Crossroads clinic relocates to Jackson Medical Mall
The Crossroads Clinic provides STD and HIV testing for people in the Metro area. It will be relocating to the Five Points Clinic on the...
Tag : Health
Could a bite from this tick mark the end of your steak days?
by Jared Bounds
The story sprang into the mainstream 3 years ago: the Lone Star tick being linked with violent allergic reactions in people who, previously, had no...
Second child flu death confirmed by MSDH
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the second pediatric influenza death of the 2016-2017 season. The individual lived in South Mississippi. Pediatric deaths...
Teething tablets recalled for “inconsistent” toxic herb content
by Jared Bounds
FIND OUT WHICH PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED HERE: Standard Homeopathic Company is recalling all Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets and Hyland’s Baby Nighttime Teething Tablets sold in...
Avoid flood cleanup health hazards
The Mississippi Department of Health has released information on how to avoid various health risks when cleaning up after the recent and ongoing flooding events....
National Walkers Day aims to get 1 million steps
by Chad Dixon
People around the country will be walking Wednesday to take part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. The Magnolia State is currently the...
Rep. Moore receives care package from animal rights group
by Sarah Ulmer
After his heart bypass surgery, Rep. John Moore received a special delivery from PETA, People for the Ethical treatment of Animals. ...
Budget cuts could lead to layoffs at UMC
by Chad Dixon
Doctors, nurses and hospital staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center could face possible layoffs after a reduction in Medicaid funding by $35 million....
New bill could open the door for addiction treatment
When Lauren McGraw got a text from her son, she knew something was wrong. “He sent me a text that said “Mom I’m so sorry,...
Planning to stop smoking for that New Year’s resolution?
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON,Miss.- If you’re looking to get rid of the cigarettes going into 2017, you might need a little bit of help to squash this bad...