Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

912 Wildwood PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO, 65102

Missouri Takes Strategic Steps to Improve Policy Processes

Effective administrative policies are vital for public health agencies, ensuring clear expectations, fair decision-making, and high-quality services. Learn how MO DHSS partnered with ASTHO to enhance policy development.

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Missouri Advances Mental Health and Well-Being with PHIG Support

The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s WORKplace WELLbeing initiative, backed by PHIG funding, emphasizes the importance of mental health and overall well-being, and has significantly enhanced workplace wellness for public health staff. Key achievements include the…

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From Accreditation to Action: Missouri & Milwaukee Health Departments Use Workforce Development Plans to Better Reflect & Serve Communities

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) leveraged PHIG technical assistance from the Public Health Foundation to develop workforce development plans that will empower their…

Region 8 Hub Leaders Pave Way for Partnership at First PHIG Regional Hub Convening

Region 8 ParticipantsRecognizing the critical role that partnerships play in strengthening the United States’ public health infrastructure, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) is coordinating with Regional…

PHIG Region 8 Hub Leaders Pave the Way for Partnership at First Regional Convening

Missouri DHHS Director Paula Nickelson on Historic PHIG Funding

Paula Nicholson, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, reflects on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the critical need for a robust and well-resourced public health system. The state is…

Screenshot from video showcasing Paula Nickelson, DHSS Director