Browsing: Health & Wellness

October is a transitional month. While fall technically starts in September, the weather officially switches from warm and muggy to cool and breezy come October

RIDGELAND, Miss. (Oct. 19, 2026) – TrueCare, in partnership with Miss Mississippi 2026 Jane Granberry, announced today that the Healthy Hearts, Bright Minds Tour will visit elementary schools across Mississippi this fall. This initiative will encourage children to read more, stay active, and build healthy habits.

Moss Point, MS. (10/16/2026) – – SINGING RIVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, headquartered in Moss Point, MS, has once again committed to raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. This annual event is back for its 16th year and will be held on October 24th, beginning at 9am, where thousands of bras will be strung across the Moss Point bridge, beginning at Pelican Landing. SINGING RIVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is partnering with many local businesses including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors & Ingalls Shipbuilding to make this event a success. The annual event donates all funds to the American Cancer Society & Singing River Health System Foundation where those funds support victims & families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and increase research abilities to find a cure for this disease that affects so many. 

Former NBA player Erick Dampier Sr. and his son, Erick Dampier Jr., joined TrueCare to host a free basketball camp…

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.