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- Flu Widespread In South
The past few weeks have seen an increase in the number of flu cases reported.
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- Swine Flu Claims Sixth Mississippi Victim
The Mississippi Department of Health has reported the state's sixth swine flu death.
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- More Apparent Swine Flu in Schools
As swine flu widens its net, more students are falling victim to it, including dozens of students who were out sick this week at Southeast Lauderdale campuses.
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- March of Dimes Fundraiser Underway
The March of Dimes is preparing for its annual March for Babies, a fundraiser to help in the fight against birth defects.
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- Swine Flu Claims 5th Mississippi Victim
The Mississippi Department of Health has reported the state's fifth swine flu death.
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- Putting on Pink Pays Off
Local volunteers who go all out to raise money to help cancer patients made a presentation Tuesday at the Anderson Cancer Center in Meridian.
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- Five More WNV Cases in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting five more human cases of West Nile virus.
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- First Trial Over 'Toxic' Trailers Begins
A jury will soon begin hearing testimony in the first trial over whether Gulf Coast storm victims were exposed to potentially dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers.
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- Swine Flu Vaccines Expected Mid-October
State health officials say Mississippians can begin lining up for swine flu shots around mid-October.
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- President, Republicans Far Apart on Health Care
Cong. Gregg Harper of Mississippi's third district called on President Obama to "go back to the drawing board" on health care reform.
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- Wicker: "There are major problems"
In advance of President Barack Obama's health care speech to Congress, Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker spoke about proposed reform.
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- Mississippi Has Three New WNV Cases
The Mississippi Department of Health reported Tuesday that there are three new cases of West Nile virus in the state.
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- Swine Flu Claims Fourth Victim in Alabama
A Troy University student is believed to be the fourth person in Alabama to die from the swine flu.
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- Swine Flu May Present Challenges for State
Mississippi officials say the state is poised to fight swine flu, but may not have enough school nurses.
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- Swine Flu Cases Growing
As the number of cases of swine flu grows, it's enough to make people a little bit nervous. But state health officials say there's still no need for panic.
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- UBS Encourages Donating During Holidays
Labor Day weekend means a lot more people traveling, and with that, more traffic accidents are likely, and a higher demand for blood products.
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- Gentiva Completes Rush Home Care Acquisition
Gentiva Health Services Inc. says it has completed its acquisition of Rush Home Care Inc., in a move to expand into seven new counties.
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- Schools Take New Approach to Fitness
Thanks to a physical education grant, the Community Students Learning Center is changing the way students in Holmes County look at fitness. It could be an example for other Mississippi schools.
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- Harper on Health Care Reform
Third District Congressman Gregg Harper is expressing doubts about the future of proposed health care reform.
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- Caution About Flu Season
In the past week, dozens of Mississippians have come down with the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu. Since May, the state has recorded nearly 600 cases.
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- Coroner: Teen's Swine Flu Test Negative
Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey said preliminary swine flu test results were negative for a 15-year-old Warren Central High student who died last week.
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- MPS Proactive with Swine Flu Threat
Meridian Public Schools has not had any identified cases of swine flu, but officials say they are taking precautions.
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- Football Game Postponed Due to Flu
A Friday night football game has been canceled for the time being, because of an outbreak of flu.
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- Two Student Deaths Under Investigation
Mississippi health officials are awaiting the results of autopsies on two students before declaring them the victims of swine flu.
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- Now Time to Avoid Mosquitoes
This is the peak time of year for mosquitoes. The Mississippi Department of health urges you to protect yourself from them.
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- Boil Water Notice Issued
A boil water notice has been issued for some customers of the Clarkdale Water Association.
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- Hospital Looks to Future
Neshoba County General is looking at building a new facility that could be expanded even further in the future as needs change.
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- Mississippi Has Five More WNV Cases
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting five more human cases of West Nile virus.
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- Healthwatch: Cardiac Support Group
With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, understanding heart disease and how it can be managed is crucial.
- Children Experiencing Swine Flu
School districts across Mississippi are reporting cases and suspected cases of the swine flu.
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- AB Plasma Donors Needed
United Blood Services has issued an urgent appeal for type AB donors.
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- Wicker Decries National Health Bills
Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker says health care proposals in Washington are "the mother of unfunded mandates."
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- Fighting Diabetes Personal for Bryant
Lt. Gov Phil Bryant has been named the honorary chairman for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.
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- Schools Report Incidents of Swine Flu
Precautions are being taken after cases of the swine flu have turned up in three east Mississippi school districts.
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- Backpack Weight Concern for Students
Many students have just returned to school, and others will soon. Some of them are already having problems with heavy backpacks. How can you help your children lighten the load?
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- Rush Hospital Earns Top Performer Award
Rush Foundation Hospital has been named a top performer for delivering high quality care in five clinical areas. - Alabama Prepares for Flu Vaccination Program
The Alabama Department of Public Health is preparing for the largest vaccination program in state history.
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- Mississippi Lawmakers Respond to Health Care Debate
As the national debate on health care reform heats up, some Mississippi lawmakers are weighing in on the issue.
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- Mississippi Has Five More Cases of WNV
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting five new human cases of West Nile virus.
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- Mississippi Has First Confirmed Swine Flu Death
Mississippi health officials have confirmed the state's first death related to complications from the swine flu.
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- Wicker Opposes Obama Health Care Plan
U. S. Sen. Roger Wicker says health care reform is the most important issue facing Congress currently.
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- Healthwatch: World Breastfeeding Week
The benefits of breastfeeding are being promoted by advocates during World Breastfeeding Week.
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- School Nurses to Get 'Obesity' Training
Hundreds of school nurses in Mississippi will become the first in the U.S. to be trained by the National Association of School Nurses to fight obesity in children.
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- Alabama Records First Swine Flu Death
Jefferson County officials say the state's first confirmed death from swine flu has been reported in their county.
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- MSDH Reports 26 New Cases of Swine Flu
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 26 new cases of H1N1 swine flu for last week, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 260.
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- Rush Shows Off da Vinci System
Rush Hospital conducted an open house Thursday night, to demonstrate how the da Vinci Surgical System operates.
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- Boil Water Notice Lifted
The city of Meridian has lifted a boil water notice issued earlier this week.
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- Some Meridian Customers Under Boil Advisory
The Meridian Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for some customers after a line break Tuesday.
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- Diabetes: Identification and Prevention
Diabetes is a major health issue, especially in Mississippi and Alabama. Solving it could have a significant impact on health care costs.
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- Anderson Demonstrates da Vinci
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center Monday hosted an open house for its employees to demonstrate its da Vinci Surgical System.
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