National Public Health Week Celebration and Local Partnership Recognition
Summary
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced this recognition celebrating the work of public health professionals across the state's 115 local public health agencies. The announcement is informational only and creates no new regulatory requirements or obligations.
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued this bulletin to recognize public health professionals across the state's 115 local public health agencies. The announcement celebrates partnerships in areas including maternal and child health, injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, communicable disease control, and environmental public health.
This is an informational bulletin creating no new compliance requirements, deadlines, or penalties. Missourians are encouraged to follow DHSS on social media, share public health content, thank public health workers, and participate in local events throughout April. No regulatory action is required from entities.
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Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services sent this bulletin at 04/06/2026 04:58 PM CDT
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April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health
DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health
DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April.
Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | \| \|
Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | | | | |
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| For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health
DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April.
Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | | | | | |
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | | | | | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | |
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| For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health
DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April.
Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | |
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
| | | | | |
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April. Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | | | Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | |
| | |
| For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health
DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April.
Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | |
| \| \|
Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
| | | | | |
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April. Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | | | Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| For Immediate Release:
April 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Media Inquiry Form
Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier
JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is joining partners across the state and nation to spotlight the essential contributions of public health professionals across Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies and the state health department.
“Public health touches every part of life in Missouri—from access to clean water and safe food to emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health and so much more,” said DHSS Director Sarah Willson. “National Public Health Week gives us a chance to recognize these efforts and to celebrate the individuals and teams who keep our communities safe.”
Throughout the week, Missouri public health agencies will share information about what their teams do to protect health and safety of people in their communities. Many services fall into categories that include:
- Maternal, child and family health
- Injury prevention
- Linkage to medical, behavioral and community resources
- Chronic disease prevention
- Communicable disease control
- Environmental public health DHSS extends its appreciation to the thousands of public health professionals across Missouri who work tirelessly to protect the health and safety of their neighbors.
“From case investigations and environmental inspections to community education and emergency preparedness, these individuals are essential to strong and resilient communities,” said Willson. “They are dedicated, skilled and community centered.”
Missourians are encouraged to:
- Follow DHSS and local public health agencies on social media.
- Share public health content to raise awareness about public health.
- Thank public health workers for their service.
- Participate in local events or health observance activities throughout April. Find your jurisdiction’s local public health agency. | | | | | | | | | | Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | | | | | | |
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