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…
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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…
MSDH reporting 299 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 299 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and four deaths. These deaths occurred between November 8 and November 9. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 507,775, with 10,182 deaths.
MSDH reports 360 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 360 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. Five of these deaths occurred between October 15 and November 6, and twenty additional deaths occurred between March 15 and November 4, identified from death…
National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute holds endowment gala
Movers and shakers from across South Mississippi gathered this evening at the Beau Rivage in support of the National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, based in Tradition.…
Flu season threatens even larger blood shortage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expecting a severe flu season this year and that could have a negative impact on the nation’s already struggling blood supply.…
Memorial begins to offer 24/7 telehealth services
Memorial Hospital doctors were already using telehealth tech to connect with their patients during the pandemic, but that program has now expanded. Memorial has now made it to where…
MSDH reports 560 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths for the three-day period
New numbers released from the Mississippi State Department of Health today show there were less than 600 newly reported COVID cases over the…
County Health Departments vaccinating children ages 5 through 11
Mississippians as young as five can now receive their COVID-19 vaccine starting today at all county health departments. The state has ordered an additional 51,000 doses of…
MSHD reports 514 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 514 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 14 deaths. Seven of these deaths occurred between October 22 and November 4, and an additional seven deaths occurred between August 8 and October 22, identified from…
COVID vaccines approved for young children
Soon children ages five to 11 will be getting their COVID shots around the Coast. The Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccines which will come in vials with one-third…