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Mental Health Awareness Month highlights Florida’s challenging …

WEBIn Florida, the latest data indicates that 3,351 people committed suicide in 2021 — 796 females and 2,555 males. The Sunshine State ranks third nationwide in …

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Florida’s Surgeon General blasts COVID-19 mRNA vaccines as the

WEB“Providers concerned about patient health risks associated with COVID-19 should prioritize patient access to non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and treatment,” …

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Medical marijuana treatment center blazes legal trail against …

WEBIntroducing data from the health department’s 2024-2025 legislative budget request, Sanctuary Cannabis points to the fact that in fiscal year 2022-2023, the …

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Faith based Florida health system will pay $1.5M to settle fraud

WEBJacksonville’s Baptist Health System in Florida will pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it defrauded the government under the False Claims Act. Ryan Ketterman, …

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Singing River now offering walk-in vaccinations along the coast

WEBIn Pascagoula, walk-in vaccinations are being offered at Singing River Healthplex, 3101 Denny Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. In Gulfport, …

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Local hospitals swamped with COVID patients, but ‘this

WEBBut even as his hospitals are overrun with COVID-19 patients, Singing River Health System CEO Lee Bond is optimistic the latest wave brought on by the Omicron …

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Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service

WEBWalmart had 51 health centers, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company opened its first …

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Mississippi one of 19 U.S. states now with case of Omicron variant

WEBThe health department also said it was experiencing a slight upward tick in the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, as well as those in intensive care an on …

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News Briefs: Singing River hospitals receives top mark for quality …

WEBSinging River Health System’s hospitals have been ranked #1 in the Market in Patient Safety for Overall Medical Care by Quantros CareChex Awards – a resource …

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Singing River, MGCCC break ground on state’s first

WEBOCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Officials with Singing River Health System and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, along with Gov. Tate Reeves, broke …

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Florida lawmaker calls for state surgeon general’s ouster amid …

WEB“Ladapo politicizes public health and peddles risky freedom of choice rhetoric that fuels vaccine hesitancy and downplays the public and personal health …

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Singing River Health System names first female CEO

WEBPublished: Jun. 30, 2022, 9:33 a.m. By. Warren Kulo | [email protected]. PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- After serving as the interim Chief Executive Officer since March 1, Tiffany …

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State maxes out vaccine allotment as COVID-19 numbers keep rising

WEBJACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi -- Just one day after Gov. Tate Reeves opened up COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older and those with serious medical …

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Singing River Health System to acquire Gulfport’s Garden

WEBPASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- Singing River Health System announced Monday it has reached agreement to purchase Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport, …

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Health department issues boil-water notice for entirety of Ocean

WEBThe Mississippi Department of Health issued a 48-hour boil water notice for all of Ocean Springs after a sample tested by the MDH indicated the presence of E. coli. …

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Company accused of selling COVID-19 vaccines to rich gets $2M …

WEB“The settlement today exemplifies my office and its law enforcement partners’ strong commitment to combatting all forms of health care fraud-related schemes, …

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Swimmers warned away from Florida beach with ‘fecal pollution’

WEBWith swimming, fishing and sailing —the beach at Palma Sola South in Bradenton, Florida, is a popular spot to beat the heat — but as the Sunshine State dives …

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Pascagoula High shuts down due to COVID; Ocean Springs

WEBJACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi -- Pascagoula High School will shut down for two weeks, following state health department COVID-19 guidelines. In Ocean …

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Mental health options available across Mississippi Gulf Coast

WEBSinging River Health System – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. Singing River Services, Region XIV (not affiliated with Singing River Health System) …

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New local health coalition to combat childhood obesity

WEB"Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions," said Deborah Colby, a registered dietician, Executive Director of Gulf Coast Health Educators and a coalition …

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Chris Anderson, CEO of Singing River Health System, leaving to …

WEB"During that time period, we have developed a true friendship and a very positive and productive working relationship. Chris has devoted himself to assuring that …

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ER doctor, Yale dean sets senator straight on gun violence in …

WEBDuring Tuesday’s Senate judiciary hearing, titled “The Gun Violence Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis,” Democrats called on witnesses to testify in support of …

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