Online Map and Text Number will Help Families Locate Local Summer Food Programs

June 3, 2025

Online Map and Text Number will Help Families Locate Local Summer Food Programs

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Summer Food Service Program is designed to provide breakfast, lunch, suppers and /or snacks to children living in eligible areas during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.

An online interactive map is provided to help families in Missouri find out where their children can receive free meals this summer. The map shows sites where children must sit and eat the meal, but the map also shows certain rural sites that are designated as non-congregate multi-day meal pick up sites.

Community organizations serve the meals at schools, churches, parks, swimming pools, YMCA facilities, Boys and Girls Clubs, and other spots where children gather when school is not in session.

The meals are provided to all children that attend the meal service location. Children do not have to register and there is no fee to participate in the program.

The map and more information about the Summer Food Service Program can be found at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp/.

Meals will be served to children age 18 and under. They are also provided to individuals age 18 to 21 that have been determined by a state or local educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in an established school program for the mentally or physically disabled and who participate in an established school program for the mentally or physically disabled.

Funding for the Summer Food Service Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free). Individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 711 or 1-800-735-2966. Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO, 65102 for more information.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Webinar: July 2025 Public Reporting HSRs: Hybrid, Claims-Based, and THA/TKA PRO-PM Measures, June 10

June 2, 2025

Webinar: July 2025 Public Reporting HSRs: Hybrid, Claims-Based, and THA/TKA PRO-PM Measures, June 10

This webinar will provide an overview of the Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs) for the hybrid measures, claims-based measures, and the Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA/Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Patient Reported Outcome-Based Performance Measure (PRO-PM) publicly reported in July 2025.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, June 10, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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3-Part Webinar Series: Overview of Rural Health Capital Resources, June 18

June 2, 2025

3-Part Webinar Series: Overview of Rural Health Capital Resources, June 18

Session 101: In this introductory session, participants will discover the basics of federal, state, and private sources of capital for rural health and learn how capital resources are used in rural settings to achieve community health improvement goals.

Session 102: In this foundational session, participants will explore how to access federal, state, and private capital sources to support rural health initiatives. The discussion focuses on practical strategies for utilizing these resources to achieve meaningful community health improvements in rural settings.

Session 103: This session provides an overview of the structure of the rural-serving philanthropic sector, explores how philanthropy view rural organizations and communities, and shares practical lessons for engaging and building long-term partnerships with rural funders.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 a.m.

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CE Opportunities: Two Expert to Expert Webinars Introducing New eCQMs for 2025 Implementation

June 2, 2025

CE Opportunities: Two Expert to Expert Webinars Introducing New eCQMs for 2025 implementation

Join the Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Mathematica for these two Expert to Expert Webinars.

Each webinar will review:

  • Measure intent and specifications, including:
  • Initial patient population,
  • Denominator,
  • Exclusions,
  • Numerator,
  • Data elements, and
  • Logic

Common questions for JIRA and other sources will be addressed. 1.0 Credit is offered for each of these webinars.

For additional information on these webinars and other Expert to Expert webinars, visit the Expert-to-Expert website.

Cost: Free

When:

  • Thursday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

New eCQM for 2025 Implementation – Hospital Harm: Acute Kidney Injury eCQM (HH-AK)

    • At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
      • Locate measure specifications,
      • Value sets,
      • Measure flow diagrams, and
      • Technical release notes on the eCQI Resource Center

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  • Wednesday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography

    • At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
      • Locate measure specifications,
      • Value sets,
      • Measure flow diagrams and,
      • Technical release notes on the eCQI Resource Center;

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Tobacco Cessation Resources

June 2, 2025

Pregnancy and Postpartum Tobacco Cessation Resources

The Missouri Tobacco Quit Services is proud to offer an opt-in Pregnancy and Postpartum Program that has given new and expectant moms the support they need to stop using tobacco while they are pregnant and help to prevent relapse after giving birth.

Participants receive:

  • Nine telephone coaching sessions (five during pregnancy and four postpartum),
  • A dedicated female Tobacco Cessation Coach,
  • Nicotine replacement therapy with physician consent,
  • A personalized welcome backed,
  • Digital services, including 2-way chat,
  • CASH INCENTIVES for all pregnancy and postpartum completed calls.

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Webinar – Preparing for What’s Next in Language Access: Navigating Regulatory Shifts + Sustaining Equitable Care, June 12

June 2, 2025

Webinar – Preparing for What’s Next in Language Access: Navigating Regulatory Shifts + Sustaining Equitable Care, June 12

Recent federal actions have reignited questions about language access requirements – but despite the headlines, the core compliance framework remains steady. What’s changing is how leading health systems are adapting and communicating across increasingly diverse patient populations.

In this session, legal counsel and leaders from Intermountain Health, Main Line Health and Catholic Health share how they’re approaching regulatory uncertainty, refining internal processes and protecting patient trust – all without starting from scratch.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Legal clarity: Recent federal changes and what they mean for compliance and risk exposure,
  • Inside the playbook: How Main Line Health and Catholic Health are adapting communication practices, and
  • Systemwide impact: Ways language access can drive better outcomes and long-term financial stability.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

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Engage Webinar Series – Empowering the ED: Five Strategies to Elevate Your Rural Emergency Department Performance, June 16

June 2, 2025

Engage Webinar Series – Empowering the ED: Five Strategies to Elevate Your Rural Emergency Department Performance, June 16

Join Custom Learning for this ENGAGE Webinar where Dr. John Jones and Brian Lee CSP, HoF, deliver practical insights and actionable strategies to help rural hospital leaders strengthen ED operations – by investing in what matters most: people.

This webinar is for rural hospital executives and clinical leaders.

Topics include:

  • Staffing models,
  • Admissions optimization,
  • Data-driven decisions,
  • Critical care training, and
  • Medical Director leadership

Key Takeaways:

  1. How to focus on optimizing admissions,
  2. The importance of data,
  3. Why critical care procedure education is critical,
  4. Optimize Medical Director leadership and support, and
  5. Above all, the importance of people

Cost: Free

When: Monday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.

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Whitepaper: How Corewell Health, Sutter Health, and UChicago Medicine are Transforming Patient Care with AI

June 2, 2025

Whitepaper: How Corewell Health, Sutter Health, and UChicago Medicine are Transforming Patient Care with AI

AI becomes more integrated into clinical workflows; leading health systems are evaluating its real-world impact on both clinicians and patients. Corewell Health, Sutter Health, and UChicago Medicine have partnered with Abridge to deploy generative AI that reduces cognitive load and documentation burden, freeing clinicians to focus more fully on patients.

Recent research on the Abridge AI platform’s use in clinical settings, including a study conducted by UChicago Medicine and Press Ganey, demonstrates significant improvements in patient experience across key metrics – such as clinician attentiveness, communication, and shared decision-making. These results underscore Abridge’s growing role in achieving the healthcare system’s quintuple aim:

  • Improving population health,
  • Enhancing care experience,
  • Reducing costs,
  • Advancing equity, and
  • Combating clinician burnout.

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Whitepaper: What CNOs, CIOs Need to Ask Before Choosing a Scheduling System

June 2, 2025

Whitepaper: What CNOs, CIOs Need to Ask Before Choosing a Scheduling System

One nurse is juggling back-to-back shifts. Another is sent home early. Meanwhile, care coordination falters and tensions rise. These ripple effects often trace back to a hidden disruptor: a scheduling system that can’t keep pace with the demands of modern clinical operations.

This guide – built for CIOs, CFOs, chief nursing officers and procurement leaders – helps healthcare teams cut through the noise and confidently assess workforce scheduling tools that align with their unique challenges.

Inside, you’ll find structured worksheets, essential vendor vetting questions and a breakdown of must-have features, from mobile scheduling an float pool optimization to be seamless system integration.

Use this guide to:

  • Clarify your organization’s top scheduling priorities, including self-scheduling, shift swapping and OR/ER complexity,
  • Evaluate vendors side-by-side with a focus on functionality, interoperability and long-term scalability, and
  • Align stakeholders around RFP timelines, budget considerations and the metrics that matter.

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Article: How Mercy is Advancing AI Across the Enterprise

June 2, 2025

Article: How Mercy is Advancing AI Across the Enterprise

As health systems nationwide navigate the complexities of integrating AI into clinical and operational workflows, St. Louis-based Mercy is scaling both traditional and generative AI across its enterprise.

Byron Yount, PhD, chief data and artificial intelligence officer at Mercy, spoke with Becker’s about:

  • the health system’s top priorities,
  • how it ensures responsible use of these technologies, and
  • how it’s preparing its workforce for an AI-enabled future in healthcare.

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