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- Health Department Offers Free Swine Flu Medicine
Mississippi's uninsured and under-insured can receive free swine flu medication.
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- Health Departments Get H1N1 Vaccine
A limited number of vaccines are now available at county health departments in Mississippi. Officials say it's a start to battling the illness.
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- H1N1 Shots Arrive in East Mississippi
Health department officials say east central Mississippi has received 2,500 doses of the H1N1 vaccine in shot form.
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- Coalition Targets Underage Drinking
Agencies involved with the Smarter Choices Community Coalition Monday talked about ways to prevent underage drinking.
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- Fighting Cancer A Community Effort
The Mississippi Department of Health says there are roughly 13,000 new cancer diagnoses every year in Mississippi. Local efforts are trying to help find a cure.
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- Conference Focuses on Quality Healthcare
Healthcare, and the quality of it, has become a hot-button issue across the country. A form of debate on the topic took place this week in Meridian.
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- Healthwatch: DUI Crashes
The message, 'Don't Drink and Drive', has been repeated over and over for decades. But you still might be surprised by the percentage of motor vehicle crashes that are directly tied to the use of alcohol and drugs.
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- Alabama Physicians Ordering Swine Flu Vaccine
The Alabama Department of Public Health has opened up Internet portals for physicians to place orders for the swine flu vaccine.
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- Parent Asks for Schools to Close Temporarily
Some parents in Choctaw County, Ala., want schools to be closed because of the swine flu.
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- Mississippi Records 7th Swine Flu Death
The Mississippi Department of Health has reported another swine flu death in Jones County.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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.
- Healthwatch: World Breastfeeding Week
The benefits of breastfeeding are being promoted by advocates during World Breastfeeding Week.
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- Healthwatch
There's a new medical procedure that is being called the wave of the future and it's now available in Meridian. - Search Continues For Missing Boaters
The Coast Guard has changed rescue efforts for a missing Ocean Springs police officer to a search and recovery mission.
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