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Cyberattack reported at major US health care network

WebA major U.S. health care system said Thursday that it is diverting ambulances from "several" of its hospitals following a cyberattack this week.The cyberattack on …

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MSDH to begin accepting medical cannabis applications in June

WebThere are a lot of logistics to work through, and most of that falls on the Mississippi State Department of Health. In a statement released Friday, MSDH officials …

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MSDH introduces new state health officer

WebThe Mississippi State Department of Health introduced Dr. Daniel Edney as the new state health officer during an online briefing Thursday. Edney's appointment …

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Company setting up medical marijuana offices across Mississippi

WebJACKSON, Miss. —. Doctors and patients are signing up to get certified for Mississippi's new medical marijuana program. Advertisement. Maryland-based Green …

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Mississippi governor unwilling to commit to health care

WebGov. Tate Reeves says he is not renewing a contract that brought more than 1,000 health care workers to help Mississippi battle COVID-19. Advertisement. Hospital …

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Open Arms Health Care Center strives to benefit community lives

WebAccess to reliable information and health care is your right! Learn how the Open Arms Health Care Center strives to provide free testing, vaccines, information, and …

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Mississippi lawmakers make move to make Medicaid coverage …

WebJACKSON, Miss. —. Legislation was filed Monday to expand Medicaid health care coverage to an estimated 250,000 more Mississippians. Advertisement. Lt. …

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Hospitals, especially in rural areas, are struggling to stay open

WebOne of an estimated 38 rural hospitals in Mississippi that, the state health department says, is in danger of closing without some form of financial help to bridge the …

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'We lost thousands of people who just didn't have to die,' Dobbs …

WebFor two years, Mississippi health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has been the face of COVID-19 response in the state. In just a few months, he will retire, a year earlier …

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Medicaid plan promises to generate millions for Mississippi …

WebJACKSON, Miss. —. Gov. Tate Reeves announced "sweeping Medicaid reimbursement reforms" that he said will promise to generate $700 million for Mississippi …

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Mississippi has the highest rate of preventable deaths in the US

Webfreezing temperatures. katie gart will join us with that full forecast in just a moment. the state department of health broke down its report card for the year. >> state …

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Mississippi Public Health Institute receives donation to improve

WebSOURCE: WAPT. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi has announced a $550,000 donation to the Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI). The …

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HHS secretary, Thompson address rural health care during …

WebAdvertisement. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson teamed up Monday with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to learn ways …

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Long-term care facility being evicted from hospital in Vicksburg

WebA Vicksburg long-term care hospital is closing its doors. The facility’s medical director said they’re being evicted from Merit Health River Region. Promise Hospital, …

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Woman attacked at Merit Health hospital by patient, dies at UMMC

WebJackson police said a man is in custody charged with murder after he allegedly attacked a woman during a psychiatric episode at Merit Health Hospital.Det. …

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MSDH lifts Flowood, Jackson boil water alerts

WebJACKSON, Miss. —. Mississippi State Department of Health has lifted a citywide boil water alert for Flowood. Advertisement. The move came a day after JXN …

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Mississippi’s only burn center to close in October

WebAdvertisement. Mississippi's only burn center is closing. The announcement came Friday that Merit Health Central is closing the JMS Burn and Reconstructive …

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Two people killed in separate overnight shootings

WebTwo people are dead after two separate shootings overnight. According to Jackson Police PIO Sam Brown, 25-year-old Elisha Bridges was shot and killed in the …

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing …

WebKate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her …

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Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in …

WebPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to champion mental health for young people affected by conflicts and to …

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