Updated: 6:56 PM Two newly reported West Nile virus cases in Forrest and Pearl River counties bring the total number in Mississippi this year to 15.

Posted: 2:55 PM Health officials in Mississippi say the state has recorded its first death from West Nile virus this year.

Updated: 7:31 PM With heat indices upwards of 110 degrees, care should be taken to avoid ill effects of extremely high temperatures, for people and pets.

Updated: 7:31 PM Getting medical attention will soon be as easy as going shopping.

Posted: 11:43 PM Residents of Clarke County will soon have expanded health care options close to home.

Updated: 11:33 PM Rush Hospital has added a new tool to its diagnostic arsenal, a CT scanner that allows it to serve more patients, with a wider range of needs.

Updated: 11:49 AM Mississippi 4-H and UnitedHealthcare have launched a program to promote exercise, proper nutrition and attention to personal safety.

Updated: 10:36 AM The Mississippi Department of Health is investigating an increase in cases of shigellosis, originating in Lauderdale County.

Updated: 7:30 PM Anderson Hospital has awarded nursing scholarships to local students.

Updated: 3:41 PM A local family battling a terrible disease is trying to help others understand more about it.

Posted: 11:23 AM Experts say this allergy season is shaping up to be a tough one.

Updated: 7:11 PM The official grand opening of a new rural hospital in DeKalb is set for Saturday.

Updated: 7:19 PM People are invited to sign-up to participate in a Cancer Prevention Study at this weekend's Lauderdale County Relay for Life.

Posted: 2:14 PM During National Infant Immunization Week, the Mississippi Department of Health is offering free routine immunizations for infants and children up to age 18.

Updated: 7:43 PM The Mississippi Department of health has lifted the Boil Water Notice for NW Kemper Water Association.

Posted: 2:21 PM The U.S. Department of Defense is assessing back and neck pain in former and current military helicopter pilots and crew members.

Posted: 7:42 PM The American Cancer Society announced its honorary chairpersons for Lauderdale County's 2011 Relay for Life.

Updated: 8:15 PM The Jon C. Stennis Memorial Hospital in DeKalb is fully operational. Community leaders say it will enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Updated: 7:52 PM Rush Hospital is upgrading its Da Vinci robotic surgery with two of the newest models.

Posted: 11:33 AM The U.S Department of Justice is investigating whether Mississippi's mental health system is discriminating against disabled persons.

Posted: 11:34 PM Some of the most unique support for John & Friends Run for Cancer came from area schools. WTOK visited the schools to present plaques of appreciation.

Updated: 8:09 PM Wednesday was the first day of business for a new hospital in Kemper County.

Posted: 11:32 AM The Obama administration is asking a federal appeals court in Atlanta to act swiftly on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the government's health care overhaul.

Updated: 7:47 PM The Radio People continue the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon through Friday to help raise money for the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson.

Updated: 7:45 PM A local radiology center has been recognized by a national organization.