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  <title>Missouri Department of Mental Health</title>
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	<title>The Future is NOW: Supporting Real Lives, Real People </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2012NewsReleases.htm#future</link>
	
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[JEFFERSON CITY, MO] – The Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities is hosting its first, state-wide conference on Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO.  The title of the event is: "The Future is NOW:  Supporting Real Lives, Real People."]]></description>
	
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	<title>Missouri colleges train professors, campus workers in mental health first aid </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2012NewsReleases.htm#campusworkers</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mention first aid on a college campus, and most people will point toward the student health center, or perhaps an emergency medical kit in the nearest classroom or residence hall.]]></description>
	
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	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	
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	<title>Missouri leads the way in coordinating mental and physical care </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2012NewsReleases.htm#missourileads</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Missouri is quickly becoming a pre-eminent leader in improving the coordination of care for people with serious mental illness and co-occurring, life threatening medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and COPD.]]></description>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2012NewsReleases.htm#missourileads</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	
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	<title>Gov. Nixon announces expansion of Partnership for Hope to serve 300 more Missourians with developmental disabilities </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#expansionPFH</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Gov. Jay Nixon visited the Christian County Developmental Disability Board to announce that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given approval to expand Missouri successful Partnership for Hope to include 11 more counties and an additional 300 individuals with developmental disabilities.]]></description>
	
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	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	
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	<title>Matt Ferguson: August State Employee of the Month </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#mattferguson</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Matt Ferguson was knocked unconscious by flying debris the evening of May 22, when the EF5 tornado struck the Joplin restaurant where he was with his family.]]></description>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#mattferguson</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	
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	<title>Gov. Nixon signs disability rights legislation </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#legislation</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT </pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Governor signs HB 555 and HB 648 which replace “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” in state statutes; promote disability awareness and history; and require parking accessible to lift vans.]]></description>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#legislation</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	
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	<title>Gov. Nixon announces the Joplin Child Trauma Treatment Center </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#joplin</link>
	
	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Mental health professionals to provide services for children and families affected by May 22 tornado; Freeman Health System, St. John’s Mercy, other partners sign landmark memorandum of understanding to establish center.]]></description>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#joplin</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Group holds concert for tornado victims </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#concert</link>
	
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#concert</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Local Gallery Hosts Art Opening to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#gallery</link>
	
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#gallery</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Honoring Children During National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#honoring</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#honoring</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Mental Health Foundation presents awards to champions </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#champions</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#champions</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Partnership for Hope expanding to serve 500 additional Missourians  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#expanding</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#expanding</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Department recognizes efforts of facility staff  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#staff</link>
	
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#staff</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Gov. Nixon, local families discuss benefits of Partnership for Hope for individuals with developmental disabilities  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#partnership</link>
	
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#partnership</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>A Day with Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#RCarter</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2011NewsReleases.htm#RCarter</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Support Can Help People Deal with Holiday Stress  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#support</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#support</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Missouri Prevention Program recognized for success  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#prevention</link>
	
	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#prevention</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Gov. Nixon calls for expansion of state efforts in fight against methamphetamine  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#meth</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#meth</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Survey reveals 45.1 million adults in the U.S. experienced mental illness  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#survey</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#survey</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>FDA Reports That Alcohol Energy Drinks Are Unsafe and Unapproved  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#fda</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#fda</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Concerns raised over mixing alcohol and caffeine  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#mix</link>
	
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#mix</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Gov. Nixon, local families discuss benefits of Partnership for Hope for individuals with developmental disabilities  </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#hope</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#hope</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Funding targeted for substance abuse treatment </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#funding</link>
	
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#funding</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Artwork on display at Lincoln University</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#art</link>
	
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#art</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Gov. Nixon announces partnership to help families affected by developmental disabilities </title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Nixon</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Nixon</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>Missouri Institute of Mental Health and UMSL</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#MIMH</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#MIMH</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	

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	<title>MMHF art show hosted by Arc of Ozarks</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Arc</link>
	
	<pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Arc</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	


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	<title>DMH names new Deputy Director</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#appointments</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#appointments</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	<category>GOVERNMENT</category>

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	<title>Conference Focuses on Suicide Prevention</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Conference</link>
	
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#Conference</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
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	<title>LePage named director of Autism Services</title>

	<link>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#DD</link>
	
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
	
	<guid>http://dmh.mo.gov/news/2010NewsReleases.htm#DD</guid>
	
	<category>HEALTH AND SAFETY</category>
	
	<category>GOVERNMENT</category>

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