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Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate

The Mississippi health department declared a public health emergency Thursday over rising infant mortality rates in the state.

USA TODAY · 2d

Mississippi officials declare public health emergency on rising infant mortality rate

The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency on Thursday, Aug. 21, in response to rising infant mortality rates.

MarketWatch · 9h

Mississippi Infant Mortality Emergency Underscores US Health Crisis

On August 21, 2025, the Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency after reporting an alarming rise in infant mortality, on top of already leading the nation in infant death rates.

CBS News · 1d

Behind the infant mortality crisis in Mississippi

Mississippi has declared a health emergency over the rising infant mortality rate, which last year reached the highest level since 2013 and nearly double the national average. Dr. Celine Gounder has more.

Scripps News on MSN · 10h

Mississippi calls infant mortality rates ‘unacceptable’ in emergency declaration

Mississippi declares a public health emergency as 2024 infant deaths reach highest rate in over a decade, far above the U.S. average.

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Moderna Receives Health Canada Approval for Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Variant LP.8.1

All 2025 pre-filled syringe doses to be made in Canada, marking a domestic production milestone CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Moderna announced today that Health Canada has ...

Eight states, including Mass., met this week in a step toward public health independence from the federal government

A gathering in Providence of public health officials from eight states this week could lead to a new regional collaboration ...

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Austin Public Health Champions Breastfeeding Support with "Forward Together" During National Breastfeeding Month

Austin Public Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, promoting the "Forward Together" theme for better support ...

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USD 259, county health department host vaccine clinic

The clinic served all pre-K children up to their Senior year of high school in the Wichita area, not just those enrolled in ...

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Lorain County Public Health investigating whooping cough outbreak at day care

A day care in LaGrange is closed through next Wednesday due to an outbreak of whooping cough, according to Lorain Public ...

The Journal1d

A quarter of Montezuma County public health emergency response money sits in federal limbo

A little-known branch of Montezuma County’s Public Health Department moves into the next year with a quarter of its budget ...

Hoodline1d

Nashville Public Health Department Seeks Community Input on Air Pollution Permit Applications

The Metro Public Health Department is reviewing an air pollution permit application, including a 30-day public comment period ...

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Public Health Workers Criticize RFK Jr. After CDC Shooting

More than 750 public health workers sent a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday, urging him to “stop ...

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Health officials: Clermont County bat tests positive for rabies, no threat to public

A bat has tested positive for rabies in Clermont County, though health officials stressed Friday that the incident is ...

Research shows evictions are a public health problem. Can eviction prevention be a solution?

Next City reports that evictions in Detroit heighten health risks for Black mothers, linking stress from neighborhood ...

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