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10/19/2026

🎀 While there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, there are steps you can take to support your overall health and help reduce your risk.

Consider these healthy choices:
💗 Limit alcohol
💗 Stay physically active
💗 Maintain a healthy weight
💗 Breastfeed, if possible
💗 Talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormone therapy

Your breast cancer risk is personal. Knowing your risk factors, making healthy choices and keeping up with recommended screenings are all important parts of taking care of your breast health.

Learn more about breast cancer, screenings and MSDH resources through the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Program
https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html
msdh.ms.gov/bccp

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/18/2026

Naloxone can save a life.

Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, giving someone critical time to receive emergency medical care.

If you suspect an opioid overdose:
🔹 Call 911 immediately
🔹 Give naloxone if available
🔹 Stay with the person until help arrives

Anyone can be prepared to respond. Keeping naloxone available and knowing how to use it could make the difference when every minute matters.

Carry naloxone. Know how to use it. Be ready to help.
Learn more about naloxone and overdose prevention resources at ODFree.org.

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/16/2026

🎀 Knowing what’s normal for your breasts can help you recognize when something changes.

Signs and symptoms to pay attention to may include:
💗 A new lump in the breast or underarm
💗 Changes in the size or shape of a breast
💗 Changes in the skin of the breast
💗 Changes in the ni**le
💗 Unusual ni**le discharge

Not every breast change means cancer, but a new or unusual change should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

Know your body. Pay attention to changes. And don’t put off getting something checked if it doesn’t seem right.

Learn more about breast cancer and MSDH resources at https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html
msdh.ms.gov/bccp

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

msdh.ms.gov/bccp

10/15/2026

😴 A safer sleep starts with the ABCs.

When putting baby down for a nap or for the night, remember:
💙 A — Alone: Baby should sleep in their own sleep space without blankets, pillows, toys, bumpers or other soft items.
💙 B — Back: Place baby on their back for every sleep.
💙 C — Crib: Use a firm, flat sleep surface in a safety-approved crib or bassinet.

Safe sleep practices matter for every nap, every night and every caregiver.

Learn more about creating a safer sleep environment for your baby at EveryBabyFirst.com.

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/14/2026

🎀 Life gets busy, and it can be easy to put off taking care of yourself. But your breast health deserves a place on the calendar.

Breast cancer screening can help find cancer before symptoms appear and may help detect it earlier, when it can be easier to treat.

If you’re due for a screening, make the appointment. If you’re not sure when you should be screened, talk with your healthcare provider about your personal risk and the screening schedule that’s right for you.

💗 Make time for your health. It matters.

Learn more about breast cancer, screenings and MSDH resources at https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html
msdh.ms.gov/bccp

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/13/2026

👶 A new grandbaby means new memories, new milestones and plenty of cuddles.

Before those special moments, take one more step to help protect the newest member of your family. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines can help grandparents and other loved ones create a safer circle around newborns while their immune systems are still developing.

Talk with your healthcare provider about which vaccines are recommended for you before spending time with a new baby.

💙 Protect yourself. Protect your grandbaby. Enjoy the cuddles.
Learn more at msdh.ms.gov/grandparents.

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/12/2026

🎀 Taking care of your breast health starts with knowing your body and understanding your risk.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take time to:
💗 Pay attention to changes in your breasts
👩‍⚕️ Keep up with regular healthcare visits
👨‍👩‍👧 Know your family history of breast cancer
🥗 Build healthy eating habits
🏃‍♀️ Stay physically active

Your breast cancer risk is personal. Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual risk factors and the screening recommendations that are right for you.

Learn more about breast cancer, screenings and MSDH resources through the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Program
https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html
msdh.ms.gov/bccp

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.

10/11/2026

Knowing the signs of an opioid overdose and how to respond could help save a life.

Signs of an overdose may include:
🔹 Slow, shallow or stopped breathing
🔹 Being unable to wake up or respond
🔹 Blue, gray or pale lips or fingertips
🔹 Pinpoint pupils

If you suspect an opioid overdose, call 911 immediately and give naloxone if available. Naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and give someone critical time to receive emergency care.

Stay with the person until help arrives.
Know the signs. Carry naloxone. Be prepared to save a life.

Learn more and find resources at ODFree.org.

10/10/2026

🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being.

Taking care of your mental health can look different for everyone. It may mean staying connected with people you trust, making time for rest and healthy routines, talking about how you’re feeling or reaching out for professional support when you need it.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself and with the people you care about. 💚

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

10/09/2026

⚠️ **WEATHER CLOSURES**

Due to severe weather, some Mississippi State Department of Health locations will be closed today, Friday, October 9.

Before visiting your local health department or WIC center, please check the latest closure information at:
👉 msdh.ms.gov/closures

Please stay safe and weather aware. 🌧️

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570 E Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS
39216

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18664584948

Website

http://msdh.ms.gov/, https://linktr.ee/msdh.social

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