News, Events and Alerts

News Releases

• MSDH Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Francine
  September 11
• All County Health Departments Resume Normal Hours on Friday
  September 10
• MSDH Spotlights Infant Mortality Month
  September 9
• Second Death Reported in Mississippi from West Nile Virus in 2024
  September 6

• More news releases

Media inquiries:

• Office of Communications: 601-576-7667 (8am - 5pm)
• After hours or during emergencies: 601-576-7400
• E-mail: MSDHnews@msdh.ms.gov

Meetings and Events

• Community Interpreter TrainingOctober 2-12, 2024
• Grillin' With Dads: A Community Fatherhood EventSaturday, September 14, 2024 in Columbus, MS
• 2024 Mississippi Maternal Health ConferenceFriday, September 20, 2024
• Living Better, Aging Well Community ExpoSaturday, September 28, 2024 in Jackson
• More events
• Public Meetings Calendar
• Upcoming Events

Health Alerts

• Boil-water notices
• Mississippi Health Alert Network
• Travelers' health and warnings
• FDA food safety alerts
• USDA food safety alerts

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