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As hospitals across Mississippi continue to face possible closure, state lawmakers recently passed legislation allocating $104 million in lifeline money to those struggling. However, one hospital CEO is claiming that the legislation, as passed, would do nothing to help his hospital. In an email obtained by SuperTalk Mississippi News, Winston...

The ruling means parents in Mississippi can now opt out of vaccinating their children based on their religious beliefs.

CMS is clarifying its comments on a rural Mississippi hospital.

It's unclear how the hospital will move forward. The conversion to REH is intended to be a lifeline for struggling hospitals 

Medical Marijuana made its way to the Magnolia State after Gov. Tate Reeves signed into bill 2095 legalizing medical cannabis on February 2.

The Mississippi Senate has voted to ease some restrictions on community-owned hospitals by letting them consolidate or collaborate with health care facilities outside their current service areas.

JACKSON — The Mississippi Senate voted Friday to ease some restrictions on community-owned hospitals by letting them consolidate or collaborate with health care facilities outside their current service areas.

Government-owned community hospitals are currently not allowed to operate outside of service areas. A proposed bill would let them consolidate or work together.

Deaths from pregnancy complications have become more prevalent in Mississippi, and racial disparities in the health of those who give birth have widened in recent years, according to a report released Thursday by the state’s Department of Health.

Deaths from pregnancy complications have become more prevalent in Mississippi, and racial disparities in the health of those who give birth have widened in recent years, according to a report released by the state's Department of Health.