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

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 ...

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

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

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

An infant has died from pertussis, also known as whooping cough, the Mississippi State Department of Health said.

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 ...

Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed that an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. According to the agency, the ...

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 ...

A Mississippi State Auditor report found three nonprofits misused taxpayer funds from government grants. The nonprofits allegedly spent money on questionable expenses like high salaries, gift cards ...