MSDH News, Events and Updates

Health officials report pediatric flu death--Increase in seasonal flu cases also reported

Since the beginning of the 2009-2010 flu season on August 30, 2009, there have been 26 Influenza-related deaths - including four pediatric deaths - reported in Mississippi. Most of the cases have been laboratory-confirmed as 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu.

Agenda: Certificate of Need Meeting

Revised Agenda
Certificate of Need Monthly Meeting
Underwood Auditorium
Underwood Building
March 25, 2010
11:00 A.M.

Staff Analysis: Crossgates River Oaks Hospital

Brandon HMA, LLC d/b/a Crossgates River Oaks Hospital is requesting Certificate of Need (CON) authority for the establishment of a 15-bed burn center/care services (Burn Center) on the campus of Crossgates River Oaks Hospital. The applicant asserts that pursuant to House Bill 55, the proposed 15 beds will be classified and limited to use for the treatment of burn victims and will not be converted to any other use. These beds will also participate in the trauma care system, improving Crossgates' ability to deliver trauma care and improving the level of trauma care available in Mississippi.

Proposed Trauma System Regulations

For consideration by the Board of Health on April 14, 2010.

Mississippi Health Officials Report Second West Nile Virus Human Case of 2010

JACKSON, Miss. - Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the second human West Nile virus (WNV) case of 2010. The case is in Winston County. The first case of the season was reported last month in Coahoma County.

Injury 101

Friday, May 21, 2010

The MSDH Division of Injury and Violence Prevention is hosting this workshop to educate law enforcement, health care workers, firefighters, social workers, and other professionals on a variety of unintentional injury-related topics presented by experts from throughout the state. Speakers will reveal the current successes and barriers in injury prevention and provide participants with applicable information on a variety of topics.

DWSIRLF Annual Report (FFY-2009)

This report outlines the accomplishments of the DWSIRLF as related to the goals and objectives set forth in the FY-2009 Intended Use Plan (IUP). Provided herein are details regarding the short-term and long-term goals of the program, funding sources, financial stability, and compliance with Federal Drinking Water State Revolving Fund requirements.

FY-2010 DWSIRLF Intended Use Plan

The purpose of this IUP is to convey the State of Mississippi's (State) DWSRF plan for FY-2010 to EPA, other state agencies, the state's public water supplies, and the general public. As stated previously, this IUP not only outlines how the state will spend standard DWSIRLF funds, but it also gives details as to how the state will spend proposed Jobs Bill funds that may be provide during the 2010 Congressional Session. Additionally, it should be noted that the requirement of the State Attorney General's opinion in regards to the DWSIRLF has been waived for ARRA funds.

CON Weekly Report for March 12, 2010

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports the following activities relative to Certificate of Need for the week ending March 12, 2010.

Proposed Mississippi Primary Drinking Water Regulations

For consideration by the Board of Health at its April 2010 meeting. (With amendments and changes marked.)

Reportable Disease Statistics

Statistics for reportable diseases in the state, with breakdown by public health district, and annual comparison.

Influenza-Like Illness Report for 2010, Week 9

For week 09 (02/28/10 - 03/06/10), the overall state ILI rate (7.2%) increased from last week (6.0%), but was lower than this time last year (10.8%).

Salmon Test Site Radiological Monitoring Report 2008

This report compiles data from the April 2008 annual monitoring of the Salmon Test Site, formerly called the Tatum Salt Dome Test Site in Lamar County. The analytical results identify tritium as the only radionuclide identified above the DRH lower limit of detection and not routinely found at those levels in environmental samples. However, no tritium above the EPA drinking water standard was detected in a potable water source.

CON Weekly Report for March 5, 2010

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports the following activities relative to Certificate of Need for the week ending March 5, 2010.

Influenza-Like Illness Report for 2010, Week 8

For week 08 (02/21/10 - 02/27/10), the overall state ILI rate (6.2%) was comparable to last week (6.2%), but was lower than this time last year (9.6%).

Proposed Amendments to Art Therapist Regulations

Proposed for adoption on April 14, 2010

Safe Routes to School $1,000 Mini-Grant Call for Applications

The National Center for Safe Routes to School is now accepting applications for up to 35 $1,000 mini-grants for creative, youth-focused ideas that support safe walking and/or bicycling to school. Eligible activities must occur at an elementary or middle school in Fall 2010 and support the overall goal of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs: to enable and encourage children nationwide to safely walk and bicycle to school.

Position Available: Director of Pharmacy

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to direct and oversee all pharmacy operations for the agency which covers 81 county health departments state-wide.

Fast Lane Swine Flu Vaccination Clinic CANCELED

The "fast lane" flu vaccination and health screening clinic, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at the Jackson Medical Mall, has been canceled due to ongoing problems with the City of Jackson water supply.