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MSDH now booking appointments for J&J vaccine, see …
The Mississippi State Department of Health says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and over, with full protection 28 days after vaccination. The vaccine has been shown to be effective at preventing severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization, and death, MSDH says.
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Nutrition and Healthy Living WDBD FOX 40 Jackson MS …
WEBIn many cases, health disparities are closely tied to dietary differences and access to nutritious food. According to the National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute, Mississippi ranks #4 in the country for obesity and type-2 diabetes, affecting an estimated 300,000 …
Female patient dies after being attacked at Merit Health; male …
WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A female patient lost her life Tuesday night after being assaulted at Merit Health hospital by another patient. Jackson police have confirmed that a man is in custody and has been charged with murder. According to JPD Det. Tommie Brown, the man suffered a psychiatric episode on the sixth floor where the attack occurred.
First drive-thru vaccine site now open in Jackson
WEBHere’s a complete list of all drive-thru locations in the state, by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). MSDH says there is no restriction to receive the vaccination in the county where you live. However, since the COVID-19 vaccination requires two …
Dr. Nicole Saphier and family join New Jersey community to
WEBDuring the COVID-19 health crisis, Saphier noted that her community has come closer together: participating in the collection of goods and donations for homeless shelters, the elderly, and health care workers or starting social media movement to try to aid small …
More counties hosting mobile COVID-19 testing this week
WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health are administering COVID-18 testing in several new counties this week. Testing appointments will be done at these locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
These are the best prebiotic-packed foods for boosting …
WEBBE WELL: IMPROVE YOUR GUT HEALTH WITH 5 TOP TIPS FROM A NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST. Prebiotics are compounds typically found in plants that stimulate “good” bacteria in the gut. These can help enhance the body’s anti-inflammatory response, …
MenTalk Growth encourages Black men to seek mental health …
WEBThe foundation partners with the Department of Mental Health, holding seminars and workshops and providing resources for Black men dealing with mental health issues. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bryman Williams said many African American men …
Black Men’s Wellness Day offers resources for saving lives
WEBThe preventive health and health equity specialist will be Black Men’s Wellness day and encourages African American men to take charged of their health and get screened. “African American men only go to the doctor usually when something is wrong or when …
Is your coronavirus-prevention mask considered medical waste
WEB“A mask that’s worn by the public is considered to be normal household waste,” Brad Wright, vice president of health care solutions at Covanta, a waste management company, told Fox News. “Post-consumer waste in a clinical environment like a hospital when the …
Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality. It will …
WEBJACKSON, 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 poor state with the worst rate of infant mortality in the U.S. The “presumptive eligibility” …
Daylight Saving Time increases heart attacks, according to …
WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Springing forward this weekend could affect your health, according to the American Heart Association. Moving the clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time is enjoyed by many but losing one hour can mean serious health implications.
MS Department of Health revokes license of medical cannabis …
WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Department of Health announced its intent to revoke the license from Rapid Analytics, the largest medical cannabis testing lab in the state. This comes after MSDH’s investigation from December 21 to February 9. On December 21, MSDH placed an administrative hold on all cannabis products tested by …
Churches and medical facilities work together to get …
WEBState Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs reports that improvement is being made in racial vaccine disparities with 30 percent of vaccines going to African Americans last week. So far, more than 600,000 have received vaccines in the state.
Employee of Sanderson Farms plant in McComb tests positive for …
WEBSanderson added, “Like health care and pharmaceutical providers, the food supply chain is critical to ensure the wellbeing of residents of the United States and other countries, and Federal government officials have encouraged food companies to continue operating. There are no known indications that novel coronavirus can be transmitted
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Negotiations stalled on Medicaid expansion WDBD FOX 40 …
WEB“We’re trying to draw down as much federal dollars as we can to provide health insurance for as many hardworking Mississippians as we can,” she said. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus endorses the House expansion plan. They say they offered a perfect …
Dr. Stephen Smith on effectiveness of …
WEBDr. Stephen Smith, founder of The Smith Center for Infectious Diseases and Urban Health, said on “The Ingraham Angle” on Wednesday night that he is optimistic about the use of antimalarial medications and antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients, calling it “a game …
Earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women is on the way
WEBAddressing the food deserts, addressing the chronic health conditions, those are bigger challenges, and they take more time, but we still have to look at the big picture and say we want our population to be as healthy as possible.” It will become law on July 1. Want …
Steve Hilton challenges Fauci, health officials over this
WEBSteve Hilton called on Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top U.S. health officials to provide some insight into many of the unanswered questions surrounding the federal government’s public health strategy to contain the coronavirus, and questioned the latest decision to close U.S. schools and universities in an attempt to stop the spread of the outbreak.
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Legislature considering creating a state-based healthcare exchange
WEBJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Thousands of you have health insurance you bought through the marketplace, healthcare.gov. However, state lawmakers are looking at whether they could improve your options and save you money in the process. Right now, if you buy …
Firefighter lieutenant explains FDNY's salute to health care …
WEBfirefighters salute health care workers on coronavirus front line in new york city “We’re happy that we can help people and we’re really dedicated to serving the public of New York City . And, we appreciate what’s going on with the nurses and doctors and all of the staff in the hospital including the cleaning staff and everybody that
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