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Participation in the January kids and families program organized by the Laramie Audubon Society are bundled up for a walk along the Laramie Greenbelt. The next kids and families program is this Saturday at the Albany County Public Library branch in Laramie.
Health Dept.: Recreational marijuana on sale in Missouri Friday
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the emergency rules legalizing recreational marijuana sales will go into effect Friday.
DHSS names department’s first chief medical officer
Heidi B. Miller, MD, joined the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) this month as the department’s first chief medical officer. Miller will provide medical guidance and expertise to DHSS programs, serve as the liaison with medical associations and providers, be instrumental in program and protocol development, and continue to build and implement the vision of an integrated public health and health care system.
Missouri's adult-use marijuana law takes effect
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The new marijuana law approved as “Amendment 3” by Missouri voters last month is in effect as of today. The language of the Amendment 3 ballot initiative makes changes to Article XIV, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution regarding the medical use of marijuana and creates Section 2 of Article XIV, which establishes a program for the adult use of marijuana.
New COVID-19 boosters targeting currently circulating strains becoming available in Missouri
Bivalent COVID-19 boosters are becoming available among some providers in Missouri beginning as early as Sept. 2 with additional providers adding these boosters to their inventory this week. A list of providers who pre-ordered these booster doses is available at MOStopsCovid.com. September 1, CDC Director Rochelle P.
Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration
Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration is being paused in Missouri until further notice. “In an abundance of caution and as per federal guidelines, we are pausing vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine until further notice in Missouri,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
State continues to monitor COVID-19 variant viruses
State continues to monitor COVID-19 variant viruses As COVID-19 case rates and positivity rates in Missouri continue to steadily decline, Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, notes that the unpredictability of emerging variants is a good reason to continue infection prevention precautions.
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.
Missouri DHSS reports state’s first confirmed case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting the first identification in a Missouri resident of the COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.7, which was first detected in the United Kingdom in September, 2020 and began being reported in the United States in December. The B.1.1.7 variant was identified in a sample from an adult living in Marion County. To protect the privacy of the individual, no further information will be released about the patient.
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth Missouri is now seeing 28,000 new cases per week, or 4,000 new cases per day, on average. Last week, the rate was 2,800 new cases per day—representing a significant increase. “Like the rest of the United States, Missouri is experiencing an increase in new cases of COVID-19,” said Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri The State of Missouri continues to host community testing events throughout the state each week. Missourians can register for these events currently scheduled at health.mo.gov/communitytest and also continue to check back for future opportunities to be tested at an event nearby.
State expands group of child care providers eligible for CARES Act funding
State expands group of child care providers eligible for CARES Act funding October 7, Gov. Parson announced that he is allocating approximately $10 million for emergency relief grants to Missouri child care facilities impacted by COVID-19. The State has now expanded the group of child care providers that will be eligible to apply for this funding.
Increased COVID-19 community testing efforts ongoing in Missouri
Increased COVID-19 community testing efforts ongoing in Missouri In partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is announcing additional free COVID-19 testing at various sites in Missouri in a regular, weekly pattern.
This year, flu vaccine is more important than ever before
This year, flu vaccine is more important than ever before In a typical year, more than 100,000 Missourians become sick from the flu. Many Missourians of all ages become seriously ill and some are hospitalized. 2020 is anything but typical, and state health officials are urging Missourians to get the flu vaccine by the end of October. “We always put individual patients first, and because of that, we are concerned that fewer than half of Missouri adults typically get a flu vaccine.
DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system
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DHSS issues four new medical marijuana facility licenses — Greenway Magazine
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Four new medical marijuana infused product manufacturing facility licenses were issued today to the entities next in line on the conditionally denied applicant list.
$20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s home and community based services providers
Gov. Parson announced he is allocating approximately $20 million for emergency relief grants to home and community based services (HCBS) providers impacted by COVID-19. Home and community based services, which are provided through the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), are available for adults ages 18 years of age and over who have Medicaid or are potentially Medicaid eligible, meet nursing home level of care, and in need of assistance in the home.
Pediatricians, state health department encourage parents to seek preventative care
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$20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s home and community based services providers
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Missouri's rate of opioid deaths decreasing
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Review board publishes first maternal mortality report
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Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites this summer
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Increased capacity allows Missouri to expand criteria for testing
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Waivers provide greater access to health care by APRNs
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WIC operations continue in Missouri
WIC operations continue in Missouri The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, remains in operation in Missouri. Local agencies continue to support current participants and to enroll new participants who may now be income-eligible due to the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The hotline can be reached at 877-435-8411. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness Missouri is among states rated as high performers in public health emergency preparedness measures by a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for optimal health for people and communities through prevention of illness and injuries. The Trust for America’s Health report “Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2020” released on Feb.
Missouri DHSS and partners continue planning and preparing for novel coronavirus
Missouri DHSS and partners continue planning and preparing for novel coronavirus The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health departments to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and assure the health and well-being of Missourians as residents return from China.
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination
Flu activity is currently widespread throughout Missouri. 11,171 cases of influenza have been reported in Missouri so far. 11 people have died from influenza-associated illness this season. Nationally, influenza activity remains high, and forecasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that it will remain elevated for several more weeks. As of Jan. 10, 32 pediatric deaths have occurred throughout the country this season, according to the CDC.
First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri
The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual flu shot should be on the to-do list so that holiday cheer can be spread rather than influenza. It is important to remember that flu is hard to predict, but anyone can help prevent the spread of the flu.
Missouri health officials report confirmed cases of vaping-related lung illness
To date, nine possible cases of lung illness associated with the use of e-cigarette products have been reported to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), with two cases confirmed and the remaining seven under investigation. These are amongst the 450 possible cases in 33 of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The illness has no evidence of infectious diseases identified, therefore, lung illnesses are likely associated with a chemical exposure.
Protecting the health of our children and communities with back-to-school immunizations
Currently making headlines all over the United States, measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable illness that has made a frightening comeback. Fortunately, Missouri is not home to one of the current outbreaks as just one case has been confirmed so far this year in the state. This is occurring not long after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the disease to be eliminated in the year 2000 thanks to a highly effective nationwide vaccination program.
Changes in child care laws coming to Missouri this month
Last month, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 397 which modifies current laws to protect children in child care settings. The Missouri General Assembly passed this bill during the last legislative session, and it contains numerous provisions that will impact children and child care facilities and aim to prevent tragic incidents from occurring. These changes, which will go into effect on Aug.
Teaching about data carrier economics? A few cases to help.
Do you teach Internet economics? Do you teach Internet strategy to business students? Looking for cases to expose students to the latest issues in data markets? This post include some quick (and shameless) publicity for a few cases you might find useful. One is about the fight between Netflix and broadband ISPs. Another is about net neutrality. And a third is about data caps. All three were written in the last year. All are available in the HBS case collection for your examination.
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