AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVaccines: Mississippi health officials are urging families to get flu shots before cases rise, and to stay current on RSV and COVID vaccines. Young children, older adults and people with underlying conditions face greater risk of severe illness. Rural Care: The state awarded $32.6 million to 60 rural health projects, including psychiatric emergency units planned beside ERs at hospitals in Jackson, Gulfport and Greenwood, plus funding for workforce recruitment and training. Cancer Care: UMMC has broken ground on a new Cancer Center and Research Institute, a step toward seeking National Cancer Institute designation. Mississippi’s cancer death rate is 25% above the national average, according to U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker’s office. Infant Health: State officials say efforts to reduce infant deaths include safe-sleep education and distributing cribs; a review committee is also examining the issue. Recovery Housing: A new program will provide housing vouchers to adults leaving residential substance-use treatment in six southern counties. Senior Safety: Two residents died and others were evacuated after a fire at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton.
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