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News

Monkeypox vaccine available in Miss. for people with highest risk

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The vaccine is available by appointment only at county health department clinics in Lee, Panola, Leflore, Lowndes, Lauderdale, Adams, Hinds, Forrest and Harrison counties.

News

VIDEO: Twix, a therapeutic kangaroo, hops into WLBT’s studios

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Twix offers comfort and care to others with Mississippi Therapy Animals.

News

Mississippi moms suffer another grim statistic: The nation’s highest rate of stillbirths

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Isabelle Taft
Mississippi once again has the country’s highest rate of fetal death, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

News

Meet State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney: ‘I have the benefit of many lessons learned’

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
Dr. Edney discussed his priorities and upcoming agenda for serving and protecting the health of all Mississippi residents.

Health

6 cases of Monkeypox in Mississippi, but don’t panic: ‘You’re not gonna get Monkeypox at Walmart’

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Josh Carter
The first case was reported in the state on July 25.

Health

Nearly 500,000 Miss. children will receive P-EBT benefits this fall

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
P-EBT benefits can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items at stores that accept EBT cards.

State

3 On Your Side Investigates: Under Pressure

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
A pediatrician is spending about 50% of her time on mental health issues, even when it’s an appointment for something else. And she tells us that she has a hard time finding the necessary resources for those young people. We're on your side to find out what resources are available and how they work.

News

Four-week program kicks off in Ridgeland where anyone can walk, bike and dance, free

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
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By Carmen Poe
“C.O.O.L™ to be Healthy” is a four-week program designed to get people to exercise in a safe way and make healthy food choices.

Health

MSDH provides briefing on monkeypox response

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi is one of the last states to identify a case of monkeypox. But now public health officials are explaining what the next steps are since the first reported case. They aren’t revealing where the state’s first case is located but say the individual got it out of state. And it doesn’t seem they’ve given it to anyone else in Mississippi.

News

‘Anyone can get Monkeypox’: State health officials raise awareness about new virus

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:57 AM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The first case of Monkeypox was reported this week.
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News

St. Jude accelerates childhood cancer research with $1.4 billion investment

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Douglas
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is investing 1.4 billion dollars more in its strategic plan for pediatric cancer research and treatment.

News

Batson now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children 6 months and older at Children’s of Mississippi’s Batson Kids Clinic.

Coronavirus

Doctors recommend some Fourth of July activities while staying safe from COVID-19

Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Doctors said there are a few things people need to remember while celebrating the Fourth of July to stay COVID-free.

News

As state approaches triple digit temps, recognizing signs of heat stroke is more important than ever

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Those potential triple digit temperatures have the potential to hurt people who aren’t prepared.

Coronavirus

COVID cases in Mississippi climb again as vaccine rates for children rank among lowest in U.S.

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By C.J. LeMaster
As coronavirus cases climb once again to daily averages not seen in nearly four months, experts brace for more stress on a health care system still recovering from the last wave.

News

Vicksburg church and doctors partner to improve community health

Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Faith Christian Center in Vicksburg partnered with local doctors and medical groups in the area to help their congregation get healthy mentally, spiritually, and physically.

State

Mississippi has wasted more than 400,000 doses of the COVID vaccine

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Josh Carter
According to State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers, as of May 20, 2022, Mississippi had 456,952 doses wasted, or around 15% of the state’s total.

News

Local pediatricians feel impact of UMMC vs. Blue Cross Blue Shield legal battle

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Mediation between UMMC and Blue Cross Blue Shield continues for another month while parents with sick children are stuck trying to find new ways to get them care.

State

MSDH discusses updates to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 9:25 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
They anticipate around 25,000 people qualifying for cards in the first year and up to 125,000 by year five.

News

Doctors urge parents not to relax COVID-19 safety measures

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 10:15 AM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
Health officials say now is not the time for parents or guardians to take COVID-19 lightly.

News

Do terminally ill Mississippians deserve the right to choose when they die?

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Josh Carter
“If I don’t have the right to choose when and how I die, am I free?”

State

Mississippi medical marijuana card applications open June 1st

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
All applications will go through the Mississippi State Health Department and require a physician’s approval.

National

How to discuss horrible acts of violence with your teens and children

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
"Just like everything in life, it’s better to be proactive than reactive.”

Health

MSDH announces new State Health Officer to replace Dr. Dobbs in August

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
According Dr. Dobbs, Daniel P. Edney has been “a tremendous asset” since he joined the Health Department, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State

MSDH: There are currently no cases of monkeypox in Mississippi

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
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By Josh Carter
On Wednesday, Massachusetts reported a rare case of monkeypox in a man who recently traveled to Canada. The case is the first in the U.S. this year.

News

Miss. faces high risk for parasitic infections, non-profit says

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
If a dog is infected, heartworms should be taken seriously, but experts say the best treatment is prevention.

State

Mississippi hospitals and clinics feeling impacts of global IV contrast fluid shortage

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
You’ve heard about new supply chain issues a lot lately. Now, one is impacting hospitals and doctor’s offices around the world.

News

Ridgeland family provides home health to chronically ill children after loss of their child

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Melissa Payne
McKinley’s death prepared his family in ways they never could imagine for their next chapter in life.

News

Blue Cross, UMMC agree to mediation to settle contract dispute

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Will Stribling, Mississippi Today
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and University of Mississippi Medical Center have agreed to utilize a mediation process to settle the contract dispute that has left the state’s largest hospital out of network with its largest insurer.

News

New cannabis testing lab begins the accreditation process

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
Steep Hill Mississippi has become the first laboratory to begin the accreditation process in the state to test medical marijuana.

State

‘I’m just waiting to get better’ | ‘Long COVID’ impacts marathon runner

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Ashley Bohle
A Jackson, MS man who is set to move to Knoxville soon is still battling COVID-19 months later.

News

Nearly $3M federal grant invested in Miss. for rural healthcare

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
It's intended to help rural hospitals and health care organizations create and expand telehealth, testing, and vaccination programs in the Mississippi Delta.

News

Mississippi to award new forgivable loan programs for health-related degrees for first time since 2015

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Molly Minta
For the first time since 2015, the Office of Student Financial Aid will be able to award nine forgivable loan programs mainly targeting nursing and other health-related professions.

Health

3OYS Investigates: The Right Dose Part 2

Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 12:07 AM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
In part two of our special report, The Right Dose, we learn more about the new research center launched at the University of Mississippi in January.

State

3OYS Investigates: The Right Dose Part 1

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade
There are many question about cannabis, the use and side effects. In a 3 On Your Side Investigation, researchers and scientists at Ole Miss express their concerns about using cannabis in The Right Dose.

News

Vicksburg leaders opt-in to medical marijuana program

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
This is a decision Mayor Flaggs says is the right one, because it could boost the tax revenue in the city and possibly help save lives.

News

How much do Blue Cross, UMMC leaders make? In Mississippi, that’s a secret.

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By Isabelle Taft, Mississippi Today
While 50,000 Mississippians face the prospect of going without affordable medical care thanks to a contract dispute between the state’s largest hospital and insurer over reimbursement rates, the salaries for executives at both entities are shielded from the public.

News

Living with Alopecia: One woman talks about her journey with alopecia

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By Melissa Payne
Thanks to Will and Jada Smith and Chris Rock, alopecia is all that anyone is talking about.

State

Madison becomes latest city in Mississippi to opt-out of medical marijuana business

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Yet another Mississippi city has now opted out of the medical marijuana business.

Health

UMMC’s battle with Blue Cross Blue Shield is impacting patients

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Now that Blue Cross Blue Shield dropped UMMC from its list of covered medical facilities, hundreds of patients are making tough choices regarding their well-being.

News

DeSoto Co. Sheriff’s Dept. unveils newly-wrapped autism awareness cruiser

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Hannah Wallsmith
DCSD says they are partnering with The Arc Northwest Mississippi on an Autism acceptance training program to help educate law enforcement on matters concerning members of the community who are affected by Autism.

News

UMMC dropped from Blue Cross & Blue Shield network

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
Thousands of people who are insured by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi will now have to pay more for life-saving care from the state’s largest hospital.

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Contract dispute between Blue Cross Blue Shield, UMMC could leave tens of thousands paying more for health care

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By C.J. LeMaster
A showdown between a major insurance provider and the state’s largest hospital has erupted over how much should be paid for patient care.

Coronavirus

Oxford hospital reports no COVID patients for first time in over 2 years

Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford is reporting no COVID-positive patients for the first time in more than two years.

News

Starting March 22nd: Free classes for grandparents raising grandchildren

Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 7:38 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Two coast community organizations are showing support for grandparents raising grandchildren, and it’s all free.

State

Is the pandemic over?

Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Quentin Smith
One doctor says that while there are hopeful signs that the pandemic is nearing an end, he is still warning people that we’re not out of the woods just yet.

News

Doctor discusses potential health hazards of permanent daylight saving time

Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Joyce Peterson
A Mid-South sleep expert says switching to permanent daylight saving time could have a detrimental impact on our health. The Senate this week overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make d.s.t. the norm in the U.S.

News

A petition could change a city’s decision to opt-out of medical marijuana program

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Your city’s leaders may have opted-out of the state’s medical marijuana program, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone forever.

News

Doctor: ‘Stealth Omicron’ could impact Mississippi in two weeks

Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Holly Emery
Just as several cities and departments in Mississippi drop some of the last COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, a new variant is on the rise across the pond.

News

Senate plans to revive postpartum Medicaid coverage bill

Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
The Senate plans to find an open code section and revive the postpartum Medicaid bill this session.
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