Building a Healthier Mississippi from the Ground UP
UProot is changing the culture of health in Mississippi.
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Success Stories
Nurses Save Lives—and Educate Communities
When it comes to feeling better, antibiotics aren’t always the answer. Although the introduction of the drugs revolutionized the [...]
Flowood Business Brings Awareness to Lupus with Annual Event Weekend
Essie Florence has been living with lupus since 1997, when she was a senior in high school. After her business [...]
We Celebrated National Public Health Week 2018
UProot Mississippi builds bridges that connect Mississippians to opportunities and resources that can help inspire them to lead healthier lifestyles. [...]
An Interview with Keba Laird, School Health Coordinator for the Clinton Public School District
The Clinton Public School District knows how to get kids to eat their veggies. As Child Nutrition Supervisor for [...]