Director: Miss. Health Department expects more layoffs
The Mississippi State Department of Health has already laid off some workers in recent months because of state spending constraints and will cut more jobs after the new budget year begins July 1, the department’s director told lawmakers Wednesday.
Testing encouraged for those born 1945 to 1965
The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free Hepatitis C testing at all county health departments in May.
New shot, procrastination combine for long waits at health dept.
Wait times were long this week as parents and children packed the Lowndes County Health Department, trying to fulfill a new immunization requirement that caught many off-guard when school began this week.
Health dept.: Flu vaccine available
JACKSON — The seasonal flu vaccine is now available at public health clinics across Mississippi.
The state Health Department says it’s recommended for anyone 6 months and older.
Manager: ‘People feel safer’ at new health dept. location
The new state-of-the art Lowndes County Health Department has seen a flurry of activity since opening on Aug. 25.
Health Dept. ‘coming along’
Construction on a new Health Department facility is proceeding as scheduled, Patsy Patterson of the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District told the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Monday.