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CON Weekly Report for April 15, 2011

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports its weekly Certificate of Need activities.

CON Weekly Report for April 8, 2011

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports its weekly Certificate of Need activities.

Position Available: Social Worker III

View details of this newly available position at the Mississippi State Department of Health's web site.

Board of Health Meeting Agenda

Items for consideration by the State Board of Health at its April 13, 2011 meeting.

MSDH Recognizes April as Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recognizes April as Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month in Mississippi, and encourages men and women to learn more about these life-threatening diseases.

Completed CON Applications

The Mississippi State Department of Health hereby gives notice of applications have been deemed complete for the April - June Review Cycle. Written comments for or against this proposal will be accepted from any affected party within the period of 30 days from date of this notice or by May 2, 2011.

RFP: Tobacco-Free Coalitions in Targeted Areas

The MSDH Office of Tobacco Control is requesting proposals from qualified organizations for the development and implementation of the Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition program in:

Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties
Issaquena, Sharkey and Washington Counties
Jefferson Davis, Lawrence and Walthall Counties

Health Department Commends Smokefree Flowood

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recognizes and applauds the City of Flowood for protecting the health of its citizens with the passage of a comprehensive smokefree air ordinance.

Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health is hosting its 5th Empowering Communities for a Healthier Mississippi Conference. This year's theme is "Public Health in the 21st Century: Optimism in the Midst of Challenges".

RFP: Tobacco Control Program Surveillance and Evaluation

The MSDH Office of Tobacco Control is requesting proposals to provide surveillance and evaluation services for the comprehensive tobacco control program. This system of surveillance and evaluation will monitor and provide short-term, intermediate and long-term intervention outcomes to influence program and policy direction, ensure accountability, and demonstrate effectiveness.