2024 News Releases
Dec. 16, 2024
Missouri sees first significant decline in drug overdose deaths in nearly a decade
Dec. 05, 2024
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services earns Reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board
Dec. 03, 2024
Missouri families gain access to new resource guide for supporting children
Nov. 21, 2024
Stay protected this respiratory illness season
Nov. 19, 2024
Make a plan to quit during the Great American Smoke Out
Nov. 12, 2024
$6.5 million in medical marijuana funds transferred to veterans fund
Oct. 21, 2024
DHSS highlights free adolescent health resources during “Let’s Talk Month”
Oct. 16, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Oct. 11, 2024
DHSS publishes annual report for state’s medical and adult use cannabis program
Oct. 10, 2024
DHSS publishes results of cannabis microbusiness licensees’ eligibility review
Oct. 10, 2024
Statewide awards presented in recognition of National Employ Older Workers Week
Oct. 01, 2024
Missouri WIC launches a new data dashboard
Oct. 01, 2024
Lee’s Summit’s Kristin Brummel receives national recognition for contributions to immunization efforts
Sep. 17, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products tested by ClearWater Science LLC, TES000007
Sep. 13, 2024
Falling is not a normal part of aging
Sep. 06, 2024
Human H5 bird flu case confirmed in Missouri
Aug. 30, 2024
Missouri’s annual maternal mortality report published
Aug. 29, 2024
DHSS to begin unregulated psychoactive cannabis product enforcement efforts
Aug. 19, 2024
Three cases of Legionnaires' disease reported
Aug. 15, 2024
Smoke-free air campaign launched in Missouri
Aug. 09, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products sold by C&C Manufacturing, LLC
Aug. 06, 2024
Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces product recall
Jul. 29, 2024
City of Lake Winnebago earns award for community water fluoridation
Jul. 26, 2024
Employment program for seniors highlighted during National Employ Older Workers Week
Jul. 25, 2024
DHSS requests public comment on Missouri WIC state plan for upcoming year
Jul. 24, 2024
Second round of marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded
Jul. 22, 2024
City of Columbia earns award for community water fluoridation
Jul. 11, 2024
Funds transferred to beneficiaries of state’s adult-use cannabis program
Jul. 11, 2024
Missouri Master Plan on Aging seeks input from all Missourians
Jul. 02, 2024
Supplemental health care service agencies urged to register with the State
Jun. 24, 2024
Staying healthy and safe in the summer’s first heat wave
Jun. 24, 2024
Partners in Prevention to offer free, online tobacco and nicotine retailer training
Jun. 13, 2024
DHSS recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun. 10, 2024
DHSS offers “My Life, My Quit” to help youth quit vaping
Jun. 05, 2024
Second round of cannabis microbusiness applicants selected by random lottery drawing
May. 31, 2024
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 23, 2024
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease reported
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