Missouri DOH News

National Public Health Week Celebration and Local Partnership Recognition

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.

Missouri marijuana research facility licensing rules proposed

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has filed proposed rules 19 CSR 100-1.200 establishing a new marijuana research facility license category. The rules define authorized research activities, application requirements, and licensing procedures for entities seeking to conduct cannabis research in Missouri. Public comments will be accepted May 1-31, 2026, with final rules expected in summer 2026.

Missouri Agencies Alert Public to Rising Nitazene Threat

Missouri state agencies have issued a joint warning about the increasing presence of nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid, detected in wastewater and illicit substances across the state. The alert urges public vigilance, prevention measures, and expanded access to naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal medication.

Missouri Identifies Two Residents with Clade I Mpox

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the identification of two adult residents with clade I mpox, a more severe strain of the virus. These are the first known cases of clade I mpox in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth nationally, linked to recent international travel.

Page Not Found on Health & Senior Services Website

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website is experiencing a 'Page Not Found' error for a specific bulletin. The notice provides alternative links and contact information for users seeking information.

Page Not Found - Missouri Department of Health

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has indicated that a specific bulletin page is no longer available. The notice provides a link to the DHSS home page and an email address for inquiries.

Page Not Found - Missouri DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has indicated that a specific bulletin page (40a4085) is no longer available. The notice directs users to the DHSS home page or to contact them via email if they cannot find the information they are seeking.

Page Not Found Error

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is experiencing a 'Page Not Found' error for a specific bulletin URL. The website indicates the page may have been removed, renamed, or is temporarily unavailable, directing users to the homepage or contact information.

Page Not Found

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has indicated that a specific page, identified by the URL 407f971, is not found. The notice suggests the page may have been removed, renamed, or is temporarily unavailable, and provides links to the DHSS home page and contact information.