Mississippi Urges Updated Respiratory Virus Vaccines
The state health department is asking residents to get vaccinated as respiratory virus season enters its peak months.
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Do you plan to get your flu or COVID vaccine this season?
Mississippi Health News
This page covers medical research, wellness practices, disease, insurance coverage and public health decisions. Reporting here tracks developments from state agencies to individual clinical practices.
Substance Abuse
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Should public health initiatives prioritize stable housing for individuals completing substance use recovery programs?
Mississippi Launches RISE Housing for Recovery
The new program offers rental assistance to residents completing treatment for substance use disorders.
Diseases
American Heart Association Advises Hunters on Heart Risks
The health group recommends medical clearance for hunters due to risks of heart attacks during physical exertion.
Nutrition
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Do you generally trust that the food currently on your local grocery shelves is safe?
Mississippi Confirmed State Protocols Remained Effective
State health officials upheld safety standards during recent national foodborne illness outbreaks.
Fitness
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Would you participate in a university health study to receive a free cardiovascular fitness report?
Mississippi State University Sought Research Volunteers
The school's Department of Kinesiology is recruiting participants for a new cardiorespiratory health study.
Coverage takes in pharmaceutical approvals, healthcare program initiatives, public health alerts and medical research findings. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Statewide health initiatives often center on access to care and the infrastructure that supports it, particularly in areas with limited service. Public health guidance and the personal medical choices that follow it are the most frequent subjects reported.