Updated: 5:56 PM 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.

Updated: 7:12 PM Officials at United Blood Services say they need donors with AB type blood immediately.

Updated: 7:27 PM Although many of the initial fears about the swine flu are gone, health care officials say the virus itself should not be forgotten.

Posted: 1:12 PM The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 24 new cases of swine flu, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 58.

Posted: 10:32 AM The Mississippi Department of Health says the state's total number of reported swine flu cases is 50.

Updated: 7:00 PM 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.

Posted: 6:22 PM The Mississippi Department of Health says the total number of swine flu cases in the state is 34.

Posted: 8:59 PM 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.

Updated: 6:59 PM Seth Harris is a 12-year-old seventh grader from Bay Springs, who is battling leukemia. This week an urgent plea was issued for an experimental drug that doctors said could be Seth's last hope.

Updated: 6:01 PM Eight cases of swine flu have now been confirmed in Mississippi.

Posted: 1:59 PM Eight cases of swine flu have now been confirmed in Mississippi.

Posted: 11:28 PM A Meridian hospital is helping some local nursing students pay for their education through an annual scholarship program.

Updated: 3:55 PM Seven cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Mississippi, including new cases in Lamar and Jackson counties.

Posted: 6:39 PM A fifth case of swine flu has been confirmed in Mississippi.

Updated: 12:23 PM The Mississippi State Department of Health Monday reported another case of H1N1 swine flu.

Updated: 7:23 PM The Mississippi Department of Health says the first swine flu cases have been identified in the state.

Posted: 6:29 PM Health officials have confirmed at least 27 cases of swine flu in Alabama and probable cases have been found in 28 other people.

Updated: 7:45 PM The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi was in Meridian for a specific cause Tuesday,

Updated: 7:48 PM Weems Community Mental Health Center hosted its third annual MethWatch Forum Tuesday in Meridian.

Updated: 7:08 PM Rush Hospital hosted an open house Thursday to showcase renovations at its new Family Birth Center, NICU, and Women's Pavilion.

Posted: 3:02 PM May is not only national older American’s month but also mental health awareness month. Because of this, in Healthwatch we are turning our focus to senior citizens and the importance of staying active during the golden years.

Posted: 12:01 PM Health officials say staying active during the golden years is just as important as it is for younger people.

Updated: 6:30 AM Mississippi churches are taking precautions to protect their members from swine flu.

Posted: 12:09 PM Public buildings in Scott County will be smoke-free as of June 1.

Updated: 12:06 PM Concerns over swine flu causes the AHSAA to cancel athletic events.