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Community Health Expo at Jackson Medical Mall
SUMMARY: The Community Health Expo at Jackson Medical Mall, hosted by the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program, Magnolia Medical Foundation, and Families USA, is this Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event offers free health screenings, vaccinations, blood work, and expert panels on various health topics for all ages. Attendees can also enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations, live music, face painting for kids, and giveaways including school supplies, crank radios, and gift cards. The expo aims to connect the community to doctors for follow-up care and provide vital health information in a fun, one-stop-shop environment. Registration is encouraged online.
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Morning ‘Sip: The Sanctuary
SUMMARY: Jasper was hesitant to show his skates, so they were displayed for everyone. Skates are available, with beginner classes planned at the new skating facility called The Sanctuary, located at 2650 Belvedere Drive in South Jackson. The facility will offer memberships for practice access and various levels of classes, including skate dancing and dancercise. The organizers, including Ryan Cooper Jr., encourage community involvement, seeking volunteers and support to improve the area. The Sanctuary aims to be safe with security and lighting, promoting fitness and fun. Contact can be made via the church office at (601) 371-1427 for more information.
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Wellness Wednesday: Dangers of Heat
SUMMARY: Doctor Quinn discusses heat-related injuries during Mississippi’s hot, humid summer, emphasizing heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A recent patient working roadside fainted due to heat stroke, presenting with dry, hot skin, confusion, slurred speech, and altered consciousness. Emergency treatment included cooling with ice packs and IV fluids, leading to hospital admission. Heat cramps cause muscle pain and fatigue, treated with fluids and rest. Heat exhaustion precedes heat stroke and involves heavy sweating, confusion, nausea, and requires cooling and hydration. Heat stroke is life-threatening, with body temperature above 104°F, dry skin, seizures, or unconsciousness, necessitating immediate emergency care. Prevention includes avoiding outdoor work during peak heat hours, staying hydrated, and using a buddy system.
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Debate over moving Confederate monument continues in Brandon
SUMMARY: A 37-foot-tall Confederate monument has stood in downtown Brandon, Mississippi, since 1907, erected by the Brandon chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. At a recent public hearing, five residents voiced sharply differing views before Mayor Butch Lee and the Brandon Board of Aldermen. Some see the statue as a painful symbol of racial oppression that should be removed to a cemetery or museum, while others view it as an honor to Confederate soldiers’ service and sacrifice. No decision was made, and the board will continue the debate at a future meeting.
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