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ACS, Coalition Renew Call for Smoking Ordinance

Last Updated: 11:04 PM 06/25/09
Efforts to get a smoking ordinance passed in Meridian are being renewed with the coming of a new administration.

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MHA President Responds to Governor

Last Updated: 3:19 PM 06/24/09
The leader of the Mississippi Hospital Association says it appears the Division of Medicaid will cease to exist after June 30.

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Meridian Physician Comments on Health Care Reform

Last Updated: 7:21 PM 06/23/09
A week after President Obama addressed the American Medical Association about his proposal on how to reform health care, a local policy maker with the group is speaking out.

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Heat Becomes Safety Issue

Last Updated: 7:22 PM 06/22/09
Beating the heat is becoming more difficult as temperatures hover around 100 degrees. This is leading to an increase in demand for energy assistance.

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Health Department Issues Swine Flu Update

Last Updated: 2:20 PM 06/22/09
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported Monday there were 22 new cases of swine flu in the state as of last week.

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Cancer Patient's Family Leads Crusade Last Updated: 7:12 PM 06/19/09 - A 12-year-old boy from Bay Springs died following a battle to receive a special drug as part of his treatment. Family members of Seth Harris are embarking on a crusade for change. (Full Story)
Mississippi Has 77 Reported Cases of Swine Flu Last Updated: 12:02 PM 06/15/09 - The Mississippi Department of Health says the state's total number of swine flu cases is 77. (Full Story)
State Erroneously Paid Medicare Last Updated: 5:56 PM 06/11/09 - The Mississippi Medicaid program has been paying the Part B Medicare premiums for about 9,300 people even after determining they were no longer eligible for Medicaid. (Full Story)
UBS Issues Call for Type AB Donors Last Updated: 7:12 PM 06/10/09 - Officials at United Blood Services say they need donors with AB type blood immediately. (Full Story)
Caution Still Advised with Swine Flu Last Updated: 7:27 PM 06/09/09 - Although many of the initial fears about the swine flu are gone, health care officials say the virus itself should not be forgotten. (Full Story)
MSDH Reports New Flu Cases Last Updated: 1:12 PM 06/08/09 - The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 24 new cases of swine flu, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 58. (Full Story)
Fifty Reported Swine Flu Cases in Mississippi Last Updated: 10:32 AM 06/04/09 - The Mississippi Department of Health says the state's total number of reported swine flu cases is 50. (Full Story)
Medical Helicopter Paying Off Last Updated: 7:00 PM 06/02/09 - A local child who nearly drowned Monday at a Meridian day care facility benefited from specialized medical attention that would have been delayed just a few months ago. (Full Story)
Mississippi Update on Swine Flu Last Updated: 6:22 PM 06/01/09 - The Mississippi Department of Health says the total number of swine flu cases in the state is 34. (Full Story)
Swine Flu Case in Lauderdale County Last Updated: 8:59 PM 05/29/09 - State health officials say a case of the Swine Flu has been found in Lauderdale County, one of 18 new cases in the state this week. (Full Story)
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