A student nurse provides a vaccine to a patient during a COVID-19 vaccination event.

Better health for all Missourians

#HealthierMO empowers public health improvements across Missouri.
Transforming Public Health

Passion, policy and partnerships

At #HealthierMO, we bring 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. 
Framework

Explore Missouri's FPHS model

Missouri's Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) model provides a critical and consistent framework for practicing public health. The result is an increased ability to practice person- and community-centered care and resourcing that helps people break through barriers to reach their best state of health.

 

FPS Model

 

Stories

Putting people first

Gaps in the health care system can affect anyone – your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. These stories show the human impact of systemic gaps and health inequities, demonstrating the need for foundational public health services in every community.
Frank Valdez, an employee at Elevate Branson.
Resource library

Resources to Build Public Health Capacity

#HealthierMO offers tools and resources to help Missouri public health agencies use the FPHS model to align programs and services under a consistent operational framework.
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Goals and vision

Community health is a team effort. And every team member must row together toward a shared destination.

#HealthierMO seeks to unite stakeholders in Missouri’s public health system in a collective approach to improving health for everyone.

#HealthierMO has targeted three key measures for public health in Missouri: equity, unity and consistency.
  • Health equity is infused into all public health work.
  • A unified voice is established for public health work in Missouri.
  • All public health agencies in Missouri are assuring Missouri's Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) model.

The grassroots #HealthierMO initiative drives public health capacity building to create a strong foundation of essential services every Missourian depends on to thrive.