Memorial holds COVID-19 vaccine event in the fight against omicron
Team Memorial continues to do everything it can to keep COVID numbers down this winter season. Memorial hosting a pop-up vaccine site today at the Gaston…
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MSDH reporting 710 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 710 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and four deaths. Three deaths occurred on December 14, and one death occurred on April 1, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now…
MSDH reports 575 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 575 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. All seven deaths occurred between December 9 and December 14. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 520,834, with 10,347 deaths.
'Let's Go Gulf Coast' offering healthy tips for kids during the holiday break
Kids across the Coast will be out of school next week for the holidays and its important for kids to continue being active and healthy. ‘Let’s Go Gulf…
First pediatric flu death reported in Mississippi for this season
MSDH reports the first confirmed pediatric flu death in the state for the 2021-2022 season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years…
MSDH reports 408 new cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 408 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and nine deaths. All nine deaths occurred between November 7 and December 9, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 520,259, with 10,340…
Mississippi public universities nix staff vaccine mandates
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi public universities are withdrawing policies requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after an injunction from a federal judge prohibiting the Biden administration from enforcing its vaccination mandate for federal contractors. Spokespersons for the University…
MSDH reports 787 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 787 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and six deaths. Four of these deaths occurred between December 3 and December 5, and two additional deaths occurred between October 30 and December 1, identified from death…
MSDH reports 652 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths in statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 652 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. Four of these deaths occurred between December 2 and December 5, and three additional deaths occurred between November 22 and November 26, identified from death…
Singing River Health System preparing for new omicron COVID variant
Singing River health care professionals tell News 25 how they’ve prepared for the new omicron variant of COVID-19 to keep Gulf Coast residents healthy. Most research…
Healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog releases grades on hospitals across Mississippi
A Coast hospital gets a ‘D’ for quality of care, the worst grade in the state. The rating comes from the healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog, which just released…
MSDH reports 296 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 296 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. One of these deaths occurred on December 1, and six additional deaths occurred between February 21 and November 25, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
MSDH reports 468 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 468 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and two deaths. Both deaths occurred between November 27 and November 29, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 514,639, with 10,287 deaths.
1st US case of COVID omicron variant confirmed in California
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — A person in California who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant, the White House announced Wednesday as scientists continue…
MSDH reports 549 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths statewide
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 549 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths. Twelve of those deaths occurred between November 4th and November 23rd,…
Memorial opens new clinic in Pass Christian
Memorial opened its new physician clinic’s Pass Christian family medicine today. The clinic is located at 116 Menge Avenue, Suite B, in Pass Christian. Lainie Jorns, MD. is accepting…
MSDH reports 426 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 426 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. Three of these deaths occurred between August 20 and November 17, and four of these deaths occurred between November 1 and November 12, identified from…
American Cancer Society sponsoring Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout today and is challenging smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours. The team at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport…
MSDH reports 380 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 380 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and five deaths. Two of these deaths occurred between November 16 and November 17, and an additional three deaths occurred between October 18 and November 8, identified from…
MSDH reports 442 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths statewide
MSDH has released their daily total of COVID-19 cases today with the state reporting 442 new cases and 12 deaths. Two deaths occurred this past…
MSDH reporting 694 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths statewide for the two day period
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 694 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and five deaths for the two-day period November 10-11. Four of these deaths occurred between November 4 and November 10, 2021. An additional death occurred on November 5,…
Fund helps cover mammogram costs at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital patients could have their mammograms subsidized with its foundation’s breast imaging fund. As one of Memorial Hospital’s many healthcare funds, the breast imaging fund will help…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces End of Mississippi's COVID-19 State of Emergency Effective November 20, 2021
JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for an additional eight days, and its termination effective at 11:59 p.m.…
Affordable Smiles Dentistry opens on Highway 49 in Gulfport
Gulfport residents grinding their teeth over high-dollar dental procedures now have a low-cost option. Affordable Smiles on Highway 49 held its grand opening today and is now…