3 Ways to Build a Healthier Mississippi
When it comes to building a healthier state, we all have a part to play. See how you can connect to the great work happening to improve our state’s health in this article.
Start Here to Learn Everyday Wellness Tips
We all know what the new school year means for children returning to class, but there are opportunities for Mississippians of all ages to learn, too! From managing chronic diseases to improving your overall health, free classes are available with the latest information. Read on for resources that make everyday wellness easier, and prove that…
How the Good Samaritan Center is Growing New Possibilities for Mississippi
We spoke with Sarah Gayden Hammond, Director of Volunteers at Good Sam, and volunteers Mary Hauk and Jeannette Morgan about the gardening program and how it’s making an impact.
Work Plan Spotlight: What Does Internet Access Have to Do with Health?
Mississippi will receive $1.2 billion from the federal government to expand broadband service to approximately 300,000 unserved locations across the state. This exciting development will create more opportunities for communities to get the care they need, through online health services like telehealth!
Q&A with Dr. Kina White
We spoke with Dr. Kina White, Director of the Office of Community Health Improvement (OCHI) at MSDH, to talk about this great achievement and learn more about efforts to make Mississippi a more age-friendly state.
Addressing Food Insecurity in the Nation’s ‘Hungriest State’
Learn more about local efforts to eliminate one of our state’s most pressing issues: food insecurity.
Q&A with T.J. Mayfield
TJ Mayfield, Executive Director of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, talks about the exciting work happening at the Foundation, and shares tips local organizations can follow to help improve health outcomes for our state.
Here’s How the Freedom Project Network is Changing Lives
From after-school programs to community organizing, The Freedom Project Network (FPN) is helping boost health and life outcomes for residents in Sunflower, Meridian, and Rosedale, Mississippi. Inspired by the 1964 Freedom Schools, Freedom Project Network was founded in 2016 with the focus on improving student achievement and leadership. This initial focus was in response to…
Growing Healthy Waves: Sharing Lessons for Life
Increasing the number of food and nutrition education programs is always a good thing, especially in schools. Nutrition education has far-reaching and life-long benefits. Kids who participate in a nutrition education program increase their daily consumption of fruit and vegetables and are more likely to make healthier food choices as they get older. In Mississippi,…
The Great Work Happening at the Good Samaritan Center
Our community partner, the Good Samaritan Center, also known locally as “Good Sam” has provided food assistance, clothing, and community support services to the Jackson-Metro area for over 40 years.
Their mission is to create a “network of helping hands” in order to better serve residents in need. Doing so not only builds the quality of life in our state’s capital, but also the quality of health.