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MSDH Names New State Health Planning and Research Director
The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Kina White as Director of the Office of State Health Planning ...
Mississippi reports first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu strain in US since 2017
Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since ...
Mississippi school battling bats in the lunchroom
A school in Hamilton, Mississippi has a bat problem, and they have spent thousands trying to remove them. The bat removal has ...
CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the US
The funding slash comes on the heels of other cuts under new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Mississippi hunters urged to follow bird flu safety tips during turkey season
With turkey season underway, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is advising hunters to follow safety guidelines to protect themselves and others from ...
Sewage problem, presence of bugs, rodents or animals among South MS inspection findings
Coastline Caribbean Restaurant at 3205 Hewes Ave., Gulfport, was inspected March 12 for a corrective follow-up. An inspection ...
Mississippi food banks brace for increased demand as state declines federal summer program
Federal food aid has dwindled after Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program for ...
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Mississippi making strides in opioid crisis
State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said Mississippi is making strides when it comes to the opioid crisis. The Mississippi ...