Mississippi Hospital Association

04/06/2026

Kicking off National Public Health Week in gratitude for our member hospitals and their dedicated health care teams for their commitment to expanding access to quality care and improving the health of communities across our state.

THANK YOU! Together, we’re building a healthier Mississippi.

💙 MSDH Celebrates National Public Health Week

From April 6–12, the Mississippi State Department of Health joins partners across the country in recognizing National Public Health Week and the vital role public health plays in our communities.

Public health professionals work every day to protect and improve the health of Mississippians. From nurses and physicians to epidemiologists, inspectors, and community health workers, their impact reaches every corner of our state.

This week, we’ll be highlighting the services that support Mississippi families every day, including:
• Perinatal and Infant Services + Child and Adolescent Services
• Adult Health
• Vital Records and Statistics
• Regulatory Services
• WIC
• Communicable Disease Prevention
• County Health Departments
• Rural Health + Physician Workforce
• EMS and Acute Care Systems
• Opioid and Substance Use Program
• Epidemiology (EPI)
• Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program

Follow along as we spotlight the work happening across Mississippi and the people behind it.

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov

04/06/2026

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04/03/2026

Baptist Golden Triangle is excited to welcome the Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2029 to their team!

These talented physicians are beginning the next chapter of their journey, bringing fresh perspectives, dedication, and a passion for patient care to our hospital and community! Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they train, grow, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day!

Welcome residents:
Dr. Carlos Arango
Dr. Amina Azam
Dr. Bipasha Barat
Dr. Abdelrahman Elshakankiry
Dr. Hema Manvi Koneru
Dr. Vanessa Marshall
Dr. Omo Ogbeide
Dr. Sarojini Posani
Dr. Shaheem Rehman

04/02/2026

It's ok not to be ok 🫤 🙁 🙃 🙂 Help is available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use.

❤️ Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/01/2026

“I believe her taking the time to be by my side throughout this time of need helped me make it through all the pain and sorrow. I think she is the best asset to the patient postpartum floor. She is kind, loving, helpful, caring, all a person can be in her job.”

These words of praise were spoken about our latest Daisy nominee, Teddera Patton.
Congratulations, Teddera! 🌼

To read more of her inspiring nomination, visit: https://bit.ly/47nZC75

03/31/2026

Join the Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter for its Central Mississippi Conference on Friday, April 10, at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison.

03/30/2026

Mississippi State University-Meridian and Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center are announcing a new collaboration to provide more than 500 university students with direct access to one of the city’s primary care clinics for minor illnesses and injuries:

MSU Meridian & Baptist Anderson providing over 500 students direct access to primary care clinics

03/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome our new Internal Medicine Class of 2029 to Magnolia Regional Health Center! 🩺

This group of 8 resident physicians will join us this July after earning their medical degrees and completing extensive clinical training. As doctors, they are fully qualified physicians who are now continuing their education through specialized training in Internal Medicine.

Throughout their three years at Magnolia, these residents will care for patients in both our hospital and clinic settings, working closely with experienced attending physicians as they continue to build expertise and confidence in their field.

Their decision to train in Corinth reflects a commitment to serving in a setting where they can make a meaningful difference. In addition to providing high-quality care, they will play an important role in strengthening our local healthcare system and contributing to the economic vitality of our region. 💚

We’re proud to have them here and look forward to the impact they will make—both inside our walls and throughout the community.

Welcome to Magnolia! 👏

03/27/2026

A dangerous gas could already be building inside homes across central Mississippi as mild spring days and cooler nights keep windows closed, allowing radon—known as the “invisible killer”—to accumulate indoors within hours. The risk increases quickly when airflow is limited during overnight temperature swings:

Jackson, Mississippi – A dangerous gas could already be building inside homes across central Mississippi as mild spring days and cooler nights keep

03/26/2026

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Mississippi, accounting for about one in five deaths each year. However, health officials said 60% of all cancers are preventable:

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Mississippi, accounting for about one in five deaths each year. However, health officials said 60% of all cancers are preventable. Throughout February, which is National Cancer Prevention Month, the Mississippi State Department...

03/22/2026

Congratulations, Sam! You will be missed at MHA!