Mississippi’s Health Department fired employees working on preventive health and health equity issues, people familiar with ...

On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health held its quarterly meeting and officials addressed staff reductions.

Funding for federal programs administered by the state Health Department could dry up and employees could be furloughed, says ...

The Mississippi Department of Health recently declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant deaths in an unusual move to help speed up efforts to cover gaps in care. Lowering the ...

The infant mortality rate in Mississippi is higher than it's been in more than a decade, state health officials say. - RyanJLane/E+/Getty Images The Mississippi health department declared a public ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In less than seven months, Mississippi has seen nearly double the number of cases of whooping cough as reported in all of 2024, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health ...

At least $500 million is expected to flow into Mississippi over the next five years as a part of a major federal investment ...

Records, interviews suggest thousands in custody have hepatitis C, but only a fraction are tested or receive treatment.

Health officials recommend the DTaP vaccine for young children and the Tdap booster for older children and adults. Pregnant women are advised to get a Tdap dose during the third trimester to help ...

The 2025 Mississippi State Fair will open on October 2, 2025, in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the agency has inspected all food booths to ensure safe ...

According to an MSU Press Release, Daniel Peterson has been named head of Mississippi State’s Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion.