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Health

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News

Free blood pressure tests were part of Saturday's inaugural health fair in Bay Springs

Bay Springs church hosts first health fair and wellness walk

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Free blood pressure tests were part of Saturday's inaugural health fair in Bay Springs

Business

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University hosted its 10th commencement...

87 graduate from 10th med school commencement at WCU

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Dozens of students from William Carey University are the nation’s newest physicians this weekend.

Health

Doctors are warning that counties in the Pine Belt are seeing a high rate of syphilis cases.

Doctors warn of syphilis cases rising in the Pine Belt

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Doctors are warning that counties in the Pine Belt are seeing a high rate of syphilis cases.

Health

Medical experts say to be aware of the sun harming skin during peak summer times months

Beating the Heat: Medical experts share tips to stay safe in the sun

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Poole
A bright sun over the beach sounds like the perfect vacation. However, those powerful rays of light can leave you needing medical attention if you’re not protecting yourself.

Community

CCH selects dietary manager as Employee of the Year

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
The employees of Covington County Hospital concluded a celebration of National Hospital Week by recognizing one of their own for outstanding service to the hospital.

Education

U.S. News & World Report: WCUCOM ranked No. 1 for graduates in rural areas in back-to-back years

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
This marks the second year in a row WCUCOM has received this distinction.

National

FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer
If the agency follows the nonbinding recommendation, Perrigo’s drug, Opill, would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves.

Health

Hattiesburg psychologist explains effects of trauma after violence

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Karrie Leggett-Brown
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An expert said this is a great time to talk about normalizing getting help for mental health.

News

Breast cancer aid, awareness a year-round endeavor for some

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By Michael Clark
Breast cancer awareness efforts last year-round

Health

Physician speaks out on RSV in the Pine Belt

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
With warmer weather encouraging more social gatherings, physicians say now is the season for respiratory infections.
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Health

Hattiesburg pediatrician wants new moms to know they have extended Medicaid coverage

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Karrie Leggett-Brown
Hattiesburg Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Anita Henderson said it's time to get the word out about the extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage for new moms.

Health

Forrest Health residency research helps classify ‘gas station heroin’ as Schedule III drug

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Research by a team of Hattiesburg doctors and residents helped pass a Mississippi House bill that classified tianeptine, a.k.a. “gas station heroin,” as a Schedule III drug.

Health

Heroes Walk for Hope helps local clinic provide free pregnancy resources

Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Fundraiser Saturday raises some $16,000

Business

Covington Hospital to begin major renovations this summer

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Covington County Hospital announced it’s about to get a multi-million dollar makeover, with the assistance of the federal government.

News

Impact of Amoxicillin shortage varies in the Pine Belt

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 3:39 AM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Nationwide shortage of common antibiotic to treat strep throat has had little impact in the Pine Belt

News

Adderall shortage hitting home in the Pine Belt

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 3:00 AM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Nationwide Adderall shortage is being felt in the Pine Belt as well

Health

Clinical trial being offered to help those with Fragile X Syndrome

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
Livingston was the inspiration for the Gregg and Livingston Harper Congressional Internship Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Community

USM hosts annual public health symposium

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Students and public health professionals gathered for an annual conference on public health at the University of Southern Mississippi Wednesday.

News

Mosquito spraying begins soon in Hattiesburg: Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
The City of Hattiesburg wants to keep mosquito numbers low this season by spraying throughout the city.

News

Community group hosts first wellness fair in Hattiesburg, hopes more to come

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
The Institute for Advancement of Minority Health hosted a spring fling where more than 15 organizations offered services like wellness checks and free HIV testing.

Business

Covington hospital opens new mental/behavioral health clinic

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:44 AM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Covington County Hospital has opened a new mental healthcare clinic for children and adults.

Crime

Mississippi doctor avoids prison time for health care fraud

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Mississippi doctor will not spend time in jail after pleading guilty to federal misdemeanor charges for his role in a health care fraud scheme that prosecutors said cost insurers about $515 million.

News

Jackson ranks among the most overweight and obese cities in the U.S.

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
Being overweight is no laughing matter, and the city of Jackson is battling a serious obesity issue.

State

New Mississippi mental health report released and legislative action could fill in some gaps

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi’s mental health system is still under the microscope by the feds. But the court monitor’s most recent report shows some signs of improvement.

Coronavirus

3 YEARS LATER: Mississippi’s first COVID-19 case, and where we’ve been

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
This weekend marks the 3rd anniversary of Mississippi’s first COVID-19 case. Let’s take a look back at what’s happened and see where we’re headed.

Health

SeMRHI rolls out newest bus to join mobile clinic fleet

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:43 PM CST
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By Brandy McGill
Easy access to healthcare in rural communities can significantly improve residents’ quality of life.

Community

USM hosts fentanyl awareness conference

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:23 AM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The University of Southern Mississippi hosted an event Wednesday night focused on increasing awareness of the drug fentanyl.

State

MSDH taking action to stop rising syphilis cases in pregnant mothers in Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:17 PM CST
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By Christopher Fields
“We’ve seen a massive increase in the number of women who have had syphilis during pregnancy and babies born with syphilis including severe outcomes and deaths, so it’s very tragic,” Dr. Thomas Dobbs said.

State

Pollen season hits Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:05 PM CST
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By Joseph Doehring
Following below freezing temperatures for much of the winter season in Mississippi, doctors didn’t expect allergy season to begin this early.

State

Postpartum Medicaid coverage bill heads to Gov. Reeves’ desk

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Low-income mothers across the state could be seeing more health coverage as Senate Bill 2212 heads to Miss. Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk for his signature.

State

‘Leaving for greener pastures’: Mississippi’s nurse vacancy rates are their highest in at least a decade

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:29 AM CST
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By Devna Bose/Mississippi Today
Many of Mississippi's hospitals are emptying. Service lines are being discontinued, and full floors have been shuttered — for some, to preserve costs, but also because hospitals increasingly lack the staff.

Pink Up for Breast Cancer

Forrest General Cancer Center helps breast cancer patients with lymphedema

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Marissa McCardell
Forrest General Cancer Center has subcommittees designed for services after cancer care, and one of those subcommittees focuses on Lymphedema.

State

Mississippi backs 1 year of postpartum Medicaid for new moms

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Low-income new mothers in Mississippi will be eligible for a full year of Medicaid health coverage under a bill passed Tuesday by the state Legislature.

Business

USM offers free hearing tests for World Hearing Day

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
University of Southern Mississippi students and faculty members in the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences celebrated “World Hearing Day” Friday in a special and appropriate way.

Community

WCU hosts 2nd annual Rural Health Summit

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
William Carey University explored issues facing rural healthcare in Mississippi, during an annual conference Friday.

News

March is colon cancer awareness month

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd-leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States.

News

CMO to help explain Medicare benefits during 2 free seminars

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
A pair of free Medicare health care seminars are scheduled for April 14 at Forrest General Hospital

Allergies

Medical professional warns of spike in pollen allergens

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Stephanie Poole
The return of pollen is landing some in urgent care to treat symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and swelling around the eyes.

State

Anti-COVID-19 vaccine supporters host medical freedom conference

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris
Mississippi Against Mandates and supporters of the group met on the steps of the State Capitol today to share their thoughts and concerns about the COVID vaccine.

Events

Cancer benefit concert to be hosted in Hattiesburg

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
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By Emily Blackmarr
The Immanuel Baptist Church is hosting a cancer benefit concert Saturday night.

State

Fungal infection cases strike Mississippi

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 2:25 PM CST
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By Joel Griffin Moore
The Mississippi Health Department has identified over 50 fungal infections and nearly a dozen clinical cases in the state, with four cases potentially ending in death.

Business

Forrest County PRCC hosts 1st National Guard Career Day

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
he National Guard and Pearl River Community College have teamed up to give students and up-close look at career opportunities in the military.

State

Transgender teen speaks out against bill prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:55 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
A bill to prohibit gender-affirming care for children is a signature away from becoming law. Passed by the House and Senate, it now sits on Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk. The bill has been controversial, sparking protests.

News

Black History Month: 90% of Mississippi organ transplant list are African Americans

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Brandy McGill
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we have a conversation that many may not know needs to be had - the importance of organ donations.

Health

Socialization improves well-being for seniors

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Marissa McCardell
An official said socialization for seniors is very important for their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Cardiovascular

Woman’s CPR training saves husband in cardiac arrest

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Roslyn Anderson
During American Heart Month, a young Rankin county couple shares the importance of CPR training.

Cardiovascular

Mississippi residents give allegiance to American Heart Month

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By Parker Boyd
This month, people in South Mississippi and across the country are focusing on cardiovascular health, as February is American Heart Month. The focus this month is prevention of heart disease.

Business

Hospice care workers provide comfort in times of need

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
Hospice care workers may be with you and your loved ones during a difficult time.

State

Mississippi has the highest infant mortality rate in the country. One program aims to improve those numbers.

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
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By Patrice Clark
The Mississippi State Department of Health is working to combat the maternal and Infant mortality rates here in the state with a free statewide program.

State

Popularity of diabetes medication for weight loss leaves diabetic patients without prescriptions

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
That social media popularity - #ozempic has more than 540 million views on TikTok alone. Thousands claiming they have lost a few pounds from being on the diabetic medication.
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