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The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will offer free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at all clinics in a major step to combat chronic disease in the Magnolia State. Beginning Friday, any Mississippian can call their local clinic to be screened, or just drop in during business hours....

JACKSON, Miss. – In a major step to combat chronic disease in the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health will offer free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at

To qualify, hospitals have to end inpatient services and transfer emergency room patients to larger hospitals within 24 hours.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will offer free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at all clinics beginning September 1, 2023. Any Mississippian can call their local clinic to be screened, or just drop in during business hours. Blood sugar numbers are done with a simple finger stick. Cardiovascular […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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