This is a Mississippi State level sub-category. Sites submitted to this category should have a statewide presence. In order to have a statewide presence a site should have locations in 2 or more Regions. Sites with locations only in a specific County, Locality, or Region should be submitted to that appropriate area. In certain circumstances 'Come To You' business sites can be listed, but only if the sites offer content that reflects high relevance to 2 or more Regions.
For links to county and locality categories with listings including (but not limited to) health, fitness, and medical concerns, as well as for the listing of sites representing multiple locations in more than one region of the state or statewide health resources.
Serves as the state's infrastructure for access and delivery of health sciences information to health care practitioners. Comprised of health sciences and academic libraries and other health agency information providers. mishin.umsmed.edu
A Sisters of Mercy Health System (SMHS) Advocacy Program aimed at improving health policies, practices and funding in Mississippi, especially for the poor and needy. www.mhap.org
Not-for-profit organization coordinates the recovery of human organs for transplantation by working with and providing education to medical professionals and donor families. www.msora.org
Highly comprehensive resource on public health in Mississippi, including online documents, requests for public records, databases of public health advisories, program Web sites, and contact information. www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite
The workers' compensation system was created to provide a measured level of benefits to employees injured in the course of employment, without regard to negligence or fault, and, at the same time, to limit the liability of employers for these injuries. www.mwcc.state.ms.us
Offer pregnancy testing, limited medical services, referrals, peer counseling, maternity and baby supplies, and post-abortion recovery. Located in Jackson and Pearl. www.mypregnancychoices.org
A division of the Department of Public Health. Organizes, regulates, and maintains a statewide program to improve emergency medical care. Administers tests and certifies the EMT's on all levels; and administers federal and state funding for local level EM www.msdh.state.ms.us/ems
A non-profit public charity founded by a group of physicians, jointly interested in helping to improve the health of the people statewide. Includes profile, newsletter, services and programs offered, events, directors, and contact information. www.mississippiwellnessfoundation.org