(Gulfport)- Feed My Sheep, in a partnership with Coastal Family Health, will host COVID-19 vaccinations for Gulfport’s homeless population and the general public at Feed My Sheep’s facility at 2615 19th Street on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.…
A Mississippi Gulf Coast doctor performed the first minimally invasive stemless implantation surgery with ensemble orthopedics CMC implant for the hand and wrist joint in the United States. Dr. Henry Leis, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic…
Today at the Diamondhead Activity Center, Memorial prepared first dose COVID-19 vaccines to those 16 years old and older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only brand of COVID vaccine available to teenagers over 16. For teens to…
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has now issued updated guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the vulnerable, the safest options continue to be virtual or…
Coastal Family Health Center, El Pueblo, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center partnered together to offer COVID-19 vaccines to the community. The drive-thru event made it quick and easy for people to get their vaccinations. Coastal Family…
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi is reporting its first identified cases of two California COVID-19 variant strains: four cases of B.1.427 variant and three cases of B.1.429 variant in Mississippi residents. Like other previously identified COVID-19…
The most recent COVID vaccination demographic stats have the chief medical officer of United Healthcare’s midsouth region, which includes Mississippi, concerned. According to numbers released just yesterday by the CDC, only eight percent of COVID vaccinations have…
The Ocean Springs School District and partners at Singing River Health System are excited to provide employees with their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow. These employees previously received their first vaccine dose with Ocean…
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccine and will be distributing the vaccinations at the following locations, dates, and times. One site will take place at the Gruich Community Center in Biloxi tomorrow…
March 25, 2021 (GULFPORT, Miss.)—Memorial will administer the 2nd dose Pfizer vaccines for Biloxi teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings tomorrow, March 26, at the Biloxi High School gymnasium. Memorial has partnered with Gulfport, Long Beach,…
Three weeks ago, at Gulfport High School, Singing River Health Systems, and Gulfport School District partnered to administer first dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Today, second dose vaccines went into the arms of teachers, administrators and staff. Many…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A spokeswoman says the Mississippi Health Department is rewriting a "confusing" script that employees and contractors read to people scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments by phone. The change comes after a professor said…
Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi has given one million COVID-19 vaccine shots. Singing River Health System is excited to be a small part of the state hitting that milestone. Singing River has been able to administer over…
Governor Tate Reeves has announced some exciting news today that Mississippi has administered one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 365,000 Mississippians have been fully vaccinated with 650 to 700,000 Mississippians getting at least one shot…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The South African coronavirus variant has been discovered in a Mississippi resident for the first time. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said a resident of Harrison County on the Mississippi Coast contracted the strain, which is…
The CDC has just updated its guidelines for social distancing in schools. The agency now says staying three feet apart while wearing masks is enough. The recommendation comes after a study was published last week comparing COVID-19…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 392 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths. The statewide total stands at 302,316 cases and 6,945 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has…
Now that everyone 16 and up is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi, Jackson County community members are joining forces to help get more people vaccinated. Today in Pascagoula, one Jackson County leader finally received…
Spring allergy season is in full bloom here in South Mississippi as evidenced by all the yellow pollen likely coating your vehicle right now. Did you know allergy symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms have quite a few similarities?…
Keesler Medical Center is committed to quickly and safely vaccinating as many eligible military personnel and their families as possible. In just four months Keesler Air Force Base has put over 10,000 Pfizer COVID vaccines into the…
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health (FDOH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for…
CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, March 21st to eligible populations at select CVS Pharmacy locations in Mississippi. Seven locations will be administering vaccines in six counties: Jackson, Pontotoc, Hinds, Rankin, Madison, and…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 322 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths. The statewide total stands at 301,924 cases and 6,938 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
The official start of spring is still a few days away, but the spring allergy season here in South Mississippi is already in full swing. Spring is in the air and so is the pollen. Mark Murray…