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<title>DHSS Offers Missouri Businesses Help in Emergency, Pandemic Flu Planning</title>		

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	<pubDate>Thu, 3 July 2008 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Don’t Take a Vacation from Healthy Eating This Summer</title>		

<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Eating_7-2-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 2 July 2008 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Program offers help for African-Americans combating diabetes</title>		

<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/African-AmericansDiabetes5-20-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 21:16:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Workers will take a walk for National Employee Health and Fitness Day</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/NEHFD5-20-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:14:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>State Health Department and Milk Board Join to Warn Missourians Against Consuming Raw Milk Products</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/RawMilkDangers5-16-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Eat Fresh from a Farmers Market or Your Own Back  Yard: Give Your Meals and Your  Health a Produce Boost</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FarmersMarket5-5-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 5 May 2008 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Director Kicks Off Older Americans Month in Missouri</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/OlderAmericans5-1-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 2 May 2008 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>State Health Department Stresses Easy, Effective Prevention During Missouri Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TickRelease5-1-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 1 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Officials Unveil Second Phase of Project to Stop Exploitation of Disabled and Elderly Everybody Loves Raymond Star Doris Roberts Helps Spread Message</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/MOSAFE4-23-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Gov. Blunt, Health Department Promote Statewide Effort to  Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect April is Child Abuse  Prevention Month</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/ChildAbuseNeglect4-15-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:32:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Gov. Blunt and State Health Department Encourage Missourians to Choose Just One Activity for Greater Personal Well-Being, Healthier Environment During Missouri Public Health Week</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PublicHealthWeek4-8-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2008 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Missourians Affected by Storm Damage Urged to Be Cautious with Food and Cooking Utensils to Avoid Illness</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FloodReleaseFoodandUtensilSafety3-20-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Department of Health and Senior Services provides Water Safety Information Related to Private Water Supply Wells</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FloodRelease3-20-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Residents and Volunteers Working in Flooded Areas Urged to Update Tetanus Shots, Take Health Precautions</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FloodRelease-Shots3-19-08.doc</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Eye tissue donation restores sight to thousands of Missourians</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/EyeDonorMonth_08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Department Of Health And Senior Services Reminds Missourians That Chicks and Ducklings Given as Easter Pets Can Spread Harmful Bacteria</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Chicks_08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Public Health Preparedness Exercise Tests State’s Response to Large-Scale Health Emergency
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	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PrepExercise3-17-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Health Officials Bring State Government Up Close and Personal to Carthage</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CapitalForADay3-14-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>New Task Force Working to Reduce Kidney Disease in Missouri</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/KidneyDiseaseTaskForce3-11-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>State Health Officials Provide New Guide to Eating Missouri Fish</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FishAdvisory2-28-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>DHSS Director Jane Drummond, Statewide Emergency Medical Care Groups Testify in Support of Proposed Emergency Stroke and Heart Attack Legislation</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/StrokeandHeartAttackLegislation2-27-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Health Officials Bring State Government Up Close and Personal to Farmington</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CapitalForADay2-1-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Public Health Campaign Uses Humor to Highlight Serious Subject: Influenza</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FifthGuy2-1-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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<title>Governor Blunt and Health Department Announce Race Is On for Best Older Worker of 2008</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/OlderWorker1-31-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>January is National Radon Action Month</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/RadonActionMonth1-28-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>New Resources Now Available to help Dialysis Patients Prepare for Emergencies</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Dialysis1-24-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Health Department Director Praises Gov. Blunt's Commitment to Reduce Smoking in Missouri</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Tobacco-Governors1-17-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Local Students Among Winners in State Radon Poster Contest</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/RadonPosterContest1-16-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Health Director Calls For Attorney General Nixon to "Cease and Desist" in Claims to Represent Her in Planned Parenthood Case</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PlannedParenthood1-10-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>National Tobacco Quitline celebrates One Million Calls</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TobaccoQuitline1-10-08.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Missourians Reminded to be Alert for Lead in Toys for  Young Children This Christmas, Throughout Year</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/LeadinToys12-21-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>State Health Department Offers Food Safety Tips for Holidays</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/07HolidayFoodSafety.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:44:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Help Long-Term Care Residents Celebrate the Holidays</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HelpLTCResidentsCelebrate11-20-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>November is Missouri Family Health History Month</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FamilyHealthHistory11-19-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Missouri lung cancer deaths remain high despite national decline</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Smokeout07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Long-Term Care Residents Honored During Residents’ Rights Week</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/ResidentsWeek10-9-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Retirement Age? "What’s that?" Seniors Ask, as More Join Workforce</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/NationalEmployOlderWorkersWeek9-21-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Missouri’s first West Nile virus-related death of the year reported</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FirstWNVDeath9-19-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Forum offers opportunity to discuss health care system in St. Louis area</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Summit9-13-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2007 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Missouri Residents Urged to Prepare in Advance of  Emergencies September is National  Preparedness Month</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/NPMonth9-11-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>World Rabies Day to Focus Attention on Threat of  Infection, Importance of Prevention</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/2007WorldRabiesDay9-6-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>Pandemic Flu Community Guides Now Availablein Doctor Offices, Hospital Waiting Rooms and  Senior Centers</title>		

	<link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PandemicFluCommunityGuide8-31-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>In Major Conflict, Nixon Wants Only Pro-Planned Parenthood Parties Representing Both Sides in Planned Parenthood Case</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Nixon8-27-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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  <title>State Health Director Terminates Jay Nixon for his Conflict of Interest in Planned Parenthood Case</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PlannedParenthoodCase8-22-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>Health Department Issues Reminder Warning on Castleberry Food Recall</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CastleberryRecall8-1-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>State’s First Verified Cases of Human West Nile Virus Reported</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FirstCaseWNV8-1-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>State health department urges Missourians to “Live Like Your Life Depends On It”</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CdCampaign8-1-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>August is Missouri Breastfeeding Month</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/BreastfeedingMonth7-31-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>Missourians Urged to Protect Themselves from the Heat This Summer</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HeatRelease6-22-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>New report shows traumatic brain injuries are increasing in Missouri</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TBI6-13-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 7:54:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>June 15 Designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/WorldElderAbuseDay6-13-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 7:52:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>Public health officials warn Missourians about tick-borne disease</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TickborneDisease6-6-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>Governor Blunt Announces Improved Newborn Screening Program</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CysticFibrosisScreening6-5-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     <title>Schools out for summer, but lunch will still be served to many Missouri children</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SummerFoodProgram5-21-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 8:05:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     	<title>Springfield Man Urges Missourians to Demand Better Care in Nursing Homes</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/BetterCare.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 8:02:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     	<title>Kansas City Area Woman Wins 2007 Older Worker of the Year</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/OlderWorker.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 8:01:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     	<title>Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services move to decertify Greene Haven from the Medicare/Medicaid Program</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/GreeneHaven.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2007 7:26:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     	<title>Turn off the television to help prevent obesity and improve health</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TurnoffTVWeek4-26-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 4:04:00 GMT</pubDate>	

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     	<title>State Health Department Stresses "Ready in 3" Preparedness during National Public Health Week</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/ReadyIn3Preparedness4-2-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 4:02:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/ReadyIn3Preparedness4-2-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Emergency Preparedness Resources available to Missouri’s Adult Care Facilities</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/EmerPrep3-21-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 9:40:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/EmerPrep3-21-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Statewide conference to focus on public health emergencies and the law</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/EmerandLaws.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/EmerandLaws.html</guid>	

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     	<title>State Health Officials Provide New Guide to Eating Fish in Missouri</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FishAdvisory2-22-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 3:01:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FishAdvisory2-22-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Missouri  Reports Cases of Salmonella Poisoning Related to Contaminated Peanut Butter</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SalmonellaPeanutButter2-16-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SalmonellaPeanutButter2-16-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Secondhand smoke harms heart as well as lungs</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TobaccoandHearthMonth2-15-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/TobaccoandHearthMonth2-15-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>State seeks local groups to help provide summer meals to needy children</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SummerFoodProgram2-1-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 08:23:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SummerFoodProgram2-1-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Cradle Your Baby From Lead Exposure</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CradleYourBaby1-31-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/CradleYourBaby1-31-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Competition Kicks Off for Best Older Worker of 2007</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/OlderWorkerAnnounce1-30-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/OlderWorkerAnnounce1-30-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>WIC is working to improve the health of Missouri women, infants and children</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/WICNewsRelease1-30-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/WICNewsRelease1-30-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Folic acid can help prevent birth defects, a leading cause of infant death</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/BirthDefectsPrevention1-29-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/BirthDefectsPrevention1-29-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Health Department says Blunt Proposals Will Improve Health of Missourians 
</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HealthNet1-25-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HealthNet1-25-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>DHSS provides Water Safety Information Related to Private Water Supply Wells during a Power Outage 
</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/1-ICE-1-14-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/1-ICE-1-14-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>DHSS warns Missourians to take precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/2-ICE-1-14-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2006 19:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/2-ICE-1-14-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Missourians Affected by Winter Storm Damage and Power Outages Urged to Be Cautious with Food to Avoid Illness</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/3-ICE-1-14-07.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/3-ICE-1-14-07.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Missouri Develops New Plan to Fight Heart Disease and Stroke</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HeartDiseaseStrokePlan.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2007 9:55:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HeartDiseaseStrokePlan.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Help  Long-Term Care Residents Celebrate the Holiday</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HelpLongTermResidentsCelebrate12-22-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 9:33:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/HelpLongTermResidentsCelebrate12-22-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Department of Health and Senior Services Denies Licenses to Anderson Guest Home and Related Facilities</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/AndersonDenial12-15-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/AndersonDenial12-15-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Statement by the Missouri Departments of Health and Senior Services and Mental Health</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/DHSSStatement12-13-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/DHSSStatement12-13-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>State Health Department Notifies Employees in Evacuated Buildings About Reporting for Work Tuesday</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Evacuation_Update.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2006 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Evacuation_Update.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Health Department Evacuates Three Buildings Due to Heavy Snow Concerns</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SnowConcerns.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2006 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/SnowConcerns.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Get Flu Vaccine Through December, January, and February for Protection</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FluVaccine11-29-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 9:58:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FluVaccine11-29-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Governor  Blunt designates November as Missouri Family History Month</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FamilyHistoryMonth11-14-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 9:01:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FamilyHistoryMonth11-14-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Secondhand smoke fills air with harmful chemicals and health concerns</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/GreatAmSmokeout11-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 9:01:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/GreatAmSmokeout11-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>New report shows asthma sends thousands of children to emergency room every  year</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Asthma10-16-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 9:01:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Asthma10-16-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>State Health Department Releases Health Advisory Urging Missourians Not to Keep Monkeys as Pets</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PrimateNewsRelease10-6-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 2:19:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/PrimateNewsRelease10-6-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Lieutenant Governor Kinder, Officials Release State's First-Ever Senior Report
		</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/MOSeniorReport7-31-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/MOSeniorReport7-31-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Victims of Storm Damage and Power Outages Urged to Be Cautious with Food 
to Avoid Illness</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FoodSafetyStorm7-25-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/FoodSafetyStorm7-25-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Missourians Warned to Protect Themselves Against Heat Wave</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Heat07-17-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Heat07-17-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>New report offers information about specialized stroke treatment in Missouri</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Stroke7-10-06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/Stroke7-10-06.html</guid>	

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     	<title>Fourth of July Perfect Time to Remember, Practice Summer Protection Against Ticks and Mosquitoes</title>		

	  <link>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/July4Tick-WNVRelease6_30_06.html</link>	

	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2006 9:30:00 GMT</pubDate>	

	  <guid>http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NewsAndPublicNotices/July4Tick-WNVRelease6_30_06.html</guid>	

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