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Baptist Memorial to open 6 new urgent care centers in …
WebAs the state continues to face a crisis when it comes to healthcare access, Baptist Memorial has announced it’s opening six new urgent care centers across Mississippi. The following locations will be open seven days a week, treating non-life threatening injuries and illnesses: Batesville (555 Highway 6 East) Columbus (1503
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Ochsner, Rush merge with goal of expanding access to …
WebWarner Thomas (President & CEO, Ochsner Health) with Larkin Kennedy (President & CEO, Rush Health Systems). Photo courtesy of Ochsner Health A merger between two major healthcare systems aims to expand access to care and additional programs in Mississippi. With the signing of a shared mission agreement, Rush Health …
Rankings Show Mississippi at the Bottom for …
WebJACKSON, Miss– The latest health rankings put Mississippi at dead last. News Mississippi wanted to know why that is and what can be done. Mississippi holds the bottom spot for healthcare in the nation again, despite efforts with telehealth and health education. “It’s multifactorial,” says Dr. Dan Edney, President Elect of
Column: We need out-of-the-box thinking to address …
WebMedicaid, defined. Medicaid is a government health insurance program that provides free or low-cost coverage to certain low-income people. Enacted in 1965 as an amendment to the Social Security Act of 1935, the program is jointly funded by the federal government and states and administered by the states in accordance with federal …
Dr. Dan Edney begins tenure as Mississippi’s state health …
WebEdney, who was named Dr. Thomas Dobbs’ successor in late May, initially joined the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) in February 2021 as chief medical officer and regional health officer for the Central Public Health Region. Prior to that, he was in private practice in Vicksburg for more than 30 years. Edney kicked off his first …
North Mississippi Medical Center latest to pull out of …
WebAccording to reporting from the Magnolia Tribune, the decision from North Mississippi Medical Center sparked two other health systems – Ochsner and Merit – to also terminate their memberships with the MHA.. Ochsner Health System, amid recent layoffs, still operates seven hospitals across the state including locations in Meridian, Union, …
MSDH offering free Uber rides for patients traveling to …
WebThe Mississippi State Department of Health has announced a new program that will provide transportation for patients traveling to appointments. “Transportation to Health,” the latest initiative pushed by the MSDH, addresses barriers in both rural and urban areas and works to serve as a solution for underserved individuals. Beginning …
Gov. Reeves announces payment initiatives for Mississippi …
WebReeves made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, stating that the move includes two hospital payment initiatives that will provide millions in additional Medicaid funds for hospitals each year.. The first initiative — known as the Mississippi Hospital Access Program (MHAP) — will provide direct payments to hospitals serving …
Vicksburg clinic will provide medical care for city …
WebThe city of Vicksburg is expecting a brand new clinic that will offer free medical care to city employees and their families. Doors are set to open on November 1 for the city-sponsored health care facility, conveniently located across from Promise Hospital. “Vicksburg is self insured, meaning we spend about $4 million dollars of our own money
Bill to create Delta health authority passes Senate with no …
WebWith many healthcare facilities in the area facing financial turmoil and running the risk of imminent closure, Senate Bill 2713, colloquially known as the Mississippi Rural Regional Health Authority Act, was approved by the Senate in a 32-17 vote.The legislation creates a regional authority to manage the operations of participating …
MSDH names Dr. Justin Turner new chief medical officer
WebOn Wednesday, MSDH announced Dr. Justin Turner as its new chief medical officer. A resident of Madison, Turner graduated from Jackson State in 2003 before attending Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. He then completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical School (UMMC). Since his time at UMMC, Turner …
Jackson hospital to reopen clinic aimed at providing care to
WebSt. Dominic Hospital in Jackson will be reopening a clinic aimed at providing people in impoverished communities access to healthcare services. The clinic, located within Stewpot Community Services, will reopen on Monday with a newly remodeled clinic space. It was forced to temporarily close due to water damage following the
MSDH expands monoclonal antibody treatment availability, …
WebPhoto courtesy of UMMC This morning, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced a new policy aimed at increasing the availability of a treatment that has been shown to reduce hospitalizations in those who contract COVID-19. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas shared that patients can now receive monoclonal antibodies without
Green Health Docs to set up medical cannabis clinics across …
Webby Caleb Salers July 15, 2022. After a lengthy process of legalization, medical marijuana is finally expected to come to Mississippi by the end of this year and one company is beginning to set up shops across the state. Green Health Docs, a doctor-owned and operated business from Maryland has opened an office in Jackson and Biloxi. The
UMMC offering free telehealth services to public school students
WebThe University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), in collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is offering free telehealth services for students in all 138 of the state’s school districts. For the months of June and July, pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students can see a caregiver by appointment only for
Dr. Paul Byers to step down as state epidemiologist, replacement …
Webby Caleb Salers June 1, 2023. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has announced that State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers will retire at the end of June. Byers has served in numerous leadership positions during his more than 30-year tenure at the MSDH, most recently as state epidemiologist since 2016.
More than $15 million granted to enhance Mississippi nursing …
Webby Caleb Salers November 8, 2023. More than $15 million has been granted to Mississippi institutions to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state. Grants have been awarded to 17 community colleges, institutions of higher learning, health networks, and emergency services companies to sustain and increase the capacity of nursing
New Scam Coming in Your Mail; Cons Claiming to be United …
Webby kim September 24, 2014. MERIDIAN, Miss.-. A new scam is hitting your mailboxes. This one was reported in Meridian after a woman received a check in the mail for more than $3,800 from what looks to be United Healthcare. WTOK reports, Carla Artis received the check and at first thought it might be a rebate check for a possible over payment on
Singing River Hospital to host 'drug take back day' at Ocean …
WebSinging River Health System is partnering with William Carey University to designate Ocean Springs Hospital as a collection site for DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the hospital’s pharmacy team will be collecting prescription drugs in the parking lot
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