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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Jeff Wenzel, who leads the Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will serve as a team leader for a new Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) team for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through 2025. PFAS have emerged as a […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – October marked the start of the 50th year of WIC services in the United States. Missouri WIC begins this celebration with an overall increase of 7.7% in participation over the last federal fiscal year (FFY). WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In order to ensure the health and safety of Missourians and the integrity of Missouri’s voter-approved regulatory program for cannabis, the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked the marijuana manufacturing license of Delta Extraction, LLC, MAN000022. The revocation will take […]
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For Immediate ReleaseNov. 6, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – To protect current and future generations from the toll of tobacco and e-cigarettes, local lead agencies are hosting in-person “Community Conversations” across Missouri. Adults and youth are encouraged to attend these interactive talks to share concerns and […]
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For Immediate ReleaseOct. 31, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $13 million in funds from Missouri’s medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC). This marks the fifth transfer to date, for a total of […]
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Flu season officially started October 1 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published the first Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report of the 2023-2024 flu season. It is available as an interactive online dashboard, launched today. The first week of […]
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For Immediate ReleaseOct. 11, 2023 Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri WIC announces the extension of the temporary increase of the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) starting October 2023 and lasting through September of next year. The new monthly amounts will be $26 […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – This week, the FDA authorized an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 years of age and older. This authorization provides an additional COVID-19 vaccine option that meets the FDA’s standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality. Although authorized, distribution plans are still […]