Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Take a trip down mammary lane ✨ To do list: ✅ Talk with your doctor about potential risk factors for breast cancer and schedule a mammogram if you are 40+ ✅ Perform a self check (even if you don't know what these things are) ✅ Update your wardrobe to include more pink 🤝 ✅ Comment which items you remember, share your fav and tag your breastie to give them a nudge! #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Mammogram #GoPink #Nostalgia #EightiesBaby

Alzheimer's disease is relentless. So are we. 💪 Register today for the Walk to End Alzheimer's at alz.org/walk or make a donation to help support the 122,00 Missourians living with this disease. Alzheimer's Association®

✨This is a woman we cannot live without! Tiffany Bayer was honored at the Missouri Public Health Association’s Annual Conference with the Excellence in Collaboration Award. Tiffany plays a crucial role within our team by serving as the primary point of contact between DHSS and 115 local public health agencies. Her nomination letter thanked her and recognized her ability to navigate uncertain times with a calm, graceful, honest and empathetic approach, unmatched skill as a liaison, and commitment to the role. We are so grateful to be a part of Team Tiffany!

Went digging around the archives and found a fossil! 😉 It might be old, but the message is still true: Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin or IR3535 to tell mosquitoes to buzz off! #Mosquitoes #BugSpray #WestNileVirus #LewisAndClark #BearGrease #ThrowbackThursday

Cases of West Nile virus (WNV) are rising across Missouri and the rest of the country. This infection often causes no symptoms, but about 1 in 5 people may develop a flu-like illness with fever, headache or body aches. In rare cases, especially in older adults or people with weakened immune systems, it can cause serious problems like swelling of the brain or spinal cord and/or paralysis. Missouri currently has 16 human cases of West Nile virus, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and three deaths. This is a large increase compared to previous years. 🦟 Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin or IR3535. 🦟 Wear long sleeves and pants when outside, especially at dawn and dusk. 🦟 Dump out standing water. 🦟 Make sure your door and window screens are secure. #WestNileVirus #Mosquitoes #Mosquito #VectorBorneDiseases

GREAT NEWS! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April Mertens for being selected for inclusion in Continental's Who’s Who in America for Executives! April is the definition of a dedicated leader. She expertly manages crucial state government processes, helps develop state exams and is committed to transforming systems for a more efficient future. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Business and Human Relations Management from Columbia College and is an active member of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards. April is most proud of her family: a loving marriage of 27 years and her two sons. Congratulations, April! Your commitment to excellence and thoughtful guidance is remarkable.

⏰ We have an exciting loan repayment program for health professionals closing Nov. 1! This program can help interested professionals repay educational loans in exchange for service in areas of health care provider shortages in Missouri. The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program can award up to $65,000 to eligible health care, mental health and public health professionals: ⚕️$65,000 for licensed health care and mental health practitioners with a doctoral degree ⚕️$35,000 for licensed health care and mental health practitioners with a bachelor's or master's degree ⚕️$20,000 for public health professionals with a bachelor's degree ⚕️$10,000 for licensed health care and mental health providers with an associate degree Visit https://lnkd.in/gdCHHz3f for more information!

🛡️ Residents in long-term care have the right to participate in their own care decisions, voice concerns and make choices about daily life. The Missouri Ombudsman program is here to help ensure those rights are honored. Learn more at Health.Mo.Gov/ombudsman.

No script? No problem. 💅 The idea that conversations with the kids in your life have to be tough is SO last year. Break the ice and truly listen with the Connect With Me app: a free resource that allows you to meet them where they're at. #ConnectWithMe #CWM

🩷🎗️🩷The State Capitol is pink tonight to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in honor of survivors, those lost to breast cancer, those battling the disease, medical professionals and researchers. Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women, with nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States expected to face a diagnosis during their lifetime. The Capitol lighting serves as a visible reminder of the importance of awareness, education and early detection - thank you Governor Mike Kehoe! Resources are available statewide to help Missourians access breast cancer screenings and support services. Learn more at Health.Mo.Gov/smhw.