Mississippi health officials encourage children to stay active through play
The Mississippi State Department of Health encourages children and families to build healthy habits through enjoyable physical activity.
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Mississippi health department highlights MyChart proxy access for caregivers
The Mississippi State Department of Health highlights MyChart features that can help caregivers manage a family member’s health information with proxy access.
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Oxford teams complete child passenger safety certification course
Oxford teams completed a four-day child passenger safety certification course, followed by a free car seat check at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.
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Mississippi news: $8.5M workforce push, 70 Shannon jobs and cooler air
Mississippi’s Sept. 24 morning briefing: $8.5 million for workforce training, 70 new Shannon jobs, cooler air, I-20 work and health updates.
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Mississippi health officials urge residents to carry free naloxone
The Mississippi State Department of Health says free naloxone is easy to obtain and urges residents to carry it in case of an opioid overdose.
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Mississippi news: Monday storm risk, 105-degree heat and Oxford parent safety class
Mississippi’s Sept. 21 morning briefing: afternoon storm risk, heat near 105, Alzheimer’s awareness, Oxford class and hiring, and Pascagoula rider safety.
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Mississippi health department marks World Alzheimer’s Day
The Mississippi State Department of Health urges people to discuss disruptive memory changes with a healthcare provider on World Alzheimer’s Day.
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Mississippi news: Sunday heat, Byram bridge reopening and MSDH pregnancy guidance
Saturday evening Mississippi news: Sunday heat outlook, Byram bridge reopening, pregnancy-health guidance, Lafayette burn ban and coming-week events.
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Mississippi health department marks World Patient Safety Day
The Mississippi State Department of Health marked World Patient Safety Day by highlighting communication, teamwork and patient involvement in care.
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Mississippi State Department of Health honors Sept. 11 victims and responders
The Mississippi State Department of Health honored those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognized the service and sacrifice of responders and others who helped.
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