Browsing: Health & Wellness

The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi will host its annual Walk for Diabetes event in Hattiesburg, raising funds and awareness for children and adults living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes across the state. 

What started as an Eagle Scout project to support the leukemia treatments of a family member is now in its 25th year and continuing to make a difference.

The calendar says fall is right around the corner and store aisles are full of pumpkins and fall foliage. Football has returned to the weekend and coffee shops are loading up on pumpkin spice. But the thermometer is still hanging on to summer. While you may be anxiously awaiting those night of soup and hot cocoa around a bonfire, the weather is demanding something cool and refreshing with little cooking involved. 

A women-only recovery program in Stone County is providing weekly support, accountability and recovery resources for women facing addiction, trauma and other life challenges. 

Puttin’ On The Pink Breast Cancer Foundation has announced that its 15th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Gala will be held Sept. 26 at The Venue at River Oaks in Picayune. Tickets for the annual fundraiser go on sale Aug. 1. 

The Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBON) today announced a major new outreach initiative through its Office of Nursing Workforce to strengthen the state’s nursing pipeline. 

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration! That is the name of the game in the Mississippi summer. Not only are temperatures soaring, but the humidity has been cranked up a notch. Couple these things with spending more time outdoors both for yardwork and for recreation and that is a recipe for heat-related illness. Staying hydrated isn’t just about quenching your thirst. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy all summer long. But don’t wait until you get thirsty. Hydrating early and often is a much more effective strategy when working or playing outdoors. 

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is bringing physical therapy education to north Mississippi, adding a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Oxford to meet growing demand for licensed physical therapists across the state.

A new medical facility planned for Highland Parkway could give Pearl River County residents closer access to sleep studies, specialty care and medical equipment. 

June is National Dairy Month,  a month to celebrate the hard-working dairy farm families and the nutritious dairy foods they provide. Mississippi is home to 25 dairy farmers, most of whom operate family-owned farms. In 2025, Mississippi produced 8.8 million gallons of milk, with the top two milk-producing counties being Walthall and Marion. Did you know that Mississippi’s most consumed dairy product is ice cream, no surprise, followed by milk. Here are some simple ways to support your local dairy farmers and bring nutritious treats into your summer routine.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Nursing and Health Professions is partnering with Forrest Health, allowing nursing students to gain work experience at Forrest General while earning their degrees. 

Mississippi State University chemist Colleen Scott has been selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026 American Innovator Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.

As the weather warms up and the days get longer here in Mississippi, the calendar starts to fill up with backyard barbecues, porch dinners, and casual get-togethers. A go-to side dish makes the perfect addition to these gatherings. When I’m building a side-dish to bring to an event, I look for crowd pleasing flavors that highlight in-season produce. Both jalapeños and sweet corn are showing up on farmer’s market shelves in May and June. 

Bryce Ramsey learned the importance of listening to her body and encouraged others to do the same. Even though she was a nurse with 16 years of experience, she overlooked subtle signs, as so many do, when they first appeared in her own life. Luckily, her instincts kicked in, and she got the care she needed.

Mississippi, it’s time to get moving. Let’s increase our physical movement, improve our eating habits, and make ourselves healthier and happier!

Harrison County residents can now check out free blood pressure monitoring kits from local libraries, part of an effort to expand access to basic health tools.