A Service of WXXV FOX 25 29 January 2008, Tuesday ORDER YOUR 2008 MISSISSIPPI TOUR GUIDE NOW ORDER YOUR 2008 MISSISSIPPI TOUR GUIDE NOW JACKSON, Miss.,- The 2008 Mississippi Tour Guide is now available from the Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division and the Mississippi Tourism Association. The new guide is filled with the most up-to-date information to help plan for travel in Mississippi. Culture and heritage is the theme of the 2008 Mississippi Tour Guide. The cover features, An Oxford Sketchbook by Wyatt Waters. The painting shows Square Books, located on the historic Oxford Square. “Oxford’s depiction is in celebration of The University of Mississippi’s selection as the host of the first of three 2008 presidential debates,” stated Mississippi Development Authority Director of Tourism D. Craig Ray. Within the guidebook you will be introduced to feature articles that encourage visitors to embrace Mississippi. In addition to Mississippi’s cultural claims, information will tempt readers to explore Mississippi’s great outdoors, visit the state’s idyllic small towns, eat the local cuisine and play our award winning golf courses. Music and history lovers will gather ideas for heritage tours from a feature on the new Blues Trail. The guide provides lodging alternatives, including bed and breakfast inns, resorts, hotels and campgrounds as well as dining options. Sample itineraries are included and local contact information is provided. Follow your passion in 2008 and take the most exciting vacation ever in your life … in Mississippi. The tour guide is free and may be ordered by calling 1-866-SEE-MISS, by visiting a Mississippi Welcome Center or the web at www.visitmississippi.org. ### City of Gulfport Employee Wellness Clinic CITY OPENS EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CLINIC Free Clinic Open to all City of Gulfport Employees and Their Dependants Demonstrating its commitment to the health and well being of over 650 employees, the City of Gulfport opened the doors to its Wellness Clinic, January 2, 2008. The Wellness Clinic treats all full and part-time city employees and their dependants. Office visits are provided at no cost with no insurance co-pays. In addition, several prescription and non-prescription medications are dispensed free, with others available at low cost. "As every family knows, health care costs are spiraling out of control. That's true for cities as well," said City of Gulfport Human Resources Manager Cheryl Millender. "It is in the best interest of the city that our employees seek medical attention for minor ailments at the first sign of a health problem when treating or controlling it is relatively easy and inexpensive. "This clinic is good for the city. Preventative care and early treatment will make for healthier employees and will eventually lower our city's health care costs. The clinic brought on additional staff for its first two weeks of operation and has already seen over 300 employees and dependents." Added Millender, "Our new Wellness Clinic will also be a strong employee recruiting and retention tool for the city. Plus, a healthier workforce is more productive and motivated to excellence. Everyone benefits." The Wellness Clinic offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including such essential tests as prostate exams, colon cancer testing, pap smears and electrocardiograms. Wellness emphasizes preventative treatment, so the clinic provides free flu and pneumonia vaccines and allergy shots. Staff also monitors blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels. The clinic is operated by MedAnalysis Healthcare Management, LLC, a professional medical services group. It is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner, Phlebotomy Tech and Clinic Coordinator. The over 1,000 square-foot facility has eight treatment rooms and can see up to 25 patients daily. City of Gulfport Employee Wellness Clinic ADDRESS: 1600, 45th Street, Gulfport PHONE: 228-248-0031 HOURS: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The City of Gulfport Wellness Clinic is open to all City of Gulfport employees and their dependents at no cost. For more information about the clinic or to arrange a tour, call 228-248-0031. For more information about the City of Gulfport's commitment to employee wellbeing, or to schedule an interview with Human Resources Manager Cheryl Millender, contact her office at 228-868-5831. ### For questions regarding this calendar, contact: Deidre Pyron Licensed To: WXXV Fox Television