NETWORK UPDATES
Thanksgiving and Holiday Meal Resources in Missouri
Find local Thanksgiving and Holiday meal resources & supports
(Provided by DSS Workforce Initiatives)
- Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets
- November 25, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 650 Mills Dr, Lebanon.
- For more information, call (417) 664 ‑ 2290.
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- November 25, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- 350 Sycamore, Fulton.
- For more information, call (573) 416 ‑ 6464.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27 (reservations required by Nov 20).
- The Rotary Club of Arnold
- Reserve meal.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.
- 819 Main St, Parkville.
- Reserve a seat.
- Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- 100 W Hudson St, Wellsville.
- Preorder by calling (636) 359 ‑ 5583.
- Community Thanksgiving
- November 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 1707 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield.
- For more information, visit Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
- Love Your Neighbor Lunch
- November 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 202 Vaughn Rd, Branson.
- For more information, visit Love Your Neighbor Lunch.
- Free Thanksgiving Meal
- November 27, 11:30 a.m.
- 3740 Telegraph Rd, Arnold.
- Thanksgiving Day Meal
- November 27, 12:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- 6025 Prospect Ave, Kansas City.
- RSVP required.
- Holiday Support
- Meals & Christmas Toys in Greene County.
- For more information, visit Holiday Support.
Find additional pantry locators, mobile food distributions, and drive-thru pickup options throughout Missouri in the Food Services & Supports section of the Weekly Snapshot.
System UPDATES
Missouri SNAP Recipients to Receive Full November Benefits
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that all participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Missouri will receive their full November benefits, following the passage of the FY 26 Appropriations Act on November 12, 2025.
DSS is working quickly to distribute the remaining funds: those who already got partial benefits will receive the remainder soon, and no action is required from recipients. The agency is coordinating with the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) and the state’s electronic benefit transfer (EBT) vendor to complete system updates and full disbursement.
Read more: Missourians to Receive Full November SNAP Benefits Following Federal Funding Restoration
infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula — Urgent Alert for Caregivers & Providers
A national investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found a concerning link between the brand ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula and a multistate outbreak of Infant Botulism. The illness is being seen in babies aged between roughly 16 and 157 days who had consumed this product.
Key points:
- As of Nov 10 2025, at least 15 infants hospitalized in 12 states have suspected or confirmed infant botulism and had exposure to ByHeart formula.
- Preliminary lab testing found the bacteria that cause botulism, Clostridium botulinum, in an opened can of the formula (lot 206VABP/251131P2).
- The FDA and CDC, still investigating, have not yet found other formula brands at this time linked to the outbreak.
What caregivers should do:
- Do not use any ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula (any size, cans or single‑serve) until further notice.
- If your infant consumed this formula and shows symptoms such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, weak muscle tone, or trouble breathing , seek immediate medical attention.
- If you still have the product, record the lot number/use‑by date, label it “DO NOT USE”, store safely for a month (in case testing requires it), then discard if no illness occurs.
For health‑care providers:
- Be alert for infant botulism signs (especially in babies under 1 year) and consider the exposure history to formula.
- Investigators recommend early treatment without waiting for lab confirmation when infant botulism is suspected.
Implications for maternal‑substance use & mental health work:
- This incident underscores how infant feeding safety is critically tied to broader maternal and child‑health systems; peer‑work and wrap‑around support pathways should include awareness of product recalls and infant health alerts.
- For mothers navigating substance use or mental/behavioral health challenges, ensuring trusted feeding practices and timely access to safe alternatives is particularly important.
- Rallying maternal‑health networks to disseminate urgent alerts (like this formula recall) can bridge gaps in equity and access, ensuring all caregivers, especially in underserved or rural areas, receive up‑to‑date safety information.
Read more: FDA: Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism — Infant Formula (Nov 2025)
Medicare Cuts Threaten OB-GYN Access and Practice Sustainability
The final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a concerning reduction in physician payments, even as practice costs rise and care becomes increasingly complex. For OB‑GYN practices, this isn’t just a financial issue, it affects patients’ access to care, the viability of smaller practices, and long-term sustainability.
You can take action to support OB‑GYNs and patient care by contacting your policymakers and backing ACOG’s advocacy efforts.
Read more: Support ACOG’s Advocacy Efforts
Celebrate MCH Leaders: Submit Your AMCHP Award Nominations!
The AMCHP Annual Awards recognize outstanding Maternal and Child Health (MCH) leaders who have made significant contributions to their communities and the field. With seven award categories, this is your opportunity to honor a colleague or peer whose dedication and impact deserve celebration.
Nominations are open until January 9, 2026, with awardees to be recognized at the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Award Categories
- John C. MacQueen Lecture Award: For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Candidates must be able to record the lecture for distribution during the AMCHP Annual Conference in March 2026.
- Community Partnership Award: For exemplary collaborations between Title V entities and community-based organizations. This award uplifts the importance of sustainable and outcome-focused partnerships in promoting the dignity and overall well-being of communities.
- Emerging MCH Professional Award: For outstanding state MCH professionals under age 45 or with less than 10 years of experience whose work has made substantial contributions to their state’s MCH program, their state’s MCH outcomes, or made other significant contributions to promoting and protecting the health of women, children, and families in their state or jurisdiction.
- Excellence in State MCH Leadership Award: For an outstanding state MCH professional whose career has made significant contributions to the health of women, children, and families in their state or jurisdiction.
- Merle McPherson Family Leadership Award: For exemplary contributions to further family/professional collaboration within a state or jurisdictional Title V Program and AMCHP.
- Ryan Colburn Scholarship Award: For a young adult who identifies as having complex health care needs or disabilities to attend the AMCHP Annual Conference, grow as a leader in MCH, and continue to honor Ryan’s legacy.
- Vince Hutchins Leadership Award: For leadership in promoting a society responsive to the needs of women, children, youth, and families.
Interested in nominating someone?
Watch the recording of our previous call for nominations webinar to learn more about the nomination process from AMCHP Staff and Board leadership. You can also visit our webpage to view past winners from 2025 for inspiration.
Ready to nominate?
If you would like to get started, please fill out this online nomination form and submit it along with all nomination materials by January 9, 2026.
Learn more and submit your nomination: AMCHP Annual Awards
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program & member highlights
Share Your Insights: MO PQC Maternal SUD Experience Survey
The Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MO PQC) is conducting a Maternal SUD Experience Survey to better understand knowledge, barriers, and opportunities in caring for women with substance use disorder (SUD). We invite professionals across all roles, clinical providers, community-based staff, public health workers, child welfare and juvenile court staff, and peer recovery specialists, to participate and share their perspectives.
Your input will help shape future training and programming for providers supporting mothers with SUD. Survey results will be shared broadly through the MO PQC in 2026.
As a thank-you, participants who provide their email at the end of the survey will be entered into a random drawing for one of five $100 Amazon e-gift cards. Your responses will remain confidential and separate from your email.
Take the survey: Maternal SUD Experience Survey
New 24/7 Crisis Center Underway in Columbia — Big Leap for Community Mental Health
We’re thrilled to announce that Burrell Behavioral Health (BBH) has broken ground on a new, expanded crisis center in Columbia, a major stride for our region’s mental-health infrastructure.
Here are the key highlights:
- The new facility is planned to be over 5,000 sq ft, roughly three times the size of the current site.
- It will offer walk-in, same-day care for adults (18+), including psychiatric assessment, peer support, medication-assisted treatment for opioid use, and up to 72-hour observation (versus 23 hours at current center).
- Funding includes approximately $3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) via the City of Columbia, with BBH providing ongoing staffing resources.
- The expansion is much more than bricks & mortar: the existing center has reportedly saved the community an estimated $14 million in the last year by diverting hospitalizations and jail time for individuals in crisis.
This development has significant implications for behavioral-health access, equity, and community stability, especially for those experiencing crisis or substance use challenges. It aligns with local efforts to ensure timely, non-emergency pathways for care rather than defaulting to hospitalization or incarceration.
Read article: Burrell Behavioral Health Announces Groundbreaking for New Crisis Center in Columbia
Learn more about BBH: Burrell Behavioral Health
Free Narcan Available at Nine Locations Across Clay County
Did you know Clay County Public Health sponsors nine different Narcan pickup locations around the county? In partnership with local host sites and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, community members can easily access a free box of this life-saving medication to help reverse opioid overdoses.
Read more: Get Narcan in Clay County
Boost Child Care Access: Apply for Missouri’s Innovation Grant!
The Office of Childhood is now accepting applications for the Innovation Grant to support the launch of new child care programs in Missouri. This funding opportunity is designed for new providers partnering with local businesses or community organizations to increase access to quality child care. Eligible applicants can receive up to $625,000 in matching funds, providing a significant boost to expand services and meet community needs.
Applications are due November 30, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your community’s child care infrastructure!
Learn more and apply: Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program
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Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project
Beacon Reproductive Health Network (formerly Missouri Family Health Council) is proud to offer a community grant opportunity – the Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project – in conjunction with the Missouri Foundation for Health as part of The Right Time initiative. The Right Time initiative focuses on improving contraceptive equity in Missouri using a multi-pronged approach that aims to make it easier to receive and provide contraceptive care in our state.
The purpose of the Building Contraceptive Capacity Community Grant Project is to support health centers that are or could be part of the contraceptive care safety-net in Missouri to begin or expand their client-centered contraceptive care offerings through the provision of training, technical assistance, and financial support to clinics and their staff.
Grant amounts will be based on the scope of the project agreed upon between the agency and Beacon, but will likely range from between $5,000 and $25,000 per project. Beacon will directly facilitate and fund training, technical assistance, clinic efficiency studies, and more while working with clinics to provide direct funding for advanced stocking of contraceptive methods, EHR upgrades, staff participation in the project, etc.
Please complete the interest form if you’d like to connect with a Beacon team member about the possibility of your agency receiving a Building Contraceptive Capacity Grant as part of our project.
The interest form will remain open until Friday, December 12th. Projects should be time-limited and will begin their planning phase in January of 2026 and may continue through December of 2027, depending on scope.
A public information session will be held on Monday, November 10th from 4:00pm – 4:30pm on Zoom. Registration for that information session is now open.
Grant Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB5BUabonJS9G882k_tWqcZyozMtAj4tocUknNAZ5BK455jA/viewform
Registration for November 10th Information Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3gYBYb8hSsaDUDtVI_XNeg#/registration
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Insights & Innovations
New Study Validates Genetic Links to Postpartum Depression — Implications for Maternal Mental Health
A new large‐scale study published in eClinicalMedicine, titled “Identification and validation of postpartum depression,” sheds light on why some new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD), a condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 women worldwide.
Key takeaways include:
- The research found that genetics may play a role in who develops PPD, alongside other factors.
- PPD is complex and can’t be explained by a single cause — both biological and personal experiences matter.
- Understanding these risk factors can help healthcare providers and support programs identify and help mothers earlier.
Read more: Identification and Validation of Postpartum Depression
Hospital Addiction Consults Drive MOUD Access
A new study titled “Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals With an Addiction Consult Service” explored how hospital‐based addiction consults influence access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Key highlights:
- The study looked at 2,117 adult patient admissions across six NYC public hospitals that rolled out a consult service called “CATCH” for opioid‐related diagnoses.
- Overall, 60.9% of admissions received a MOUD order (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone).
- Patients who received a CATCH consult had over 3 times higher odds of receiving a MOUD order (OR 3.22).
- However, patients identified as Black had significantly lower odds of receiving a MOUD order compared to White patients (OR 0.52).
- The authors note the need to better understand and address the organizational, contextual, and equity‐related barriers to treatment.
Read more: PubMed Abstract – Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients
Punitive Drug Laws May Reduce Prenatal Care
A new study finds that laws criminalizing drug use during pregnancy can discourage people from seeking prenatal care and hospital births. Fear of legal consequences, like arrest or child welfare involvement, is likely driving this trend. Experts recommend non-punitive, supportive approaches to improve maternal and infant health.
Read more: Criminalizing Prenatal Drug Use Linked to Reduced Prenatal Care
Tackling Childhood Trauma During Reproductive Years
The Office of the California Surgeon General (CA OSG) has released an issue brief titled “Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) During Reproductive Years to Improve Lifelong Health.”
Here are the key take‑aways:
- Childhood trauma — abuse, neglect, household dysfunction (such as parental substance use or incarceration) — affects nearly two‑thirds of Californians.
- Those with four or more ACEs face significantly higher risks of chronic illness, mental health conditions, poor birth outcomes, and substance use during pregnancy.
- The reproductive years (before, during, and after pregnancy) are identified as a critical window to intervene, support resilience, and break intergenerational cycles of trauma.
The brief calls for four priority actions:
- Raise awareness of how ACEs impact reproductive and maternal health.
- Expand ACEs screening in reproductive health settings and integrate trauma‑informed care.
- Promote Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that build resilience and buffer trauma’s impact.
- Strengthen cross‑sector collaboration (clinical, community, policy) and leverage existing programs (e.g., ACEs Aware) to embed ACEs‑informed care.
Read more: Addressing ACEs During Reproductive Years (CA OSG)
Sobering Centers & How They Can Support Substance Care — Free Webinar
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), in partnership with the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), is hosting a webinar titled “Developing and Sustaining Sobering Centers: Perspectives from California.” This session will explore how so‑called “sobering centers,” safe, short‑term facilities for people intoxicated from drugs or alcohol, can be a valuable alternate pathway to emergency rooms or incarceration.
Key points:
- Sobering centers often operate 24/7 and offer rest, meals, substance‐use education/counseling, and help connecting to health or behavioral‐health services.
- They are recognized in California’s Medicaid reform initiative CalAIM as part of “community supports” that can reduce strain on traditional healthcare and justice systems.
- The webinar will bring in national experts and California providers to share lessons on partnering across sectors (behavioral health, EMS, law enforcement, health plans) and sustaining operations over time.
Read more & register: Developing & Sustaining Sobering Centers: Perspectives from California
Read more: Sobering Centers Explained, 2025 Updates
insights ON-DEMAND
Addiction Medicine: Beyond the abstract — Medication for Opoid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients; featuring Dr. Jennifer Mcneely
In a recent Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer McNeely discusses her new study titled “Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for Hospitalized Patients at Six New York City Public Hospitals with an Addiction Consult Service”.
community tools & supports
MO MOMS Line — November Schedule
What is MO MOMS Line?
Free peer-led support for all perinatal people experiencing any form of mood and anxiety struggles. Call the MO MOMS Line at 314-768-MOMS – A help line with connection to 1:1 Perinatal Mental Health Peer Coaching, MOMS Groups, Community Resources, and more.
Did you also know?
- In person moms groups are designed as a bit of respite for moms who attend? Childcare support is provided in the same room or in an adjoining room. Transportation is available. A meal for mom and her kiddos is provided. And diaper, wipes & period supplies.
- Zoom group attendees are invited to pick-up diapers, wipes and period supplies quarterly? And self-care treats are mailed to attendees.
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resources & supports
Missouri Resources
mental & behavioral health resources/supports
support resources
- Missouri Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- Visit 988lifeline.org
- Veterans (press 1)
- Español (oprime 2)
- LGBTQ+ Youth (press 3)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- NAMI Helpline: Call 1 – 800 – 950 – NAMI (6264)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-4673
- National Call Center for Homeless Vets: Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
- United Way: Dial 2-1-1
Helpful Websites
Support Groups
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
- Postpartum Support International (Spanish Support Groups): Encuentros de apoyo
- SAMHSA Support Groups: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support/support-group-or-local-program
- NAMI Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/support-education/support-groups/
Additional Resources
Food Services & supports
Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Pantry Locator
- Food Distribution Events
- For more information, visit Second Harvest Community Food Bank
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UPCOMING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Find upcoming trainings and development opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10
Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
- Wednesday, November 19, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Nicotine and THC Vaping Among Adolescents: Screening and Treatment Management for Stimulant Use Disorders
- Virtual event via Zoom
- Credits available
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will present a didactic on clinical strategies for identifying and treating adolescent nicotine and THC vaping. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
Alcohol Use Disorder 101
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CST
Location: Zoom
Essentials of treating stimulant use disorder
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom
managing alcohol use during the holidays
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom
SUD Care Continuum ECHO® Cycle 10
Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
- Wednesday, December 3, 11-12:15 PM CST: SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Preventative Health Issues in SUD Care
- Virtual event via Zoom
- Credits available
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Joanna D’Afflitti, MD, MPH, will identify issues where preventative health screening and education may benefit patients in addiction treatment and describe communication strategies for educating patients about and engaging patients in preventative treatments. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
FREE prenatal education classes at phelps health
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Are you expecting a little one? Join us for free prenatal classes designed to help you prepare for labor, delivery and newborn care! These classes are open to expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy and include a tour of the Phelps Health Obstetrics Unit.
What you’ll learn:
- Pregnancy danger signals
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth (C-sections)
- Pain management and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding and more!
Training Date
- December 6, 2025
A support person is welcome to attend with you! Classes are free and open to the public.
Please call (573) 458-7397 to register. Sign up today!
managing alcohol use during the holidays
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom
navigating grief and loss following substance use-related death
Date: December 16, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom
UPCOMING EVENTS
Find upcoming events and opportunities at https://moactionnetwork.org/announcements/#events
KC Mom + Baby: A Local Baby Fair by Kansas City Mom Collective
Join the Kansas City Mom Collective for a day of community, education, and celebration at the KC Mom + Baby fair! This event is designed for new and expectant parents, offering a wealth of resources and support.
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS
- Admission: Tickets start at $12.76
Highlights Include:
- Over 40 local vendors and exhibitors
- Expert-led sessions on parenting, wellness, and baby care
- Swag bags for the first 150 attendees
- Exciting giveaways and door prizes
Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, this fair is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local resources and experts. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.
Parenting Workshop
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Gamber Community Center Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Gamber Community Center is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal with friends and family for $12 per person.
Pre-registration is required. Secure your spot by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling 816-969-1580.
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2026 Convening for Maternal and Infant Health in Missouri!
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This statewide gathering will bring together changemakers, health care professionals, advocates, and community leaders to advance maternal and infant health across Missouri. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, sessions and registration!
Secure Your Spot: Early Bird Registration Open for AMCHP 2026!
Early bird registration is now open for the 2026 AMCHP Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of maternal and child health professionals in the country. The conference will be held March 7–10, 2026 at The Westin, Washington DC Downtown.
Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering by January 9, 2026—you can secure your spot now and complete payment later. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and advance maternal and child health practices alongside leaders and peers from across the nation.
Register now: AMCHP 2026 Annual Conference
Save the Date: Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
📅 March 24–26, 2026 |📍 Baltimore, MD
This landmark national conference brings together stakeholders from across the country to address youth alcohol and substance use. It marks the first joint gathering in over a decade dedicated to prevention, treatment, and recovery for young people.
For more details and updates, visit: Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
SUBMIT SYSTEM UPDATES, ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS
Submit System Updates, Organizational News
Use the following form Bee in the Know – System Updates, Organizational News to submit updates, or organizational news to be featured by the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network. These updates and news will be shared in upcoming installments of the Weekly Snapshot, on our social media platforms, as well as in Action Network meetings, workgroup meetings, and other activities. To share time-sensitive information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu
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