Updated: 7:10 PM A Lauderdale County nursing home is about to close, because of a myriad of problems.

Updated: 7:08 PM Many family members are scrambling to find placement for their loved ones with Guardian Angel Health Care, which operates a nursing home in Marion, and is on the verge of closing. Its Medicaid contract will expire Nov. 1.

Posted: 9:54 AM After getting several citations, and having its Medicaid funding pulled, officials at Guardian Angel Nursing Home of Marion say it's forced to shut down.

Updated: 6:54 PM The Community Foundation of East Mississippi held a discussion Friday morning about recent advances in cancer treatments.

Updated: 6:47 PM Riley Hospital honored a breast cancer survivor and Oakland Heights Elementary teacher, who is inspiring students and others.

Posted: 5:46 PM United Blood Services is in need of O negative donors.

Posted: 7:30 PM Hundreds of students got a first look Wednesday at what a career in the medical field might be like.

Posted: 10:48 AM The Mississippi Department of Health reports one new human case of West Nile virus in the state.

Posted: 6:51 PM At the Pink Thursday lunches, sponsored by Riley Hospital, there are plenty of smiles and laughs, but also serious questions about breast cancer.

Posted: 11:31 AM Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks is urging consumers to avoid eating Chinese-made "Koala's March" creme-filled cookies.

Updated: 7:26 PM As colder weather approaches, gas and electric heaters will be back in use. Here is some safety advice.

Posted: 11:43 AM Mississippi health officials are reporting three new human cases of the West Nile virus, bringing the total number of state cases this year to 99.

Updated: 7:19 PM Two cancer survivors were part of Pink Thursdays, doing their best to make sure their colleagues get plenty of information about cancer prevention.

Posted: 10:33 AM A new study shows the general health status of children in Mississippi and Alabama did not meet a national benchmark.

Updated: 11:11 PM Both major party presidential candidates have talked about the nation's health care system being broken. If so, what's the best way to fix it?

Posted: 12:13 PM The companies that make over-the-counter cough and cold products say they should not be given to children under the age of 4.

Posted: 2:16 PM Mississippi health officials are reporting three new cases of the West Nile virus, bringing the total number of state cases this year to 96.

Updated: 7:35 PM WTOK-TV has teamed with Riley Hospital for Pink Thursdays, combining a free lunch with breast cancer awareness.

Updated: 2:26 PM Several events are planned in Meridian throughout October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to educate the public about the importance of breast self-exams and mammograms.

Updated: 7:32 PM As the cost of health care continues to increase, some Americans are having a hard time getting the care they need.

Posted: 2:28 PM Health officials reported seven new cases of the West Nile virus in Mississippi, bringing the total number of state cases this year to 93.

Updated: 6:06 PM New efforts are underway to change Mississippi's level of obesity, and it starts with school-aged children.

Updated: 11:29 PM The federal government is warning that not nearly enough Americans get their annual flu shots.

Posted: 7:27 PM Health officials are reporting a third death in Mississippi from the West Nile virus.

Posted: 4:03 PM Mississippi health officials are reporting the second death of the year attributed to the West Nile virus.