Magee
Magee, MS · Health
desotocountynews.com
Mississippians share stories of unaffordable healthcare as national campaign comes to Jackson
As Jacksonians gathered at the public green space of Smith Park Wednesday, they connected over rising healthcare costs, enjoyed free food and live music and plugged into the “One Nation, Overcharged” national campaign network. The healthcare affordability campaign is an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a...
Mississippi Link
Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center’s CEO earns one of Community Health’s highest national honors
The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) is proud to announce that it’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman has received the prestigious National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing extraordinary leadership and a lifetime of service to community health.
vicksburgnews.com
Jackson-Hinds CEO earns one of community health’s highest national honors
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jasmin O. Chapman has received the prestigious National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing extraordinary leadership and a lifetime of service to community health.
mpbonline.org
New UMMC pathway aims to give medical students holistic view of community health
A program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is putting students on track to earn degrees in medicine and public health, covering both individuals and the factors that affect community well-being. New UMMC pathway aims to give medical students holistic view of community health. UMMC's MD to Master's in...
Mississippi Today
Amid Mississippi health disparities, Jackson event offers Black men free screenings
Downtown Jackson was one stop on the national “Wellness Day Tour” hosted by the African American Male Wellness Agency, and local organizers said over 450 people joined this year’s celebration. Volunteers and vendors worked in the sweltering 90-degree heat, offering tests for blood glucose and cholesterol levels, eye exams and education about prostate and colon cancers.
vicksburgnews.com
Merit Health welcomes Dr. Peddapanga
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Merit Health River Region welcomes Christine Peddapanga, D.O., to Merit Health Medical Group Family Medicine, where she will provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Peddapanga is a board-certified family medicine physician who is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients...
jacksonadvocateonline.com
FMOL Health | St. Dominic among 100 hospitals recognized for excellence
JANS – The American College of Cardiology has recognized FMOL Health | St. Dominic for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. FMOL Health | St. Dominic is the first hospital in central Mississippi and one of 100 hospitals nationally to be awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria and through ongoing performance registry reporting.
WLBT
Back-to-school illnesses prompt Brandon clinic to urge vaccinations and hygiene steps
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Pediatricians at TrustCare Kids in Brandon say they have already diagnosed children with COVID, the flu, and strep throat in the first weeks of the new school year. Health professionals say children living with grandparents or older adults face a higher risk for severe illness. TrustCare...