Welcome to the Ozarks Public Health Institute!
Welcome to the Missouri State University Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI) web
site! We created this site to not only provide information about OPHI, but also to
serve as a practical source for Public Health news, research, grant and professional
information. Please browse our site and come back and see us frequently. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Better health for all Missourians
#HealthierMO brings together everyone who contributes to community health in a true grassroots approach to ensuring that
each community has a skilled public health workforce, a strong network of partners,
stable funding streams, policies, and a reliable system for service delivery.
COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 Resource page has websites with information related to the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19). These websites include data about the disease spread, news about the disease,
and personal safety and protocols that should be followed to avoid infection or spreading
infection.
OPHI sponsors Public Health events and trainings - Springfield visit by former US
Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.