 23, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana dispensary facilities

Jan. 22, 2020
Missouri DHSS monitors novel coronavirus

Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination

Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facilities