Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,065 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 93 deaths. Forty-two deaths occurred between January 13 and February 7, and an additional 51 deaths occurred between January 7 and February 1, identified from death certificate…
Now that the medical marijuana bill has passed in the state of Mississippi, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith wants his city to be the first to…
February is American Heart Month and today is National Wear Red Day. To show their support and raise awareness, Memorial Hospital employees and staff took part in…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Days after Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana, the state Health Department said Friday it is working to develop its part of the program. The department said in a news release that by June, it…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 7,839 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 48 deaths. Eleven of these deaths occurred between January 10 and February 3. An additional 37 deaths occurred between January 13 and February 3, identified from death…
At Vancleave Library, a salsa tasting taught the community how to make healthy and delicious snacks. Mississippi State University Extension Office is offering cooking classes…
Medical marijuana is now law in the state of Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves signed the bill yesterday and while he noted he might have written it differently, he previously…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 6,416 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 32 deaths. Ten of these deaths occurred between January 5 and February 2. An additional 22 deaths occurred between November 8, 2021 and January 27, identified from…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 4,249 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 109 deaths. Nineteen of these deaths occurred between January 21 and January 31. An additional 90 deaths occurred between January 1 and January 31, identified from death…
The nursing shortage seen across the country is still being felt here in Mississippi. Officials report nearly 3,000 nurse vacancies in the state right now. Medical facilities across the…
Singing River Health System hosted its ‘What the Health’ Conference that featured engaging and entertaining discussion from some of the Coast’s best…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 5,533 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. These deaths occurred between January 14 and January 27. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 717,666, with 10,831 deaths.
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph today extended the order for COVID-19 safeguards in all courts for another month and gave judges discretion to postpone jury trials scheduled through…
Mississippi lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday that would establish a medical marijuana program for patients. With a 46-4 vote in the Senate and…
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 6,535 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 32 deaths. 31 of these deaths occurred between January 7 and January 26. An additional death occurred on November 12, 2021, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
A medical marijuana bill is on the way to Governor Tate Reeves. The bill would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House…
Memorial has decided to reopen its south Biloxi walk-in clinic back into a COVID-19 vaccination clinic only. Vice President of Clinic Operations Matt Walker says the team began to…
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the tenth pediatric COVID-19 death today. The department says none of the pediatric deaths were vaccinated. Since COVID was diagnosed in Mississippi…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are sending Gov. Tate Reeves a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. The House and Senate on Wednesday both passed the final version of the measure, Senate…
This Friday, Singing River is hosting their ‘What the Health’ Conference. The conference will feature engaging and entertaining discussions from some of the Coast’s best physicians on health…
With the omicron variant spreading rapidly, many people are scrambling to get tested and quickly. Although the rapid tests are quick, they are not as…
As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health professionals say getting the booster shot is more important than ever. Last Tuesday, Americans were able…
To help get the community informed about health and wellness, Singing River hosted their new health education series called ‘Singing River Community Lunch and Learn.’ The goal of…
Mississippi is getting nearly $3 million through the American Rescue Plan to help reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among healthcare workers.…