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MSDH Encourages Proactive Steps During Men’s Health Month to Improve Wellbeing
By MSDH
Thu,06/19/25-10:00AM , 133 Reads
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) joins other public health agencies and organizations across the country in highlighting Men’s Health Month throughout June. Congress established the annual recognition in 1994 to raise awareness about men’s health issues and encourage proactive steps to improve their overall wellbeing.
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MSDH Urges BOLD Action During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
By MSDH
Wed,06/18/25-4:00PM , 118 Reads
More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a number projected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mississippi ranks 3rd in the nation for prevalence of the disease among adults over 65, and Hinds County ranks 5th nationally among other counties.
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MSDH reports first Human West Nile Case of 2025
By MSDH
Mon,06/16/25-3:00PM , 149 Reads
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the first human case of West Nile Virus for the 2025 mosquito season and urges all Mississippians to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
This first case was confirmed in Rankin County. In 2024, Mississippi recorded 59 confirmed human cases and eight deaths related to WNV.
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MSDH to Host 2nd Annual State Employee Wellness Expo
By MSDH
Wed,06/11/25-4:00PM , 248 Reads
The Mississippi State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, will host the 2nd Annual State Employee Wellness Expo on Thursday, June 12, at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The event, which will run from 8 a.m.
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