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Healthy Habits. Healthy Fun!💦 Healthy swimming habits help keep pools and splash pads safer for everyone this summer.✔️ ...
05/20/2026

Healthy Habits. Healthy Fun!

💦 Healthy swimming habits help keep pools and splash pads safer for everyone this summer.

✔️ Don’t swallow pool water
✔️ Stay home when feeling sick
✔️ Shower before swimming
✔️ Take regular bathroom breaks and check diapers often
✔️ Stay out of splash pads when sick

Simple healthy habits help keep the water cleaner, healthier, and more fun all season long. ☀️🏊

Learn more about healthy swimming: cdc.gov/healthyswimming

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🚑 Thinking about becoming an EMT or Paramedic?A career in EMS means helping people during some of the most important mom...
05/20/2026

🚑 Thinking about becoming an EMT or Paramedic?

A career in EMS means helping people during some of the most important moments of their lives. Explore certification, training, and continuing education opportunities through MSDH.

Learn more:
https://msdh.ms.gov/ems



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📺 The season finale of The Pitt hit hard, but it also highlighted something very real that too many moms face every day....
05/19/2026

📺 The season finale of The Pitt hit hard, but it also highlighted something very real that too many moms face every day.

Warning signs during pregnancy and after delivery should never be ignored. Severe headaches, vision changes, swelling, heavy bleeding, chest pain, trouble breathing, or decreased baby movement can be signs that immediate medical care is needed.

Through the Saving the Smallest campaign, MSDH is helping Mississippi moms and families recognize warning signs early and get care when it matters most. Prenatal and postpartum care can save lives. 💙

Learn more about pregnancy warning signs and maternal health resources at everybabyfirst.com

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💙 Maternal mental health conditions are the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth.They are common, but oft...
05/19/2026

💙 Maternal mental health conditions are the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth.

They are common, but often go untreated.

Checking in on your mental health is just as important as physical checkups. If something does not feel right, speak up.

Learn more and get help: msdh.ms.gov/maternalmentalhealth 🤍

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May is Older Americans Month 👵👴 Supporting healthy aging means staying active, connected and informed. Take steps today ...
05/19/2026

May is Older Americans Month 👵👴 Supporting healthy aging means staying active, connected and informed. Take steps today to prioritize your health and well-being.

Learn more: msdh.ms.gov/aging

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Have you been tested for hepatitis B? This Hepatitis Awareness Month, learn more about CDC's hepatitis B screening and t...
05/19/2026

Have you been tested for hepatitis B? This Hepatitis Awareness Month, learn more about CDC's hepatitis B screening and testing recommendations. Check out our resources and find out why getting tested at least once in your lifetime is so important:

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/about/index.html

Have you listened yet? 🎧This month’s Health Talk MS episode focuses on maternal mental health and the importance of brea...
05/18/2026

Have you listened yet? 🎧

This month’s Health Talk MS episode focuses on maternal mental health and the importance of breaking the stigma around asking for help.

Experts discuss real warning signs, available resources, and how families can take meaningful steps to support mothers during and after pregnancy.

This is a conversation every family should hear.

Listen now: msdh.ms.gov/podcast

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🚑 Every call matters. Every second counts.Mississippi EMS professionals provide lifesaving care when communities need it...
05/17/2026

🚑 Every call matters. Every second counts.

Mississippi EMS professionals provide lifesaving care when communities need it most. MSDH works to support and strengthen emergency medical services statewide.

Learn more about EMS programs and resources:
https://msdh.ms.gov/ems



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📱 Now Available: Self Scheduling Through MyChartThe Mississippi State Department of Health is making it easier to access...
05/16/2026

📱 Now Available: Self Scheduling Through MyChart

The Mississippi State Department of Health is making it easier to access care by offering self scheduling of appointments through MyChart.

With just a few clicks, clients can quickly view available days and times that fit their schedule. No waiting in line at a clinic and no need to call during business hours.

Services available for self scheduling include:
✔️ Pregnancy testing
✔️ Pre pregnancy and pre conception counseling
✔️ Family planning and birth control counseling
✔️ Contraceptives and free condoms

MyChart also helps you:
✔️ Communicate with your provider
✔️ Request prescription refills
✔️ Access test results
✔️ Manage your care anytime

Learn more and get started:
msdh.ms.gov/mychart

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Healthy habits can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes 🍎 Eat well, stay active and schedule regular checkups. Preventio...
05/15/2026

Healthy habits can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes 🍎 Eat well, stay active and schedule regular checkups. Prevention programs and support services may be available at low or no cost.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42v2XOV

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During Women’s Health Week 💗Regular breast and cervical cancer screenings can help detect cancer early, when treatment w...
05/14/2026

During Women’s Health Week 💗

Regular breast and cervical cancer screenings can help detect cancer early, when treatment works best. MSDH’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides screenings for eligible women, often at low or no cost. Learn more: msdh.ms.gov/bccp

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