Mississippi Public Health Association

04/17/2026

Join the Mississippi State University Extension Service for this 6-week activity challenge! Read more in the post.

Magnolia Moves Activity Challenge is an individual or team‑based health and wellness program that encourages people of all ages to increase physical activity and adopt healthier eating habits.

There is no cost to join this 6-week activity program, and you set the pace and choose the activities that you participate in throughout the six weeks. Open to participants of all ages, the program invites you to connect with your community, explore creative ways to stay active, and rediscover the joy of everyday movement.

The challenge officially kicks off on April 20!

Just download the MoveSpring app and it will seamlessly sync with a wide range of wearable devices, including your iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple Health, Android, Google Health Connect, Fitbit, and more. With automatic tracking, your movements and activities are captured by default, giving you a clear, real-time view of your progress and achievements. An alternative to the app is a desktop version that is available.

Need some encouragement? There will be weekly drawings for prizes!

Also, 4-H’ers and other young people who participate in this Magnolia Moves program can count their activity hours towards our nation’s highest youth honor, the Congressional Award.

Find out more about joining the Magnolia Moves Activity Challenge: https://extension.msstate.edu/magnolia-moves

04/16/2026

We received more great pictures and videos of Mississippians take ACTION for their health and the health of Mississippi, so we’re just going to continue National Public Health Week into this week

04/13/2026

⭐️⭐️Join Special Olympics Mississippi this Saturday from 10:00-2:00 for a FREE resource fair at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.⭐️⭐️

Join Special Olympics Mississippi for our Beyond Abilities: Early Childhood to Adult Opportunities Resource Fair! April 18th, 10 am -2 pm at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Join us for a Resource Fair created with YOU in mind! 💙

We’re inviting families and individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to come explore a day full of opportunities, support, and connection. Whether you're navigating early childhood services or looking for adult programs, this event is designed to meet you where you are.

✨ Connect with resources across a variety of areas, including:
• Education & schools
• Health & wellness
• Housing resources
• Parent & Caregiver Support
And so much more!

We will be hosting a Family Health Forum to discuss Caregiver Stress Management at 11:30 am. This session is a great opportunity for families to connect and share their experiences.

Come discover valuable tools, build community, and find resources to support every stage of life. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, please email Health@SpecialOlympicsMS.org

04/11/2026

We received so many great videos on Friday of Public Health Week in Mississippi, we have more on Saturday to show Mississippians take ACTION for their health and the health of Mississippi

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

On Friday of Public Health Week in Mississippi, we are highlighting how Mississippians take ACTION for their health and the health of Mississippi