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11/14/2025

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11/14/2025

11/14/2025

🌟 Check out this week's installment of the Weekly Snapshot! 🌟

Every week, the Maternal Health Action Network keeps you “in the know” with the latest system updates, organizational news, upcoming events, training opportunities, and resources from across Missouri.

View the full Snapshot at https://moactionnetwork.org/weekly-snapshot-50/

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES:

🍽️ Missouri SNAP Recipients to Receive Full November Benefits
All Missouri SNAP participants will receive their full November benefits automatically.

🍼 Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula
FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. Caregivers should avoid using the product.

📝 Share Your Insights: MO PQC Maternal SUD Experience Survey
Professionals working with mothers experiencing SUD are invited to complete a survey to inform future training and programs.

🏥 New 24/7 Crisis Center Underway in Columbia
Burrell Behavioral Health is constructing a new crisis center to provide expanded same-day care, psychiatric assessments, and peer support.

💊 Free Narcan Available at Nine Locations Across Clay County
Clay County Public Health offers free Narcan boxes at nine local sites in partnership with the Missouri Institute of Mental Health.

🧬 New Study Validates Genetic Links to Postpartum Depression
Research shows postpartum depression is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, highlighting the need for early screening and support.

💉 Hospital Addiction Consults Drive MOUD Access
Addiction consult services in hospitals increase the likelihood that patients receive medications for opioid use disorder, though racial disparities persist.

⚖️ Punitive Drug Laws May Reduce Prenatal Care
Laws criminalizing prenatal drug use are linked to lower prenatal care engagement and fewer hospital births; experts call for supportive, non-punitive approaches.

💔 Tackling Childhood Trauma During Reproductive Years
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) during reproductive years is crucial to improving maternal and child health outcomes.

🚨 Sobering Centers & How They Can Support Substance Care
Sobering centers provide safe, short-term care for intoxicated individuals, offering alternatives to emergency rooms or incarceration.

🎙️ BONUS: Addiction Medicine Podcast Featuring Dr. Jennifer McNeely
Dr. McNeely discusses her research on MOUD for hospitalized patients and the impact of addiction consult services.

And more…

Missed last week’s Snapshot? No worries! Stay current on system updates, organizational news, and more by visiting: https://moactionnetwork.org/category/weekly-snapshot/

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu or visit moactionnetwork.org

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11/14/2025

Missourians to Receive Full November SNAP Benefits Following Federal Funding Restoration Missouri Department of Social Services sent this bulletin at 11/13/2025 05:35 PM CST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2025 CONTACT: Baylee.Watts@dss.mo.gov Missourians to Receive Full November SNAP Benefits F...

11/13/2025

🚨 PSA: Don't fall for the "natural" hype.
We need to talk about 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a potent psychoactive compound being sold in gummies, candies and liquid shots that's marketed as a chill vibe. Spoiler alert: it's anything but.

This unregulated, synthetic derivative of kratom is opioid-like and seriously potent - we're talking up to 13 times stronger than morphine. Yeah, you read that right. THIRTEEN.

The Missouri Poison Center is reporting a spike in exposures: 47 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH so far in 2025, which is nearly double the number from 2024. Three of those cases involved isolated 7-OH, with at least one requiring hospital evaluation. These products carry huge risks, including addiction, overdose and even death. Your well-being is worth more than a questionable convenience store candy. The advice is clear: avoid 7-OH products.

Symptoms of 7-OH exposure may include:
🚫 Nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal distress.
🚫 Anxiety, agitation, confusion and insomnia.
🚫 Rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
🚫 Seizures, unconsciousness and withdrawal symptoms.
🚫 Risk of overdose, especially when combined with alcohol or other sedatives.

Stay safe, friends, and remember: if a "remedy" is that potent, it's not a casual indulgence.

11/13/2025

The State of Mental Health in America 2025 is a report - from Mental Health America - that provides a state-level snapshot of mental health needs, access to care, and outcomes in the U.S.

Missouri ranked 36 in prevalence and access to care measures.

Remember this when it's time to advocate for mental health policies and leaders who will take action on improving mental health.

Want to see the full report? Here it is:https://mhanational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/State-of-Mental-Health-2025.pdf

Do you need mental health support? Visit: https://dmh.mo.gov/

11/12/2025

We are excited to share that Burrell Behavioral Health has begun construction on a new crisis center in Columbia, a significant advancement for our community's mental health! Check out the news coverage for more details! https://ow.ly/s06I50XkUV8

Learn more about Burrell Behavioral Health here: https://ow.ly/6Ux150XkUV9

11/12/2025

Missouri began distributing partial SNAP benefits on November 11, and participants are now able to access and use those funds. Having some help on the way offers a little breathing room, but every dollar matters when you're making trade offs to put food on the table. If you or someone you know is in need of food, The Food Bank is here to help. Please visit https://sharefoodbringhope.org/programs/food-locator/ to find a partner agency near you.

If you're enrolled in SNAP, you can check your balance by visiting EBTedge.com. For additional updates on SNAP, please visit https://mydss.mo.gov/federal-shutdown-impacts.

11/12/2025

Did you know that Clay County Public Health sponsors nine different Narcan pickup spots around the county? In partnership with the host locations and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, community members are easily able to get a box of this life-saving tool for free.

Learn more at clayhealth.com/narcan.

11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

🚨SNAP UPDATE for Missouri Families>>Partial November SNAP benefits will begin transferring Tuesday, November 11.

This update from Missouri DSS brings long-awaited relief for many families across our state.

✅It’s important to note that a new federal formula will determine benefit amounts. As a result, some households will receive ONLY PART of their usual benefit, and some MAY NOT RECEIVE a payment this round.

We encourage participants to:

💳 Check your balance before shopping at EBTedge.com
or in the EBT Edge app
🔎 Visit MyDSS.mo.gov
for updates
🍎 Find help near you at 🔗FeedingMissouri.org/find-help