Jackson State University is meeting the needs of the community one food box at a time
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, Members of the Jackson-Hinds community drive-by the Blackburn Middle School parking lot to receive a […]
Brain Injury Association of Mississippi is providing support & spreading awareness
The Brain Injury Association (BIA) of Mississippi provides information, support, and resources to people with brain and spinal cord injuries, […]
Move To Learn: boosting focus in the classroom through movement
Every weekday morning at 9:00 am, Coach Larry Calhoun logs onto Facebook Live for a Brain Break. He begins with […]
Creating a Culture of Health One Mask at a Time
Judy Morris has hand-sewn over 600 masks since COVID-19 began in March. When masks became harder to find, Morris used […]
Free Resource Navigation: Connecting to Resources through an App
When Olivia Ainsworth graduated from college in 2010, she was a single mother trying to find a job in a […]
The Mississippi Thrive! Child Health and Development Project is improving health outcomes for children
About 100 new babies are born each day across Mississippi. During the first five years, children’s brains make more than […]
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Is Prioritizing Employee Wellness
Like many others, Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company (SFBLI) had to pivot in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
The Metropolitan YMCAs of MS is dedicated to youth development & healthy living
The Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi is dedicated to strengthening our state through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Lasting […]
The Garden Farmacy – Homegrown Food for a Homegrown Economy
In 2010, Taylor Yowell graduated from Jones County Junior College and was working at a garden center in Hattiesburg when […]
Healthy Kids Running Series Inspires Kids to be More Active
Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a 5-week program that keeps kids active by introducing them to the world of […]
FAT to Fit Olympic Games Makes Health Fun
In 2004, Jefferson County was reported as the most obese county in America. In 2010, Janell and Anthony Edwards attended […]
Take the Community Input Survey for State Health Assessment
Four years ago, we started an effort to learn about how Mississippians perceive our state’s health. That effort led to […]
