Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after new data revealed a spike in infant deaths, causing the highest infant mortality rate in the state in over a decade. In ...

Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts ...

Mississippi health leaders addressed the ongoing infant mortality crisis during their health meeting on Wednesday.

The Mississippi State Board of Health outlined its top priorities and shared with the public the issues most impacting ...

On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health held its quarterly meeting and officials addressed staff reductions.

Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state's infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. In Mississippi ...

The infant mortality rate in Mississippi is higher than it's been in more than a decade, state health officials say. - RyanJLane/E+/Getty Images The Mississippi health department declared a public ...

Mississippi’s infant death rate hit 9.7 deaths per 1,000 births in 2024 Nearly half of Mississippi counties lack maternity care Experts say Medicaid plays a critical role in maternal and infant care ...

The Mississippi health department declared a public health emergency Thursday over rising infant mortality rates in the state. There were 9.7 deaths for every 1,000 births in Mississippi in 2024, the ...

Mississippi has declared a public health emergency after reporting its highest infant death rate in more than a decade. In 2024, the state had 9.7 infant deaths for every 1,000 births, health ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state. According to the agency, ...