Mississippi protesters: Revive medical marijuana proposal
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HEALTH
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S. With global vaccine supplies still tight,…
Memorial distributing first dose COVID-19 vaccines
Memorial will be distributing Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccinations on Saturday, May 22nd at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Additionally, COVID-19 vaccinations are now available by appointment only at the following…
May is Stroke Awareness Month
This month is Stroke Awareness Month and Singing River Hospital is making sure people are informed about strokes. Tables were set up throughout three Singing River Hospital locations conducting blood pressure screenings, educating staff and visitors on…
Group 'reluctantly' suspends Medicaid expansion ballot push
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A group that was pushing to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Mississippi is "reluctantly" suspending its campaign. The decision comes after the state Supreme Court ruled Friday that a medical marijuana initiative passed by…
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoor
By ZEKE MILLER and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new…
US COVID-19 deaths hit lowest level in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day, the lowest level in 10 months, with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero…
Petition to put Medicaid expansion on 2022 ballot in Mississippi
Mississippi health care professionals are first to sign petitions that would put Medicaid expansion on the November 2022 ballot. Today they signed in support of Initiative 76. Mississippi is one of 12 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid…
Mental Health Awareness Month
For more than 65 years, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This month gives people a chance to come together to show support and efforts for those who suffer from mental disorders and…
American Cancer Society presented Singing River Health System Cancer Center with grant
Singing River Health System’s cancer center in Pascagoula will now be helping cancer patients along the Coast travel to and from treatment. This afternoon, the American Cancer Society presented Singing River with a $5,000 grant to help…
Melanoma Monday: Skin Cancer Awareness
There has been an increase in melanoma skin cancer cases per year. It’s estimated in 2021, there will be 200,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. Early detection allows for more treatment options to patients and when caught early it…
Coastal Family Health employee recognized nationally for outstanding service to homeless
Coastal Family Health Center case manager Honora Mayfield on Wednesday was awarded the National Health Care for the Homeless 2021 HCH Clinicians' Network Rotonda Award for Outstanding Services. The Karen Rotonda Award for Outstanding Services honors the memory and legacy…
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. And unvaccinated people can drop face coverings…
Johnson and Johnson vaccine distribution still paused in Mississippi
On April 23rd, the CDC and FDA lifted the Johnson and Johnson pause and COVID-19 vaccines could resume. However, in Mississippi, the pause remains. On April 13th, the CDC and FDA recommended the pause across the country after reports…
Rotary Club of Gautier and Singing River hosting COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru
Folks around the Gulf Coast are lining up to get their COVID-19 vaccine. In an effort to increase the number of shots in arms, the Rotary Club of Gautier and Singing River Health System are teaming up and holding drive…
Memorial vaccinating qualified individuals
Memorial Hospital is hosting multiple vaccination events. They’ll be vaccinating qualifying individuals 16 years or older that meet the health requirements set by the state. Later this week, they’ll have distributions in Gulfport, Hurley, Woolmarket, and Biloxi to increase distribution…
Coastal Family Health Center educating community on STD Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes April as National STD Awareness Month. This awareness provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STDs and how they impact our lives. To help raise awareness, Coastal Family Health…
Local residents react to the recommended pause of the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
Memorial and Singing River Health System are both continuing with community vaccination events using only the Moderna or Pfizer two-dose vaccines. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Health instructed a pause to physicians, clinics, and hospitals using…
MDOT coordinating COVID-19 vaccination transportation
JACKSON, MISS. – As the fight against COVID-19 continues, limited access to transportation to vaccination sites has become a concern particularly for persons with transportation challenges. In an effort to help residents in need of vaccination, the Mississippi Department of…
MSDH reports rare clotting syndrome found in six females
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced today a rare clotting syndrome found in six females in an afternoon press conference. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says the cases have been reported in females ages 18-48.…
FDA and CDC field media questions regarding Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause
Leaders with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention teamed up with those heading up the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to field reporters from across the nation after issuing a joint recommendation for a pause…
South Mississippi Allergy Doctor Weighs in on Spring Allergy Season and New State Law Set to Go Into Effect
The rain gave allergy sufferers at least a small measure of relief Friday, but we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to spring allergy season here in South Mississippi. Spring has sprung, and for those of us…
Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S.…
Singing River Health System unveils new cardiac cath labs
Today, the Singing River Health System cut the ribbon on two new cardiac care rooms at two of their hospitals. These labs will serve South Mississippi residents by providing them with more health care options. Heart care…