It’s almost that time of year when many people resolve to make drastic lifestyle changes and better ourselves: New Year’s...
Leaders of Merit Health River Region recently announced the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their...
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Tobacco Control received two awards from the American Nonsmoker’s Rights Foundation: the Smokefree Air Challenge award and the...
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for...
Tuesday, the American Lung Association announced the new Vape-Free School Initiative, a comprehensive program to help school administrators and educators address the surge of youth vaping...
Officials are urging Mississippians to get a flu vaccine to help minimize the effect of the flu during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I plan on getting the...
Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever. If you’re not an athlete or even if you’re out of...
In an effort to ease the stress on parents during back-to-school preparation, the Mississippi State Department of Health now offers a convenient way for parents to...
Story by Susan Barber Lindquist, Mayo Clinic News Network Families and school districts are weighing difficult decisions on whether to return to school in person, online...
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the second case of West Nile virus in 2020. The first case was reported in Claiborne County in...
