Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

The funds are designated for specific purposes as required by a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2022.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services credits the widespread availability of Naloxone for the drop in overdose deaths.

The chief medical officer for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services discusses the illness and what to watch for.

The heat index Saturday is expected to reach 106 in the Springfield, Missouri area.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is sharing ways, big and small, that people can improve their health.

State regulators say “potential product safety concerns” were an issue in the Missouri marijuana industry in recent days.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we look at COVID-19's impact.

In this segment of KSMU's Sense of Community Series, "Shorter Lives: Why Missouri's Life Expectancy is Dropping," we explore some of the reasons why the state's population as a whole is living fewer years.

The new webpage is designed to provide better outcomes for moms and babies.

The Disease Intervention Specialist Program consists of 2 DIS specialists and a community health advocate.