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Greenwood Leflore Hospital initially denied critical access hospital status

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-09-13 15:42:02

SUMMARY: Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Mississippi has been denied critical access hospital status by the Centers for 's regional office in Atlanta. Without this status, the hospital may have to lease out its services as a best-case scenario. The of Greenwood, Carolyn McAdams, believes that the hospital's financial situation would not be as dire if lawmakers had passed Medicaid expansion. Mississippi is one of 10 states that has not adopted Medicaid expansion, but GOP lawmakers expect the matter to be revisited. Without critical access status or a lessee, the hospital may close by early 2024.

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MSDH and science museum to host inaugural 5K to support breast cancer awareness

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-10-03 19:46:23

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of and the Mississippi of Natural Science are hosting a 5K walk/ to breast cancer prevention. The , called the Louisa Denson Wellness Fair, will take place on October 21 at the LeFleur's Bluff playground in . health screenings will be offered, and there will also be food trucks and 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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Here’s how Mississippi representatives voted on McCarthy removal

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www.supertalk.fm Staff – 2023-10-03 16:36:19

SUMMARY: The U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role, with three out of four Mississippi representatives against the . Republican Congressmen Michael Guest, Trent , and Mike Ezell supported McCarthy, while Congressman Bennie Thompson joined Democrats in removing him. The vote was sparked by Rep. Michael Guest, who accused McCarthy of breaching an agreement made in January. This is the first time a speaker has been ousted through a resolution, and it is unclear when lawmakers will vote on a new speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry will serve as interim speaker.

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MDRS encourages businesses to consider employing disabled people

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www.supertalk.fm – Alyssa Arbuckle – 2023-10-03 15:36:47

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is promoting National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. MDRS aims to raise awareness among businesses about the incentives available when hiring disabled individuals in Mississippi. MDRS serves thousands of Mississippi with disabilities through vocational and special disability programs, as well as providing disability determinations for social security. The agency highlights the of hiring a diverse group of employees, citing statistics that show higher retention and growth rates for companies that hire people with disabilities. The overall unemployment rate for disabled individuals in the US has also declined.

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