Mississippi Hospital Association

02/21/2026

The 23rd Annual Hope Conference is set for March 7 at First Baptist Jackson. This conference is open to cancer survivors, caregivers, health professionals, and others interested in hearing meaningful conversations about navigating cancer. Registration is REQUIRED:

Hope Conference in Jackson, MS is an annual community education event for cancer patients, survivors, family, friends, caregivers and health care providers.

02/20/2026

Health care regulations are evolving, and survey readiness has never been more critical. Join us on March 24 for an in-depth webinar designed to help acute care hospitals confidently navigate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for swing bed and psychiatric services.

Recent CMS updates, including expanded interpretive guidelines and survey procedures, are reshaping expectations for specialized services. This session will translate complex regulatory language into practical guidance your team can act on immediately.

Whether you oversee compliance, clinical operations, or accreditation preparation, this webinar will help ensure your organization is aligned with current CMS expectations and prepared for survey scrutiny.

Learn more and register here: https://mhanet.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9OTU0MzYzNCZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9NzUyMzQxNDc1

02/20/2026

According to the National Eye Institute, millions of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment. These impairments, which can make it hard to do everyday activities, often cannot be fixed with glasses, contacts, medicine, or surgery. In Mississippi, 3.28% of residents have visual acuity loss. According to the CDC, that is the second-highest rate nationally: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/cdc-mississippi-has-2nd-highest-rate-of-vision-loss/ar-AA1zWVyg

02/18/2026

After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though diagnoses for people under 50 are rising:

After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though diagnoses for people under 50 are rising.

02/17/2026

Growing up in rural NW Tennessee, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Hospitalist Dr. Sarah Camper saw firsthand how limited pediatric care can be. Today, she’s helping expand that access through Le Bonheur’s growing rural health programs. Read more:

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is ranked as one of the nation's Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, featuring expert physicians and staff, state-of-the-art technology and family-friendly resources.

02/16/2026

Positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia. Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain. Take charge of your brain health today — it's never too early or too late to start:

Learn about healthy actions you can take for your brain that can lower the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia.

02/15/2026

Early detection saves lives.

The Delta SISTER Program at Delta Health System in Greenville offers breast and cervical screenings to help women in their community stay healthy and informed.

Call today to learn how the Delta SISTER Program can help you take charge of your health. 662.725.2190 or 662.725.2142.

02/14/2026

💕 Show your heart some love this by caring for your cardiovascular health. Talk to your doctor about how you can lower your risk of heart disease and stay heart-healthy! ♥️https://go.hc.gov/3ZL84Jd

02/14/2026

Don’t just rely on your local TV meteorologist for severe weather warnings. They may be super reliable, but your electricity isn’t. Make sure you have at least two ways to receive a warning.

02/14/2026

The Alzheimer’s Association has launched a new free online tool aimed at helping visitors evaluate their daily habits and take steps to support long-term brain health:

Use this free Alzheimer's Association tool to check habits like exercise, diet and sleep and learn how they affect brain health. Create a science-backed plan to protect your brain.

02/13/2026

02/13/2026