Mississippi State Medical Association

10/28/2025

Asking about mental health is more than a screening step — it reduces stigma, helps patients feel heard, and provides early access to care. Physicians are trusted voices, and by raising the question in every setting, you reinforce that mental health is an essential part of whole-person care.

Together, Mississippi physicians can normalize mental health conversations and improve outcomes for patients, families, and communities.

10/23/2025

Thank you to the physicians who have joined, reinstated, or renewed their MSMA membership from September 1 - October 19! Each name on this list represents a physician committed to advancing medicine, protecting patients, and strengthening the physician community in Mississippi.

Thank you for being part of MSMA in 2026 — together, you're making a difference.

10/21/2025

Mental health screening doesn’t have to be complicated. Physicians can use validated, evidence-based tools — such as PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), or AUDIT-C (alcohol use) — to guide decisions. When time is limited, simple clinical judgment and a question like “How have you been coping emotionally?” can make the difference between silence and treatment.

10/14/2025

1 in 5 Mississippians experience a mental illness each year. Untreated depression and anxiety worsen outcomes for diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease — increasing costs and straining families.

Evidence shows that early detection improves recovery, lowers complications, and reduces hospitalization. Even a brief conversation or use of a validated tool can change the trajectory of a patient’s life.

10/08/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Business of Medicine is BACK in 2026! Join us on Friday, January 23 at Table 100 in Flowood for a slate of awesome topics and panelists. We cannot wait to see you there!

10/07/2025

Mental health is as important as blood pressure, glucose, or weight. The Mississippi State Medical Association encourages all physicians to incorporate mental health conversations into every patient encounter — annual checkups, follow-ups, and specialty visits. Asking one simple question can open the door to lifesaving care. Physical health + mental health = whole health.

10/06/2025

In Mississippi, the work of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure ensures that our state’s healthcare professionals can be trusted. Overseeing everything from medical license applications and conducting disciplinary hearings to establishing rules for medical practice, they protect the public and safeguard the integrity of your healthcare.

Learn more about what they do by clicking the link: https://www.carematters.org/mississippi?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQ689leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaU0FjWHhsQTJpRloxQXlxAR5u9fklxBaJHjGBnflgV5U0-0eboKQo_tifZZqXv3H9x7KErMcpp5ct4nf-cA_aem_bXdpa3MW2XmJMZz1jWgeWg

10/04/2025

Thank you to the physicians who have joined**, reinstated*, or renewed their MSMA membership from September 1–28! Each name on this list represents a physician committed to advancing medicine, protecting patients, and strengthening the physician community in Mississippi.

Thank you for being part of MSMA in 2026 — together, you're making a difference.

10/03/2025

MSMA Board of Trustees member, Dr. Craig Moffett, shared his story of overcoming obstacles at the 2025 Illuminations Dyslexia Conference.

What a great honor hearing Dr. M. Craig Moffett tell his story of his struggles and triumphs with dyslexia at the Illuminations Breaking Barriers conference. Craig is the son of MSCCD staff member Regina Moffett.

10/02/2025

MSMA is proud to announce a new partnership with Callagy Recovery to help Mississippi physicians recover lost revenue and ensure they are fairly compensated for the care they provide. 💙

This collaboration strengthens our mission to protect physician-led care, improve patient access, and support the physicians who serve communities across our state.

Read more here 👉

09/26/2025

As Women in Medicine Month comes to a close, MSMA is proud to honor the phenomenal women physicians who serve on our Councils and Committees. These leaders lend their voices, expertise, and passion to guide policy, strengthen advocacy, and advance the practice of medicine across Mississippi. Their service ensures MSMA continues to grow, adapt, and lead for physicians and patients alike. To the women shaping the future of healthcare through their work with MSMA—thank you. Your dedication pushes our Association, and our state, forward.