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Health Sciences Complex at Hinds to Add 480 Training Seats for Mississippi’s Healthcare Workforce
JACKSON, Miss. – AccelerateMS is supporting an expansion of Health Sciences training capacity at Hinds Community College that will add hundreds of new seats across high-demand healthcare programs and strengthen Mississippi’s healthcare workforce pipeline.
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State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Times are tough. But, when times are tough, our little community always comes together for a compelling cause.
I often scratch my head and continue to be amazed at the truth behind this simple saying.
By Dana Clolinger - Executive Director, Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort (CARE) on
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Times are tough. But, when times are tough, our little community always comes together for a compelling cause.
I often scratch my head and continue to be amazed at the truth behind this simple saying.
By Dana Clolinger - Executive Director, Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort (CARE) on
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The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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A rash of random gunfire in neighborhoods across Charleston has residents rattled and city police searching feverishly for answers.
So far, Charleston Police Chief Kirby Griffin said Tuesday, no arrests have been made, no suspects have been identified and police are working scant leads.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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A rash of random gunfire in neighborhoods across Charleston has residents rattled and city police searching feverishly for answers.
So far, Charleston Police Chief Kirby Griffin said Tuesday, no arrests have been made, no suspects have been identified and police are working scant leads.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
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The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
The Mississippi Senate approved a strike-all amendment to a House bill Monday that would have limited wind turbines on farmlands.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing is dead in the Capitol until it is “dead, dead, dead.”
At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi with greater education freedom. He did not rule out a special session to address at least two of those matters.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing is dead in the Capitol until it is “dead, dead, dead.”
At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi with greater education freedom. He did not rule out a special session to address at least two of those matters.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing is dead in the Capitol until it is “dead, dead, dead.”
At the end of a press conference Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) took questions on teacher pay raises, the state Public Employees Retirement System, and the future of the movement to provide parents in Mississippi with greater education freedom. He did not rule out a special session to address at least two of those matters.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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JACKSON — More people die of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Mississippi than anywhere else in the country. Yet, with proper screening and lifestyle changes, it is one of the most preventable cancers.
Throughout March, recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) urges residents to take ownership of their health by getting timely screenings and making lifestyle changes that can drastically reduce their chances of both developing and dying of this disease.
By Greg Flynn - Mississippi State Department of Health on
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JACKSON — More people die of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Mississippi than anywhere else in the country. Yet, with proper screening and lifestyle changes, it is one of the most preventable cancers.
Throughout March, recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) urges residents to take ownership of their health by getting timely screenings and making lifestyle changes that can drastically reduce their chances of both developing and dying of this disease.
By Greg Flynn - Mississippi State Department of Health on
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“A Home for Every Child” is intended to help reduce red tape, modernize the licensure process, and ensure more children are not staying in hotels or other non-traditional housing.
Mississippi joined four other states this week in the Trump administration’s “A Home for Every Child” initiative, a pilot effort aimed at encouraging more Americans to become foster families.
The initiative is part of the Trump administration’s “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families” executive order.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21.
The third week in March each year is nationally recognized to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. This year’s theme is “When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you.”
Over 2.4 million poisonings are responded to each year by the 55 Poison Control Centers across the United States. More than 90% of poisonings occur at home.
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