Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

DHSS launches interactive statewide flu dashboard

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.

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  • It is available as an interactive online dashboard , launched today.
  • The first week of this official flu season, Oct. 1-7, showed low flu activity with 125 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A and B reported statewide.
  • The dashboard streamlines the previous weekly flu reports , which DHSS has produced for many years during each official flu season (October through mid-May).
  • “This dashboard is another example of our continued commitment to modernizing the data we collect, analyze and share with Missourians,” said DHSS Director Paula F. Nickelson.

The Button Law Firm Demands Accountability from Jefferson City Daycare After Boy Breaks Leg

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized daycare injury attorneys Russell Button and Ashley Washington of The Button Law Firm are rallying to hold God's Little Tikes Childcare accountable for negligent practices that led to a 1-year-old boy breaking his femur at the daycare center in August 2022.

Key Points: 
  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized daycare injury attorneys Russell Button and Ashley Washington of The Button Law Firm are rallying to hold God's Little Tikes Childcare accountable for negligent practices that led to a 1-year-old boy breaking his femur at the daycare center in August 2022.
  • The Button Law Firm's Texas team joins Finney Injury Law, based in St. Louis, in litigation claiming the Jefferson City facility violated multiple safety laws, including overcrowding and improper supervision, that caused the child's preventable injury.
  • "Litigation is always a last resort, but this family deserves answers about what happened to their young son," says attorney Russell Button of The Button Law Firm.
  • "The facility's shocking record highlights the systemic disregard for child safety," says Ashley Washington of The Button Law Firm.

Lawsuit: Overcrowding Responsible for 1-Year-Old's Broken Leg at God's Little Tikes Childcare

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A Jefferson City mother is suing God's Little Tikes Childcare, alleging that overcrowding, improper supervision, and other safety violations led to her 1-year-old son breaking his femur at the daycare center in August 2022.

Key Points: 
  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A Jefferson City mother is suing God's Little Tikes Childcare, alleging that overcrowding, improper supervision, and other safety violations led to her 1-year-old son breaking his femur at the daycare center in August 2022.
  • "An innocent toddler was seriously hurt because God's Little Tikes Childcare ignored multiple safety laws," says Finney Injury Law attorney Chris Finney , who is representing Scott and her son in the lawsuit.
  • The agency substantiated Scott's allegations that God's Little Tikes Childcare violated safety laws, including staff-to-child ratios, appropriate child supervision, play areas, and playgrounds.
  • The case is La'Chelle Scott, as next friend and mother of K.A., a minor child, vs. Fountain of Life Family Worship Center d/b/a God's Little Tikes Childcare, Case No.

VIP Selected to Deploy New Medicaid Case Management System in Missouri

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is proud to announce a partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS) to develop and deploy a new Medicaid case management system (ECMS).

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is proud to announce a partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS) to develop and deploy a new Medicaid case management system (ECMS).
  • This innovative system will revolutionize the administration of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs across the state of Missouri.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Missouri DSDS in deploying the Medicaid case management system for Home and Community-Based Services programs," said VIP CEO, Jonna Ward.
  • The ECMS system will offer end-to-end case tracking for both Medicaid State Plan (MSP) Services and Waiver programs.

Cannacore Group Offers Licensing Consulting Services for Applicants in Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, & the US Virgin Islands

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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MIAMI, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Current & Upcoming Licensing Opportunities Across the United States

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  • Missouri: Currently, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is accepting applications for Transportation and Seed-to-Sale licenses.
  • The 48 initial licenses to be awarded will be limited to 6 in each of the 8 congressional districts – 4 wholesale facilities and 2 dispensaries.
  • To apply for a Microbusiness license, applicants will be required to pay a $1,500 application fee, as well as a $1,500 annual fee.
  • US Virgin Islands: In January 2023, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act streamlining a regulatory scheme for both medicinal and adult-use of cannabis.

SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Senior Services to Support Campus Expansion

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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The grant will support the campus expansion of a new Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness to provide comprehensive care for underserved and vulnerable seniors.

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  • The grant will support the campus expansion of a new Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness to provide comprehensive care for underserved and vulnerable seniors.
  • Through the Center, the non-profit will offer collaborative senior adult services for physical health, dementia care, and experiential arts education, respite services for caregivers, and clinical services across the age spectrum.
  • “Senior Services has been a valuable resource in the greater Winston-Salem community for many years, and the demand for their services continues to escalate,” said Damian Carter, SECU regional senior vice president.
  • Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $235 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.

Columbia Care Celebrates Launch of Adult Use Cannabis Sales in Missouri

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced it began adult-use sales on February 4 at its Cannabisti dispensary, located in Hermann, Missouri.

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  • Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced it began adult-use sales on February 4 at its Cannabisti dispensary, located in Hermann, Missouri.
  • Cannabist Hermann offers a wide variety of products as well as brands, including Columbia Care’s Amber, Classix, Hedy and Seed & Strain.
  • In addition to its dispensary in Hermann, the Company also operates a manufacturing facility in nearby Columbia, Missouri, which produces vapes, edibles and pre-rolls.
  • i Cannabist Hermann is managed by Columbia Care, LLC on behalf of Columbia Care MO, LLC through a managed services arrangement.

Metrc Expands Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the State of Missouri for Regulation of its Adult-Use Cannabis Market

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced the expansion of its contract with the State of Missouri to support the regulation of its adult-use cannabis market.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced the expansion of its contract with the State of Missouri to support the regulation of its adult-use cannabis market.
  • The Company has been the state’s partner in the regulation of its medical cannabis market since 2019.
  • When Amendment 3 was passed in November 2022, Missouri became the 21st state to legalize adult-use cannabis.
  • Metrc continues to be the favored partner of regulators and businesses in serving their unique needs and goals.

5WPR Impact Team Announces Partnership with NYC-based Non-Profit Organization Henry Street Settlement

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the new 5W Impact team will be partnering with Henry Street Settlement, a nonprofit social service agency in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. The 5W Impact team is an employee-driven initiative to offer pro bono services and promote volunteerism for staff-nominated causes. Henry Street Settlement, which provides social services, arts programs and health care services to New Yorkers of all ages, aligns with the team's mission of making a greater community impact. 

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today thenew 5W Impact team will be partnering with Henry Street Settlement, a nonprofit social service agency in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City.
  • The 5W Impact team is an employee-driven initiative to offer pro bono services and promote volunteerism for staff-nominated causes.
  • Over the fourth quarter, the 5W Impact team will be working alongside Henry Street Settlement to promote the agency and its programs including the NYCHA Arts Initiative, Community Response Team, Mentoring and Nurturing (M.A.N.)
  • "Henry Street Settlement has been helping New Yorkers for over 125 years" said Barbara Kancelbaum at Henry Street Settlement.

THE MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS 54TH ANNUAL AZTEC AWARDS VIRTUAL GALA

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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MONTEBELLO, Calif. , Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) will celebrate another successful year of dedicated service to the community with the announcement of its 54th Annual Aztec Awards Virtual Gala. The Awards will be virtual this year and expected to highlight the organization's programs in Early Childhood Education, Community Development, and Senior Services, and will be held on October 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM US/Pacific Time.

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  • MONTEBELLO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) will celebrate another successful year of dedicated service to the community with the announcement of its 54th Annual Aztec Awards Virtual Gala.
  • MAOF is excited at the 54th annual celebration of the essential services our organization provides every day to Latinos.
  • Individuals interested in participating in the Aztec Awards can watch the virtual streaming gala at 6:00 pm, US Pacific Time, on Wednesday, October 26, by clicking on the following weblink https://maofaztecawards.org/ .
  • About the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation:
    The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is a non-profit, state-wide community-based organization established in 1963 by community leader Dionicio Morales to serve under-resourced individuals and families in the Los Angeles area.