AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Health: Mississippi approved $32.6 million for 60 rural health projects, including efforts to recruit healthcare workers and expand psychiatric services. The five-year initiative also includes plans for psychiatric emergency units near hospital emergency rooms. Behavioral Health: Mississippi State psychology faculty and staff are leading more than $14 million in grants to expand behavioral health services statewide. Maternal and Cancer Care: Reports highlight Mississippi’s maternity-care deserts and the state’s ongoing struggle with infant mortality. Jackson’s new cancer center has also broken ground. Prevention and Training: State health officials are urging residents to get tested for lead exposure and encouraging flu vaccination ahead of the season. The Mississippi Hospital Association and American College of Education have also partnered to grow healthcare leaders statewide. Breast Cancer: A Mississippi survivor is stressing the importance of self-exams and plans to help launch an educational podcast for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
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