SUMMARY: A legislative budget meeting has revealed that only a third of hospitals will receive money through Mississippi's “hospital lifeline program.” The program, which aimed to aid in the state's ongoing hospital crisis, was funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds instead of the state's general fund. This meant that most hospitals that had already received COVID-19 relief funds would not be eligible. During the meeting, it was confirmed that around 38 of the 75 hospitals that applied for the money would receive any of it due to COVID-19 stipulations. The blame was passed between lawmakers and health officials regarding the issue of where the funds came from. Possible options were presented, including activating the program for the eligible hospitals now or altering the current statute for all eligible hospitals to receive a portion of the money. The decision was left to the lawmakers.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will receive over $200,000 in funding for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance. The funds are provided through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The grant will support a project to improve the understanding of CWD and develop better testing protocols. The MDWFP's CWD program aims to increase hunter participation in monitoring and protecting the state's deer population. This funding will help detect CWD in deer populations earlier and protect the hunting and outdoor tourism industry in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science are hosting a 5K walk/run to support breast cancer prevention. The event, called the Louisa Denson Wellness Fair, will take place on October 21 at the LeFleur's Bluff playground in Jackson. Free health screenings will be offered, and there will also be food trucks and family activities. Louisa Denson, a longtime public health expert and former employee of the MSDH, was honored with the event. Registration for the 5K is available online.

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