Jackson, Miss. elementary schools honored for promoting nutrition, physical activity JANS – USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Janey Thornton have recognized all 39 public elementary schools in Jackson for improving their school meals and meeting the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC). HUSSC is a key component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s [...]
Sep 25 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has reported 29 new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2012. The new cases were reported in Adams (2), Claiborne (1), Harrison (1), Hinds (5), Humphreys (1), Jackson (1), Jefferson Davis (1), Lamar (1), Lauderdale (1), Madison (5), Perry (1), Rankin (6), Sunflower [...]
Sep 25 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – Focus on Natural Health Education & Community Development Inc., of Terry, Mississippi gave away over 2,000 pounds of sweet potatoes to the general public; residents in Canton, Crystal Springs, Gludstack, Jackson, Raymond and Terry. The sweet potatoes were provided by Jackie Usey of Society of St Andrew via a farmer of Delphi Louisiana. [...]
Sep 25 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – Bathsheba Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Stars P.H.A. Jurisdiction of Mississippi demonstrated its support to Sickle Cell patients with donation to the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation during its annual Awards Banquet on July 22, 2012. The program was held at the M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge located at 1072 Lynch Street in Jackson, [...]
Aug 9 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – Soaring temperatures and high humidity remind us: Hot weather can kill. Stan Alford, operations manager for American Medical Response ambulance service, said, “Even the healthiest among us can suffer heat exhaustion or heat stroke, but elders, children up to four years of age, chronically ill individuals, obese people and substance abusers are more [...]
Jul 19 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – Freddie White-Johnson believes that The University of Southern Mississippi’s mission to illuminate and educate young minds is further enriched by its role as a life-saver. White-Johnson, program director of the Mississippi Network for Cancer Control and Prevention (MNCCP), will not rest until every underserved Mississippian becomes aware of the measures available in the [...]
Jul 5 2012 | Posted in
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Health care law provides rebates to 51,700 Mississippians JANS – Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that 51,700 Mississippi residents will benefit from $10.1 million in rebates from insurance companies this summer, because of the Affordable Care Act’s 80/20 rule. These rebates will average $329 for the 30,800 Mississippi families covered [...]
Jun 28 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – The most important measures to prevent heat strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to avoid vigorous physical activities in hot and humid weather. If you have to perform physical activities in hot weather, drink plenty of fluids (such as water and sports drinks), but avoid alcohol, caffeine (including soft drinks and tea), [...]
Jun 28 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – For 40 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has been helping Americans lead healthier lives and get the care they need. As one way to mark its anniversary, RWJF has established the Young Leader Awards: Recognizing Leadership for a Healthier America. Up to 10 awards will be given to young leaders, 40 years [...]
Jun 28 2012 | Posted in
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JANS – Anyone who enjoys home grown vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams will want to check out The University of Southern Mississippi’s farmers’ market held every Monday on the lawn of the Baptist Student Union. The market is open from 3-6 p.m. on the BSU lawn located on Montague Boulevard, adjacent to the International Building. [...]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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