News, Events and Alerts

News Releases

• MSDH Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Francine
  September 11
• MSDH Spotlights Infant Mortality Month
  September 9
• Second Death Reported in Mississippi from West Nile Virus in 2024
  September 6
• MSDH Invites the Public to a WIC Online Shopping Webinar
  September 3

• More news releases

Media inquiries:

• Office of Communications: 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
• After hours or during emergencies: 601-576-7400
• E-mail: MSDHnews@msdh.ms.gov

Meetings and Events

• 2024 Mississippi Maternal Health ConferenceFriday, September 20, 2024 in Vicksburg
• Living Better, Aging Well Community ExpoSaturday, September 28, 2024 in Jackson
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening EventThursday, October 17, 2024 in Jackson
• Louisa Denson Wellness Fair and 5K Walk/RunSaturday, October 12, 2024, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Jackson
• More events
• Public Meetings Calendar
• Upcoming Events

Health Alerts

• Boil-water notices
• Mississippi Health Alert Network
• Travelers' health and warnings
• FDA food safety alerts
• USDA food safety alerts

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