The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is officially recognizing “National Public Health Week” April 7-13. This annual observance highlights the importance of public health and its impact on communities both here in Mississippi and nationwide.

National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health professionals and engage in meaningful discussions about improving the health and well-being of our nation. Public health work spans government, business, and nonprofit sectors. Some examples of public health professionals are public health physicians and nurses, community health workers, health educators, first responders, epidemiologists, restaurant and facility inspectors, lab professionals, scientists and researchers.

MSDH encourages everyone to participate and take action in support of public health initiatives. The department is dedicated to protecting and advancing the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi, with no exceptions. Each day this week, MSDH will spotlight the services that touch every Mississippian on our social media platforms and website.

• Monday: Public Health Week
• Tuesday: Preventive Health
• Wednesday: Maternal and Infant Health
• Thursday: Regulatory Services including Licensure, Certification and Environmental Health
• Friday: Communicable Disease Prevention
• Saturday: Emergency Services, Disaster Response and Planning
• Sunday: County Health Departments and Field Services

For more information on the services MSDH provides, visit https://msdh.ms.gov/#

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