These uncertain times can cause us stress and anxiety. Listen to our very own, Alicia Randall, LCSW, for some advice on how to cope!
In case you missed it, K106 spoke with Field Health System CEO, Chad Netterville this morning about COVID-19.
We’ve been celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness all month. But today, we were all pinked out! I’m sure you can find some of your favorite FHS team members in some of these pictures.
Don’t forget to schedule your mammogram with our Radiology Department! Early detection saves lives.
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 389 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 13 deaths. Five deaths occurred between August 20 and October 21, and eight deaths occurred between September 6 and October 17, identified from death certificate reports.
Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 501,097, with 9,990 deaths.
MSDH has identified no additional COVID-19 cases or deaths in long-term care residents. There are currently 29 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Find full COVID-19 information and guidance on our website at msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
VACCINATIONS
Vaccination against COVID-19 is free, safe and greatly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. You can be vaccinated at any of our free sites, or at hundreds of providers statewide. Find vaccination information and locate one near you at msdh.ms.gov/c19vaccination
If you are homebound, get help with COVID-19 vaccination by emailing COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov, or call 877-978-6453.
Third vaccine doses and booster doses are now available through county health departments for those who qualify. More information at msdh.ms.gov/boosters
To host a local vaccination event at your business or organization, send a request to VaccineEvent@msdh.ms.gov
To get help with a vaccination appointment, or any COVID-19 related questions, call the Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline at 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
TREATMENT
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for those with COVID-19 is available through providers statewide. See msdh.ms.gov/getmab
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 422 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and nine deaths. These deaths occurred between October 3 and October 19. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 500,708, with 9,977 deaths.
No new cases or deaths among long-term care residents were identified today. There are currently 28 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Find full COVID-19 information and guidance on our website at msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
VACCINATIONS
Vaccination against COVID-19 is free, safe and greatly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. You can be vaccinated at any of our free sites, or at hundreds of providers statewide. Find vaccination information and locate one near you at msdh.ms.gov/c19vaccination
If you are homebound, get help with COVID-19 vaccination by emailing COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov, or call 877-978-6453.
Third vaccine doses and booster doses are now available through county health departments for those who qualify. More information at msdh.ms.gov/boosters
To host a local vaccination event at your business or organization, send a request to VaccineEvent@msdh.ms.gov
To get help with a vaccination appointment, or any COVID-19 related questions, call the Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline at 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
TREATMENT
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for those with COVID-19 is available through providers statewide. See msdh.ms.gov/getmab
Just a refresher on car safety seat recommendations. As our children grow, this is great information on how we can keep them safe while in a vehicle. Please feel free to share!
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Car Safety Seat Recommendations - Mississippi State Department of Health
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The Mississippi State Department of Health conducts safety seat checks and educates parents in the proper installation of car safety seats.Today MSDH is reporting an additional 448 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 deaths. 10 of these deaths occurred between October 6 and October 19. An additional death occurred on October 14, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total of COVID-19 cases is now 500,286, with 9,968 deaths.
Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified three additional COVID-19 cases in residents of long-term care facilities and one death. There are currently 35 ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.
Find full COVID-19 information and guidance on our website at msdh.ms.gov/covid-19
VACCINATIONS
Vaccination against COVID-19 is free, safe and greatly reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. You can be vaccinated at any of our free sites, or at hundreds of providers statewide. Find vaccination information and locate one near you at msdh.ms.gov/c19vaccination
If you are homebound, get help with COVID-19 vaccination by emailing COVIDHomebound@msdh.ms.gov, or call 877-978-6453.
Third vaccine doses and booster doses are now available through county health departments for those who qualify. More information at msdh.ms.gov/boosters
To host a local vaccination event at your business or organization, send a request to VaccineEvent@msdh.ms.gov
To get help with a vaccination appointment, or any COVID-19 related questions, call the Mississippi COVID-19 Hotline at 877-978-6453 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
TREATMENT
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for those with COVID-19 is available through providers statewide. See msdh.ms.gov/getmab
