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- A sign directing to the emergency room at Patient's Choice Medical Center of Humphreys County in Belzoni., Miss., Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The rural hospital closed in August 2013. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
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Mississippi likely to get $500M for rural health, with governor to set spending
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/13/25-2:54PM , 877 Reads 10,664 Statewide
At least $500 million is expected to flow into Mississippi over the next five years as a part of a major federal investment into rural healthcare.
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- Dr. Dan Edney, Mississippi’s state health officer, speaks to lawmakers during the Democratic caucus meeting at the State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The meeting focused on discussing federal cuts to healthcare. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
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WIC program’s federal funding to last through October amid government shutdown, Edney says
By SOPHIA PAFFENROTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,10/13/25-2:50PM , 455 Reads 6,602 Statewide
Funding for a food and nutrition program that serves nearly 70,000 Mississippi caregivers and children is expected to last through October amid the federal government shutdown, State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney said after a Board of Health meeting Wednesday.
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Bain: Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
By JONATHAN BAIN - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,10/13/25-2:18PM , 511 Reads 5,983 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Jonathan Bain:
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Senate study committee looks at insurance market, health care delivery in Mississippi
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,10/13/25-1:02PM , 451 Reads 5,699 Statewide
Information gathered during the committee’s meetings this fall will be used to draft possible legislation to be considered in the 2026 legislative session.
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