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State appeals judge’s ruling to reform mental health system
By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:36 AM, 197 Reads
The state of Mississippi appealed a federal judge’s ruling that would shape the future of the state’s mental health system to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday.
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A nervous Percy Jenkins is vaccinated as Miss USA Asya Branch chats with him to help calm his nerves. Jenkins and a few co-workers were brought by their boss to a free vaccination event held at New Horizon Church International in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Jackson. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were available to those 12 years of age and older. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

COVID-19 Boosters: Who’s eligible and how to get one
By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 03:24 PM, 236 Reads
Tens of thousands of Mississippians who are at the highest risk for COVID-19 are now eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine to help increase their protection against the virus.

There are three groups of people now eligible to receive a third dose at least six months after receiving their second dose.
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State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs stated how proud he is of Mississippians he has seen wearing masks as he’s traveled the state. Dobbs joined Gov. Tate Reeves to answer questions during a Covid19 update press conference at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Legislature’s plan to fund medical marijuana program prompts ‘grave concerns’ from MSDH
By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:48 AM, 183 Reads
Mississippi’s top doctor has “grave concerns” about the Legislature’s plan to fund a medical marijuana program.

On Tuesday, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said the state Health Department’s role in the proposed program would cost millions of dollars a year, which could cut care for necessities the department provides.
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Yvonne Moore, left, and Christy Carmichael collect specimen for COVID-19 testing outside of the Aaron E Henry Community Health Services Center in Clarksdale, Miss., Wednesday, March 29, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

Mississippi leads the nation in COVID- 19 deaths per capita and use of monoclonal antibody treatments
By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 05:42 PM, 361 Reads
While Mississippi is no longer last in its vaccination rate against COVID-19, the state is now leading the nation in COVID-19 deaths per capita.
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