Health

Over a half million Mississippians lack health coverage, and a majority of the state's uninsured don't have access to a doctor. MPB's Carl Gibson examines how proposed national health reform could affect the state.

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1,900 women in Mississippi will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. About 440 of them will die from the disease. In todays health news, MPB's Lawayne Childrey introduces us to one Ridgeland woman who has confronted breast cancer head on and is fighting to beat the odds.

On November 27th 2007, Regenia Shearrill of Ridgeland had a life changing experience with just a simple touch of her finger.

A new concept in medical care could soon be making its way into your doctor’s office. MPB's Lawayne Childrey examines Patient Centered Medical Homes.

County Health Departments will begin administering the H1N1 vaccine this week . But as MPB's Patty Davis reports, the limited supply will go to those at highest risk for complications from the flu.

A major effort to improve care for Mississippians with Diabetes is underway by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. MPB's Patty Davis reports.