Domestic Violence Plays Significant Role in Health of Mississippians
In 2013, over 2,000 women and their children sought emergency shelter from one of Mississippi’s 14 domestic violence shelters.
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Mississippi Reviewing Health Emergency Plans
At the request Gov. Phil Bryant, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (M.E.M.A.), Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.), and several other key state agencies are working closely together to ensure a coordinated response with the state's public health emergency plans.
Free Hepatitis C Testing Available at All County Health Departments in Oct.
Testing encouraged for those born between 1945 and 1965.
Two New Cases of Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in Mississippi
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms two new Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases in Mississippi residents.
Health Officials Confirm 3 New West Nile Virus Human Cases
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms three new human cases of West Nile virus (W.N.V.), bringing the state total to 40 cases and five deaths so far in 2014.
Be Ready with Award-Winning Emergency Preparedness Mobile App
With flu season just around the corner, stay up-to-date on all public health alerts that can affect your family by downloading MS Ready, the Mississippi State Department of Health emergency preparedness smartphone app.
First Case of Enterovirus Confirmed in Mississippi
Enterovirus, the respiratory illness that's been sweeping the nation, has made its way to Mississippi.
First Case of Enterovirus D68 Confirmed in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the first Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) case in a Mississippi resident.
Health Officials Confirm Two West Nile Virus Deaths, 12 New Human Cases
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirmed two new deaths and 12 new human cases of West Nile virus (W.N.V.), bringing the state total to 37 cases and five deaths so far in 2014.
Health Officials Confirm One New West Nile Virus Case
Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms one new human case of West Nile virus (W.N.V.), bringing the state total to 25 cases so far in 2014.
Health Officials Confirm Five New West Nile Virus Cases
Monday the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms five new human cases of West Nile virus (W.N.V.), bringing the state total to 24 cases so far in 2014.
Health Officials Confirm Third West Nile Virus Death, 3 Additional Human Cases
Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the death of a Forrest County resident from West Nile virus (W.N.V.), the third Mississippi death from W.N.V. in 2014.
Health Officials Confirm Second West Nile Virus Death, Six New Human Cases
Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M.S.D.H.) confirms the death of a Madison County resident from West Nile virus (W.N.V.), the second Mississippi death from W.N.V. in 2014.