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Health Partnerships

Mississippi State University Extension Service recognizes that local citizens can and are doing much to impact health in their communities.  Both county and state health coalitions are actively working toward improving health conditions.   These coalitions are organizations made up of diverse groups of individuals who are interested in seeking solutions to common health problems or concerns.  MSU Extension Service is currently partnering with community-based coalitions in 56 of the state's 82 counties.  In addition, state coalitions are seeking to address issues of access, cancer control, and chronic disease.  By working together, we can raise Mississippi's health status to a new level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Publications

Publication Number: P3782
Publication Number: P3784
Publication Number: IS1781

News

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Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Nutrition February 12, 2025

Show your heart some love —because a healthy heart means a healthier YOU! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. But the good news is that, in many cases, heart disease can be prevented. 

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Filed Under: Farm Safety, Health February 7, 2025

Almost 37% of American adults do not get the recommended seven hours of sleep a night, and that lack of sleep is causing some serious problems.
Leslie Woolington, safety specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said a lack of sleep can affect a person’s productivity, mental and physical health, driving ability and even their chances of getting hurt at work.

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Filed Under: Food, Nutrition and Wellness January 21, 2025

A new year is perfect for resetting and refocusing on your health and wellness goals. Being more present or mindful is a great way to start. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the process or practice of gently focusing on your awareness in the present moment. Being more mindful can help you feel your best and meet the goals you set for yourself.

Success Stories

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Volume 10 Number 1

You don’t have to have diabetes to benefit from the principles of the Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program.

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Volume 10 Number 1

Dining with Diabetes covers healthy eating, physical activity, disease monitoring, medication compliance, and risk reduction, and the course empowers participants by giving them access to nutrition knowledge and resources for food preparation. Classes include research-based education, cooking demonstrations, and healthy recipe tasting. These tools can help people make positive changes by planning menus, counting carbohydrates, controlling portions, and reading labels.

A woman, wearing a red T-shirt listing Rosemary’s Daycare on it, smiles while sitting on a bench with many small children sitting beside her, also smiling.
Volume 9 Number 3

The StoryWalk and colorful word art now installed in downtown Belzoni are giving Rosemary Williams a new opportunity for the children she cares for at Rosemary’s Daycare and Learning Center.

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