MSDH News, Events and Updates

CON Weekly Report for February 5, 2010

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports the following activities relative to Certificate of Need for the week ending February 5, 2010.

2007 STD/HIV Epidemiological Profile

As of 2007, there were people living with HIV disease in every county in Mississippi, and the numbers continue to increase each year. The total number of people living with HIV disease at the end of 2007 was 8,806 of which forty four percent (44%) were living with AIDS. The decline in deaths due to HIV disease over the last five years can be attributed to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996.

Mississippi Health Officials Report First West Nile Virus Human Case of 2010

Dr. Currier encourages Mississippians to take appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV and other mosquito-borne illnesses year-round: remove sources of standing water, especially after rainfall; and if you will be in mosquito-prone areas, wear protective clothing (such as long-sleeved shirts and pants).

Influenza-Like Illness Report for 2010, Week 4

For week 04 (01/24/10- 01/30/10), the overall state ILI rate (5.0%) was comparable to last week (4.8%), but was lower than this time last year (8.8%).

Mississippi Morbidity Report: Targeted Tuberculosis Screening in the Jackson, MS Homeless Population

Over the past 3 decades, the significance of the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) inside shelters for the homeless has been recognized. This has been of particular concern in Jackson, located in Hinds County in Central Mississippi, where there are an estimated 800-1,000 homeless persons in the metropolitan area.

Mississippi Morbidity Report: 2008 Annual Summary

Selected Reportable Diseases for Mississippi, 2008 Summary

Agenda: Certificate of Need Meeting

Agenda
Certificate of Need Monthly Meeting
Executive Conference Room, 4th Floor
Osborne Building
February 11, 2010
11:00 A.M.

CON Weekly Report for January 29, 2010

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports the following activities relative to Certificate of Need for the week ending January 29, 2010.

RFP: Developing Tobacco Control Strategies Inclusive of People with Disabilities

The MSDH OTC is requesting proposals from qualified organizations for the development and initial implementation of tobacco control dtrategies inclusive of people with disabilities in Mississippi. Organizations that submit proposals should be involved in policy or advocacy services for people with disabilities and should have a statewide scope of responsibility with a primary focus of addressing the needs of people with disabilities and their family members. Submit completed applications on or before Friday, February 26, 2010, by 12:00 p.m., CST.

Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption

Proposed effective date: July 1, 2010

Proposed Newborn Screening / Birth Defects Registry Regulations

Oral proceeding on this rule scheduled for February 8,2010 at 10:00 a.m, MSDH Osborne Building, Jackson.

Influenza-Like Illness Report for 2010, Week 3

For week 03 (01/17/10- 01/23/10), the overall state ILI rate (4.5%) was comparable to last week (4.5%), but was lower than this time last year (8.9%).

2009 Mississippi West Nile Virus Cases and Mortality by County

Incidence and mortality rates per 100,000

2009 Mississippi Arboviral Cases by District

With 2008 case comparison

Some North Mississippi County Health Departments Closing Due to Inclement Weather

As weather conditions worsen, more county health departments may also close. MSDH advises calling before visiting health departments in north Mississippi.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management program is a six-week step-by-step workshop to help guide those who live with a chronic condition

Staff Analysis: Scan This, LLC

Scan This, LLC-Tate County requests Certificate of Need (CON) authority to provide mobile freestanding MRI services at North Oak Regional Medical Center in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi. The proposed project will be a joint venture with P&L Contracting as a vendor of MRI equipment, Scan This, LLC Tate County as a provider of MRI services, and North Oak Regional Medical Center as the site for the provision of such services.

Health Department Encourages Screening for Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer with few or no warning symptoms but it can be detected through a regular Pap test, said Louisa Denson, Director, MSDH Office of Womens Health. Early detection is the best way to fight this disease. When caught at an early stage, cervical cancer has a significant cure rate.

Steps to Creating a Safe Routes to School Program

This guide was originally developed by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) with support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This guide has been modified to include Mississippispecific information and examples and planning documents.

Mississippi Flu Update

Since the beginning of flu season, deaths have been reported in Jones (4), Jackson (2), Tate (2), Washington (2), Alcorn, Covington, DeSoto, Hancock, Hinds, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Simpson, Stone, Tippah and Webster counties.

Reportable Disease Statistics

Reportable disease statistics for the state for the month of December 2009, by public health district, with annual comparison.

Board Meeting Minutes

The Mississippi State Board of Health participated in an Emergency Board Meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 10:00 am.

Board Meeting Minutes

The Mississippi State Board of Health met on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in the Alton B. Cobb Auditorium of the Osborne Building, Jackson, MS at 10:00 am.

CON Weekly Report for January 22, 2010

The Division of Health Planning and Resource Development reports the following activities relative to Certificate of Need for the week ending January 22, 2010.

Fast Lane Swine Flu Vaccination Clinic CANCELED

The "fast lane" flu vaccination and health screening clinic, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at the Jackson Medical Mall, has been canceled due to ongoing problems with the City of Jackson water supply.

L.E.A.D. Conference 2010

The L.E.A.D. Conference is back!

Students in grades 9 through 11 are invited to experience the most exciting conference for high school students in the State of Mississippi! Young people will come together at this event to learn new strategies to lead the fight against Big Tobacco in their communities.

Four events February 23-26 in four Mississippi locations.

2010 Mass Fatality Conference

Save the date: March 8-10, 2010