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State Coalitions

Mississippi Rural Health Association
The Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control (MP3C)
Mississippi Children's Health Matters
Mississippi Oral Health Coalition
The Mississippi Family Caregiver Coalition 
Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions
70X2020 Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Partnership Coalition

Mississippi Rural Health Association

logoThe Mississippi Rural Health Association is a 501(c) 3 non-profit grassroots organization working to improve the health of rural Mississippians. It is one of the few organizations in the state that offers a forum to bring together all aspects of health care. MRHA provides networking opportunities for its members, and has a mandate to communicate with government agencies, rural consumers, and health professionals to educate them about timely issues affecting rural health.

For more information contact:
Mississippi Rural Health Association
31 Woodgreen Place
Madison, MS 39110
Telephone/Fax: 601-898-3001
Email: mississippirural@bellsouth.net

The Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control

Comprehensive Cancer Control logoThe Mississippi Partnership for Comprehensive Cancer Control (MP3C) is a group of individuals representing various community, government and health care agencies from across the state that have a passion for combating cancer. Although many dedicated people and organizations have made substantial contributions toward reducing cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality, much remains to be done. Recognizing that, MP3C joined together to develop a roadmap for comprehensive cancer control statewide. The plan will address the continuum of services that range from primary prevention and early detection through effective treatment, quality care, and end-of-life issues, such as pain relief. MP3C welcomes any groups or individuals interested in working for the cause to combat cancer to join the coalition.

For more information, contact:

Mississippi State Department of Health
Health Promotion
Post Office Box 1700
Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700
Telephone: 601-576-7781

Mississippi Children's Health Matters

Mississippi Children's Health Matters is a broad-based, statewide coalition to facilitate enrollment in Mississippi Health Benefits (Medicaid and CHIP) and improve access to quality health care for children and families.

Mississippi Oral Health Coalition

Mississippi Oral Health Coalition logoThe Mississippi Oral Health Coalition will be working to offer a comprehensive approach to improve the oral health status for Mississippians by serving as an advocate for optimal oral health. Through the coalition, members seek to mobilize community partnerships between and among policy makers, state agencies, professionals, organizations, the public and other groups that are interested in improving oral health. Mississippi State University Extension Service is promoting oral health education through the Master Health Education Volunteer program has partnered as a coalition member to serve as an outreach partner.

For more information contact:
Mississippi State Department of Health
Post Office Box 11533
Jackson, MS 39283-1533
Telephone: (601) 576-8190
Email: MOHCA@healthyMS.com
www.healthyMS.com/MOHCA

The Mississippi Family Caregiver Coalition 

The vision of the Mississippi Family Caregiver Coalition is that all family caregivers of Mississippi are valued, maintain whole lives, and have access to the caregiving support and services they need. Their mission will identify and empower caregivers by educating them about accessing community resources, support networks and their rights. Extension will serve as a supporting organization member promoting the services and activities of the coalition. Respite care is a major need and concern for numerous caregivers statewide and will be a focus for the Mississippi Family Caregiver Coalition.

For more information contact:
Ivory L. Craig
Associate State Director for Community Outreach
AARP Mississippi State Office
Phone: 601-898-5420 (office)

Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions

The Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions are community-based coalitions at the grassroots level covering all 82 counties in Mississippi. The objectives of the coalition are to reduce tobacco-related disease and death by educating youth about the dangers of tobacco, encourage communities to implement smoke free ordinances, and promote tobacco cessation services. Working together, the Health Department and County Coalitions educate both young and old on the dangers of tobacco. The Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions are funded by a grant from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

For more information contact:
MSDH Office of Tobacco Control
805 South Wheatley Blvd., Suite 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Office: 601-991-6050 Toll-free: 1-866-724-6115


70X2020 Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Partnership Coalition

A collaborative partnership has been formed with representation from various agencies, organizations, community and medical groups, and the general public to form a statewide team focused on lowering colorectal cancer deaths in Mississippi. The 70x2020 Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Partnership has a goal of seeing at least 70 percent of the state’s eligible population screened for colorectal cancer by 2020. 

For more information contact:
Dr. Roy J. Duhe
Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Associate Director for Cancer Education, University of Mississippi Cancer Institute
www.umc.edu/70x2020
Email: rduhe@umc.edu
Phone: 601-984-1625

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Filed Under: Family, Housing and Homebuyer, Food and Health, Health January 3, 2025

RAYMOND, Miss. -- Space heaters and fireplaces can help keep temperatures comfortable during cold weather. However, all types of heating equipment can be fire hazards if safety precautions are not taken. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home heating fires happen most often in December, January and February, accounting for almost half of all home heating fires.

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Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness November 12, 2024

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