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.
Students spent a day at the medical center taking part in activities that include clinical simulations, touring health professional schools, and building professional skills.
Physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and students interested in critical care are invited to the Strength Through Collaboration conference.
“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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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.
Nine organizations and healthcare facilities participated in panel discussions to educate the public about HIV and remove the stigma associated with it.
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.
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.
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.
