Mississippi Hospital Association

04/13/2026

Our very own Dr. Kim Hoover was honored this Session for her distinguished 40-year career in health care and recent appointment as the inaugural Senior Nurse Fellow for Mississippi State's School of Nursing at MSU-Meridian. Thank you to Rep. Sam Creekmore (and Miss Mabel) for authoring HCR 46 commemorating her achievements! ⭐💯🏥

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HC/HC0046SG.pdf

04/10/2026

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected Novartis' attempt to block Mississippi's 340B law through preliminary injunction. This is the second favorable ruling from the 5th Circuit in favor of the law, which prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting or interfering with 340B covered entities’ use of contract pharmacies to dispense discounted drugs.

Good news for providers on contract pharmacy protections! We are thankful for strong advocacy from Attorney General Lynn Fitch and her team.

04/10/2026

Mississippi's health care professionals take on unimaginable challenges and repeatedly rise to the occasion. Take time during National Hospital Week--May 10-16--to thank health care workers for their dedication to keeping their community healthy!

https://www.aha.org/ahia/get-involved/national-hospital-week

04/08/2026

The Madison County Business League 2026 Leadership Class stopped by to learn about the importance of our hospitals and health care providers as economic drivers.

Bonus: a CPR class on site with Nick Brooks, Training Officer at the Madison Fire Department!🔥

04/08/2026

Join us this Friday as NCSL launches the Rural Health Transformation Program webinar series. This first session will provide a clear overview of the program and walk through key processes for state implementation.

Interested in learning more? Register here: https://bit.ly/3O6d3Cg

04/08/2026

Calling All Rural Healthcare Professionals 🗣

Mississippi State Extension’s “Agricultural and Rural Friendly Training Designation” helps equip you with tools to improve health care access for rural families. Earn continuing education credits through five self-paced modules!

📅 Program must be completed by June 26 to receive continuing education credit.

🌟 Learn more and enroll today: https://extension.msstate.edu/food-and-health/rural-health/agriculture-family-friendly-training-designation-aftd

04/07/2026

Each year, the Mississippi Hospital Association partners with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) to update hospitals and nursing homes on state licensing and CMS certification rules, regulations, surveys, and processes. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services staff and MSDH Licensing and Certification staff will present the most cited deficiencies from previous surveys and cover any new hospital requirements.

Sign up or view an agenda for the class scheduled for April 23 at The Madison Conference Center 👉: https://ow.ly/HIFm50YF4xo

Or for more information, contact Candy Brown, MHA Director of Education, at (601) 368-3214 or cbrown@mhanet.org.

04/07/2026

April 7 marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) founding in 1948 and is a day dedicated to raising awareness on global health challenges.

Hospitals play an important part in this mission--on the front lines every day, providing essential care and support to communities worldwide.

Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and health care professionals working tirelessly to take care of all of us! 💙

04/07/2026

During National Donate Life Month, we pause to recognize the healthcare professionals who care for patients and families with compassion, skill, and dignity every single day.

In life’s most difficult moments, your focus remains where it belongs, on providing the best care, honoring each patient, and supporting loved ones.

We are grateful for the role you play in creating space for hope, healing, and, when possible, the gift of life.

Thank you for all you do. Mississippi Hospital Association

04/06/2026

Kicking off National Public Health Week in gratitude for our member hospitals and their dedicated health care teams for their commitment to expanding access to quality care and improving the health of communities across our state.

THANK YOU! Together, we’re building a healthier Mississippi.

💙 MSDH Celebrates National Public Health Week

From April 6–12, the Mississippi State Department of Health joins partners across the country in recognizing National Public Health Week and the vital role public health plays in our communities.

Public health professionals work every day to protect and improve the health of Mississippians. From nurses and physicians to epidemiologists, inspectors, and community health workers, their impact reaches every corner of our state.

This week, we’ll be highlighting the services that support Mississippi families every day, including:
• Perinatal and Infant Services + Child and Adolescent Services
• Adult Health
• Vital Records and Statistics
• Regulatory Services
• WIC
• Communicable Disease Prevention
• County Health Departments
• Rural Health + Physician Workforce
• EMS and Acute Care Systems
• Opioid and Substance Use Program
• Epidemiology (EPI)
• Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program

Follow along as we spotlight the work happening across Mississippi and the people behind it.

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov

04/06/2026

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04/03/2026

Baptist Golden Triangle is excited to welcome the Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2029 to their team!

These talented physicians are beginning the next chapter of their journey, bringing fresh perspectives, dedication, and a passion for patient care to our hospital and community! Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they train, grow, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day!

Welcome residents:
Dr. Carlos Arango
Dr. Amina Azam
Dr. Bipasha Barat
Dr. Abdelrahman Elshakankiry
Dr. Hema Manvi Koneru
Dr. Vanessa Marshall
Dr. Omo Ogbeide
Dr. Sarojini Posani
Dr. Shaheem Rehman