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Mississippi declares public health emergency over infant mortality rate

More than 3,500 babies in the state have died before the age of 1 since 2014, according to Mississippi state health officials ...

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 ...

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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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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George Mason's College of Public Health becomes first in Virginia to receive full accreditation

George Mason University's College of Public Health is the first and only college of public health in Virginia to earn full ...
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ASPPH Welcomes Three New Academic Public Health Leaders

ASPPH is delighted to welcome three recently appointed deans and program directors who bring exceptional leadership and ...
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In anticipation of federal cuts or freezes, lawmakers look for ways to fund public health

Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential federal funding cuts to the state's public health system. The state's public ...

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 ...

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 ...
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MSDH declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate in Mississippi

On Thursday, MSDH reported that Mississippi’s 2024 data show that the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. According to MSDH, this is the highest in more ...