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Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Today, he winners of the second drawing of the MO VIP were announced. At the time of the Aug. 27 drawing, a total of 566,151 MO VIP entries were received. The MO VIP incentivizes vaccination for those who have not yet […]
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For Immediate Release:August 28, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — An official total of 566,151 entries were included in the second MO VIP drawing which occurred on Friday. The MO VIP incentivizes vaccination for those who have not yet been vaccinated, as well as provides an […]
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Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO —To better serve those needing to report concerns of abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and disabled Missourians, the Department of Health and Senior Services’ Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline will be revising its hours of operations to 7 a.m. to 8 […]
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Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the winners of the first drawing of the MO VIP. At the time of the Aug. 13 drawing, a total of 495,296 MO VIP entries were received. The MO VIP incentivizes vaccination for those who have […]
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In 2020, eight Missourians died due to heat-related illnesses Media Contact: Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels. Heat-related illnesses often affect the […]
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For Immediate Release:August 20, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov Ginkgo Bioworkspress@ginkgobioworks.com JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) announced a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks Inc. (“Ginkgo”) to provide pooled SARS-CoV-2 testing through Concentric by Ginkgo. Starting Monday, August 23, Concentric will begin […]
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For Immediate Release:August 23, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — To date, more than 540,000 vaccinated Missourians have entered the MO VIP, Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, for a shot at $10,000. Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the statewide program on July 21. Approximately […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO –The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published its second annual report of the Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program. DHSS is required to annually submit a report to the Governor regarding the efficient discharge of its responsibilities under Article XIV Section […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO –The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published its second annual report of the Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program. DHSS is required to annually submit a report to the Governor regarding the efficient discharge of its responsibilities under Article XIV Section […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded eight WIC local agencies with the 2021 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for exemplary efforts in supporting breastfeeding WIC mothers. The eight agencies are: Affinia Healthcare, City of St. Joseph Health Department, Columbia/Boone Department […]