2023 News Releases

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