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Petal Primary School hosting cereal drive for Petal Children’s Task Force
The school is having a cereal food drive until Friday, April 8.
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‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ at USM raises funds for suicide prevention
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FGH to host free head-neck screening clinic
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Merit Health Wesley launches new cardiovascular procedure
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Local organizations and businesses host community baby shower
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Maximus employees protest health benefits, accomodations
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 8:48 PM EDT
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By
Mia Monet
A few of the employees said they are protesting because they want better wages, health benefits and accommodations.
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Allergy season is in full swing
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By
Marissa McCardell
Allergy season is in full swing
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USM School of Psychology hosting Out of the Darkness Walk
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 9:57 PM EDT
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By
Will Polston
Members of the USM family and local residents will step forward March 26 in a show of love and remembrance for those who have taken their own life.
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How to eat healthy with rising grocery store prices
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 6:22 PM EST
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Marissa McCardell
One Hattiesburg food expert says there is still a way for families to buy these healthy products and save a little money.
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Miss Hattiesburg uses platform to discuss disability awareness, education
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 7:05 PM EST
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Melissa Rademaker
Vivian O'Neal promotes 'capABLE' an inclusion curriculum for kids with disabilities.
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South Central Dermatology holding free skin cancer screening event
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 11:03 PM EST
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Caroline Wood
The clinic will take place on March 23 at South Central Place, located at 2260 Hwy 15 N in Laurel, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Lack of obstetric beds could contribute to state’s high infant mortality rate, officials say
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Experts - Diet culture and mental health may have connection
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CDC - 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in past year
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Experts say roughly 15 to 18 million children in U.S. are nearsighted
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SCRMC holding free cholesterol screening event
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM EST
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Caroline Wood
Having high cholesterol can lead to potentially fatal results, according to the CDC.
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Covington Hospital to open Senior Care Unit
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 8:40 PM EST
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Charles Herrington
Covington County Hospital is about to open a new facility, which will provide mental health services for older residents.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 11:05 PM EST
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By
Will Polston
Dr. Patrick Sanchez, a gastroenterologist at Hattiesburg GI Associates, spoke with WDAM about the importance of colonoscopies and rectal examinations.
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Mental Health Mobile Crisis Center sets up in Katie-John-Dabbs neighborhood after shooting
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 8:53 PM EST
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Melissa Rademaker
Pine Belt Mental Health Services have set up a mobile crisis unit in the neighborhood.
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Jones County Board of Supervisors meet to discuss medical marijuana
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 8:36 PM EST
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Eddie Robertson
Board members had a lot of questions about the cultivation, sale, production, and distribution of marijuana in the county, which currently has no zoning for growers and producers who may be looking to locate there.
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Hattiesburg Clinic hosts free colon screenings for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 3:28 PM EST
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Will Polston
Hattiesburg Clinic provided free screenings to 23 people Saturday to kick off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Telehealth program coming to K-12 schools
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM EST
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Melissa Rademaker
The $17 million grant will help offer resources during school hours through a school nurse’s office.
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Hattiesburg Clinic hosting colon cancer screening event for pre-qualified patients
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
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Caroline Wood
Ahead of Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, Hattiesburg Clinic is helping some patients get colonoscopies.
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Healthy heart event to take place at Sixth Street Museum District Thursday
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 8:26 PM EST
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Marissa McCardell
The Hattiesburg Sixth Street Museum District will hold the event in light of Black History Month and Heart Health Month.
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2 Petal organizations partner up to provide free diapers to community
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 8:09 PM EST
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Marissa McCardell
The Petal Children’s Task Force and the Petal Excel by 5 coalition are providing free diaper events for families with children under the age of 5.
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Monday begins National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 11:05 PM EST
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By
Caroline Wood
February 21-27, 2022, is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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Local doctor raises awareness on teen suicides
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 7:40 PM EST
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By
Marissa McCardell
Suicide remains to be the second leading cause of death for children and teens.