Today MSDH is reporting an additional 6,774 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 deaths. Eleven deaths occurred between December 31 and January 6, and five deaths occurred between August 17 and December 28, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
The U.S. is urging that everyone 12 and older get a COVID-19 booster as soon as they're eligible, to help fight back the hugely contagious omicron mutant that's ripping through the country. Boosters already were encouraged for all Americans 16…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,079 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight deaths. All eight deaths occurred between December 29 and January 5. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 579,773, with 10,511 deaths.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do telehealth appointments for Memorial. Telehealth is a service provided by Memorial that allows patients to talk to providers over the phone at…
Each year, people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. Finding the right gym is important when kick-starting your fitness journey. Hotworx in Gulfport is…
It’s time for students across South Mississippi to head back to school after Christmas break, but what role will the sudden rise of COVID cases in…
The Mississippi Department of Health reported that there were 6,592 cases of COVID reported on Tuesday, the highest single-day total since the pandemic began. There were 11 deaths also reported in the state. None were in the six South Mississippi…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has tested positive for COVID-19 after the opening day of a legislative session when Hosemann and many other people were walking around the Capitol…
Eating healthy is one of the more popular New Year’s resolutions, but it’s a lot easier to make than it is to keep. Singing River Health System…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue rising rapidly in Mississippi as new cases proliferate. The state Health Department reported Monday that 695 people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 were hospitalized Sunday. That is up from 265 hospitalized two weeks earlier, on Dec.…
The International Association of Firefighters has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, firefighters have a 68% greater chance to get…
Students are returning to school soon and COVID numbers are continuing to rise. Due to the spike, school districts are taking new precautions as well as following new…
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 17,525 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and five deaths for the four-day period December 30 - January 2. These deaths occurred between December 29 and December 30. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now…
Due to increased demand in COVID-19 testing, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport will be closing its walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics as of 5 p.m. today. The clinics, located in Biloxi at 189 C Wal Mart Lane, and in Bay St. Louis…
Hospitals did prepare for yet another COVID wave, but they’re struggling under the weight of a staffing problem. Hospitals are slammed with patients and there aren’t…
By MARTHA BELLISLE and TERRY TANG Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in record numbers, and experts lament that most of the youngsters…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 4,885 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 deaths. These deaths occurred between December 21 and December 29. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 543,737 with 10,450 deaths.
Mississippi nursing homes are experiencing COVID outbreaks from the omicron variant. COVID cases in assisted living facilities have doubled in the last week. According to…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 3,594 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths. Twelve of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 28. An additional seven deaths occurred between August 28 and December 20, identified from death…
With the recent spike in the omicron variant, the team at Memorial is here to explain the differences between the common cold, the flu, or COVID-19. Dr.…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,698 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 22 deaths. Seven of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 26. An additional 15 deaths occurred between November 1 and December 22, identified from death…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Today, Memorial celebrated meeting all criteria to achieve accreditation from the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program. Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its…