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Mississippi to celebrate National Rural Health Day

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will celebrate the vital contributions of healthcare providers, ...
FOX13 Memphis

Whooping cough cases in Mississippi have nearly doubled from last year, MSDH says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In less than seven months, Mississippi has seen nearly double the number of cases of whooping cough as reported in all of 2024, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health ...

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves submits rural health plan for federal money. What to know

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz said they want to address the issue considering higher rates of chronic disease in rural areas.
The Greenwood Commonwealth

Mississippi lawmakers react as SNAP work requirement modifications take effect

The changes, signed into law by President Donald Trump in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, include adjustments to the work ...
KEYT

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate

(CNN) — The Mississippi health department declared a public health emergency Thursday over rising infant mortality rates in the state. There were 9.7 deaths for every 1,000 births in Mississippi in ...
The Star-Herald

Lawmakers consider ways to address Mississippi’s high infant mortality rate

Out of every 1,000 births, 9.7 Mississippi babies die before their first birthday, the highest rate in more than a decade.

A local nonprofit is questioning a report from the state auditor

A local group is questioning a report by State Auditor Shad White on how money was spent on programs throughout the state and ...

Beef'O'Brady's, 2 Newk's and 5 loaded-tea shops among 40 new dining options in, near Jackson

The Mississippi Department of Health approved 40 new restaurants and dining options to open in November. A new Beef'O'Brady's ...
WAPT

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rates

COMING UP. >> SEE YOU AGAIN IN JUST A BIT, DAVID. THANK YOU. MORE INFANTS ARE DYING IN MISSISSIPPI THAN AT ANY OTHER TIME IN THE PAST DECADE. >> THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH JUST DECLARED THE ...