BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not win federal approval.…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Top Mississippi lawmakers started negotiating Tuesday on what could become a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in the state. But even with Republicans controlling both the…
Over in Diamondhead, the Hancock Junior Auxiliary hosted a free children’s fitness day over the weekend. The Junior Auxiliary hosted the event Saturday morning at the Diamondhead Town Green, promoting healthy…
WXXV's Michelle Eubank sits down with the Owner of Core Essence Massage & Wellness, Shellea Fairley to discuss the health benefits and different types of…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers will try to negotiate on expanding Medicaid in one of the poorest states in the U.S. after the Senate voted Thursday for a vastly different plan than one proposed by the House. The upper…
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A proposal to expand Medicaid to tens of thousands of residents in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still alive in the Mississippi Legislature . But Senate Republicans changed the plan…
Joining us in studio is Dr. Miguel Melgar who is here to tell us more about a condition that can strike unexpectedly in seniors.
A community health fair will be held next month in Picayune. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 5, the health fair will host guest speakers who will talk about health disparities. The event is happening at The Mary…
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:41 AM CDT, March 13, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new Mississippi law will allow earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women in an effort to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in a state…
By: Gary Pettus, gpettus@umc.edu Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Photography JACKSON, Miss. – On the afternoon before Valentine’s Day, Elaine Jones decided to take stock of her heart. But she couldn’t drive herself to the doctor: “My car’s messed up at the…
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer U.S. health officials say Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its longstanding guidance on Friday. People can return to…
In the complex landscape of healthcare choices, understanding Medicare options is essential. The community is invited to attend an informative seminar designed to cover Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. For people nearing retirement or looking to optimize their healthcare coverage,…
By KIM CHANDLER Two more in vitro fertilization providers in Alabama have paused parts of their treatment after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children. Alabama Fertility Services said in a statement Thursday that has…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is expanding its free medical clinic hours to include Saturdays. The medical clinic is located in Gulfport beside the Gulf Coast Community Ministries food pantry…
The City of Ocean Springs is excited to upgrade the playground equipment at Fort Maurepas Park after a nearly $100,000 grant. The park is located on Front Beach and…
Magnolia Medical Foundation is hosting a free health information seminar in Gulfport. On February 15th, the ‘Medication Adherence’ seminar will take place at 10 a.m. at the Hancock Whitney Room at the Knight Nonprofit Center located at 11975 Seaway Road,…
JACKSON, Miss. –Mass re-testing of certain medical cannabis products placed on an administrative hold began Wednesday, January 3. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program anticipate cleared products will be back on dispensary shelves soon. The…
The Singing River Health System's Board of Trustees announced today the immediate appointment of Laurin St. Pe’ as its Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to announce Laurin St. Pe' as the new CEO of Singing River,” said Steve Ates,…
U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin…
BY MIKE STOBBE Updated 1:12 PM CST, December 1, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though,…
Students in Pascagoula and Gautier, along with community leaders, gathered this morning for a mental health summit to address the mental health crisis affecting our schools and communities. The keynote speaker, Emma Benoit, spoke…
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists announced a new service for a Gulfport community. The Bienville Ortho Urgent Care opened in Orange Grove on Thursday. As an orthopaedic-only urgent care, the facility…
Memorial Health System set out to encourage people to get checked for breast cancer at their Mammogram-a-Thon. Memorial Health System is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Memorial Hospital is raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to identify underlying signs for women and men that suffer from the disease. The CDC recommends patients receive…