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Closing The Gap: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Closing The Gap: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
More than 20 million people live with it across the world.

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Maternal health resource and food pantry opens in downtown Jackson

Maternal health resource and food pantry opens in downtown Jackson

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Several organizations from around the Metro are trying to bring the maternal mortality rate to zero here in Mississippi.

Health

MSDH confirms first four cases of West Nile Virus in 2023

MSDH confirms first four cases of West Nile Virus in 2023

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
It is recommended to use mosquito repellant, dress protectively, and clear your yard of standing water.

Health

There are at least 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease.  Mississippi is number...

Hinds County is now fifth in the nation for Alzheimer’s cases

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
According to new research at least 1 in 6 people over the age of 65 in Hinds County have Alzheimer's Disease. Hinds County is fifth in the nation for Alzheimer's cases.

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Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, leaving locals without care close by

Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, leaving locals without care close by

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Without River Region, what does this mean for patients?

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FILE - Parents with their children and medical professionals listen to testimony from people...

Mississippi, under judge’s order, starts allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Mississippi is starting the court-ordered process of letting people cite religious beliefs to seek exemptions from state-mandated vaccinations.

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Long Beach city leaders signed a contract making them the first city in Mississippi to have a...

Mississippi’s first Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Long Beach

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Lott
It’s a box that could save a baby’s life, and the first one in the state was installed Thursday at the Long Beach Fire Station.

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CEO of St. Dominic resigns, accepts new job opportunity ‘closer to family’

CEO of St. Dominic resigns, accepts new job opportunity ‘closer to family’

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
The news of Scott Kashman’s resignation comes the same week as the resignation of Singing River Health System’s CEO, Tiffany Murdock.

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4th-year medical student, Eric Lucas, teaching young black men about careers in allied health...

UMMC hosts ‘Black Men in Healthcare’ empowerment summit

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
Students spent a day at the medical center taking part in activities that include clinical simulations, touring health professional schools, and building professional skills.

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Free water filters available for expecting and current Jackson mothers

Free water filters available for expecting and current Jackson mothers

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
If you’re a Jackson resident, you may be eligible to receive a free water filter courtesy of the city.
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Nurse pleads with state leaders to replace lost mental health treatment facility

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
The news of the behavioral services closure left her reeling and fearful of the plight of those needing treatment.

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State Epidemiologist retires after 30 years with MSDH

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Joseph Doehring
Wednesday, Dr. Paul Byers looked back at his lengthy career with the Mississippi State Department of Health.

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City of Pearl opens first medical cannabis dispensary

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Anyone over the age of 21 is allowed access to enter the building, ask questions, and view models of products that are on display.

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UMMC to host conference targeting critical care health professionals

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:12 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and students interested in critical care are invited to the Strength Through Collaboration conference.

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Clinical trial being offered to help those with Fragile X Syndrome

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
Livingston was the inspiration for the Gregg and Livingston Harper Congressional Internship Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Health

Postpartum Medicaid extension passed by state lawmakers

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
Beside physical complications, some mothers like Brittany Lampkin suffer from postpartum depression, especially losing a child.

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MSDH taking action to stop rising syphilis cases in pregnant mothers in Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:17 PM CST
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By Christopher Fields
“We’ve seen a massive increase in the number of women who have had syphilis during pregnancy and babies born with syphilis including severe outcomes and deaths, so it’s very tragic,” Dr. Thomas Dobbs said.

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Canopy Children’s Solutions announce new Mental Health Program with Madison County Schools

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
A mental health crisis happening across the country is leading Canopy Children’s Solutions in Mississippi to partner with Madison County Schools to address some of the issues students and parents face every day.

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Mississippi ranks second in the country with babies having syphilis

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST
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By Christopher Fields
Dr. Thomas Dobbs says untreated syphilis can result in life-threatening damage to the heart, brain and other organs.

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Journey of medical marijuana patients leads to product research in the state

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:07 PM CST
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By Roslyn Anderson
The Madison resident used to travel up to four times a year to Colorado in search of medical cannabis creams and patches to relieve her pain - but no longer.

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First medical marijuana product sold in Mississippi

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
The sell occurred in Brookhaven at The Cannabis Company.

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Number of cases of Mississippi children eating marijuana edibles spikes

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris
In 2019, the center only reported two calls about children eating edibles. But in 2022, that number shot up to 36.

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14th child under age 18 dies of Coronavirus, MSDH says

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 2:07 PM CST
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By WLBT.com Staff
“Vaccination not only protects you, but it also protects those around you who may not be eligible for vaccination or who may be at higher risk for complications due to age or underlying health problems.”

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Discovery of lethal fungal infection causes investigation in Mississippi; 2 deaths identified

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
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By Josh Carter and Quentin Smith
It's called candida auris, or C. auris, and causes a severe infection and death in about 60 percent of patients.

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Life-saving overdose medication can now be given out without prescription

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Jennifer Lott
We spoke with one woman who used the medication in the past who says it’s the reason she’s still here today.

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Parents struggle amid Children’s medicine shortage and flu season

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:21 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
If your child has been sick over the last few weeks, you might have noticed that items like Children’s Motrin and Tylenol have been missing and the lack of those types of medicines is making parents panic.

Health

MS marks World AIDS Day leading the nation in STDs

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Roslyn Anderson
Nine organizations and healthcare facilities participated in panel discussions to educate the public about HIV and remove the stigma associated with it.

Health

Diabetes cases up 23% over the past decade

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Joseph Deohring
Data also showed the price of insulin, which is essential to most type 1 diabetics’ everyday life, is up 600 percent in the last 20 years.

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Flu vaccines now available for children, adults at county health departments

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.

Health

HIV rates re-surging in the Capital City and across the south

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
In recent years, Jackson’s HIV rate dropped from the fourth highest in the country to seventh, according to the CDC. But those efforts to stop the spread were hampered by COVID. With the Capital City again among the highest in the nation, the medical community says this re-surging epidemic must be addressed.

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‘Speak up, be heard‘: Non-profit paying women to hear their healthcare story

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable is looking for voices to speak up about the issues that are keeping women from receiving the healthcare they need.

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Oncologist shares 3 possible signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Breast cancer can spread outside the breast through blood vessels and lymph vessels. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it is said to have metastasized.

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American Cancer Society gears up for walk in the fight against cancer

Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
The walk will be October 29 at Trustmark Park.

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Mockingbird facility up and running to provide medical marijuana

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
The Mockingbird facility which 3 On Your Side first toured in January is up and running and developing medical marijuana.

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45 cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in the Magnolia State

Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
Of the 45 cases, more than two dozen have been confirmed in Central Mississippi.

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Monkeypox cases in Mississippi rise to 44

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The Mississippi State Department of Health announced on Wednesday that there has been a significant rise in monkeypox cases.

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Have an appointment at a Jackson UMMC facility? Here are the 5 locations impacted by low water pressure

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The main campus at 2500 N. State St. in Jackson, and the Lakeland Medical Building near the main campus at 764 Lakeland Dr., are connected to a well-water system and are not impacted by the City of Jackson water crisis.

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Ridgeland mayor says city’s water ‘isolated’ from Jackson’s system

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
"The source for Ridgeland’s drinking water is from eight groundwater supply wells, not from the Reservoir,” the statement read.

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MSDH issues alert ordering Jackson to ‘immediately cooperate’ with response teams over water crisis

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The order requires the city to immediately cooperate with state response teams and contractors deployed to augment current staffing and to take remediation actions deemed necessary by the State Incident Commander.

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Mississippi expands access of Naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
The Mississippi Department of Health is allowing pharmacists to sell Naloxone, an opioid reversal drug, to customers without a prescription - giving access to anyone who asks for it.

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This Starkville teen is the face of a nationwide mental health campaign with Macy’s

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
“Sharing your identity and being vulnerable helps you grow and develop throughout your life,” said Alex Jones.

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Monkeypox vaccine available in Miss. for people with highest risk

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The vaccine is available by appointment only at county health department clinics in Lee, Panola, Leflore, Lowndes, Lauderdale, Adams, Hinds, Forrest and Harrison counties.

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VIDEO: Twix, a therapeutic kangaroo, hops into WLBT’s studios

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Twix offers comfort and care to others with Mississippi Therapy Animals.

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Mississippi moms suffer another grim statistic: The nation’s highest rate of stillbirths

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Isabelle Taft
Mississippi once again has the country’s highest rate of fetal death, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Meet State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney: ‘I have the benefit of many lessons learned’

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Dr. Edney discussed his priorities and upcoming agenda for serving and protecting the health of all Mississippi residents.

Health

6 cases of Monkeypox in Mississippi, but don’t panic: ‘You’re not gonna get Monkeypox at Walmart’

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Josh Carter
The first case was reported in the state on July 25.

Health

Nearly 500,000 Miss. children will receive P-EBT benefits this fall

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
P-EBT benefits can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items at stores that accept EBT cards.

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3 On Your Side Investigates: Under Pressure

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
A pediatrician is spending about 50% of her time on mental health issues, even when it’s an appointment for something else. And she tells us that she has a hard time finding the necessary resources for those young people. We're on your side to find out what resources are available and how they work.

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Four-week program kicks off in Ridgeland where anyone can walk, bike and dance, free

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
“C.O.O.L™ to be Healthy” is a four-week program designed to get people to exercise in a safe way and make healthy food choices.

Health

MSDH provides briefing on monkeypox response

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi is one of the last states to identify a case of monkeypox. But now public health officials are explaining what the next steps are since the first reported case. They aren’t revealing where the state’s first case is located but say the individual got it out of state. And it doesn’t seem they’ve given it to anyone else in Mississippi.
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