Mississippi resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

News: In Rural Mississippi, Crisis Text Services Help Fill Mental Healthcare Gaps

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:54:39 -0500

Discusses the use of texting services for mental health support in rural Mississippi following a report showing the state has the 3rd highest rate of rural users in the nation. Notes that texting services can increase access to mental healthcare and provide anonymity for rural residents.

Resource: The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey Chartbook

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:17 -0500

Provides state- and county-level information on population, age, household characteristics, housing occupancy, education, labor force, employment, transportation, income, health insurance coverage, disability, and veteran status for the 13 Appalachian states. Features statistics with breakdowns by 5 levels of population density. Includes data explorer options for Appalachian categories such as population and age, education, income and poverty, computer and broadband access, rural Appalachia versus rural America, and employment and commuting. -- Appalachian Regional Commission, Population Reference Bureau

News: Mississippi Study Examines Value of Food as Medicine, Invests in Local Farms

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:43:09 -0500

Highlights a study in progress investigating the impact of a food as medicine program on health outcomes in the rural Mississippi Delta. Also discusses the way the study is positively impacting area farmers through investments in the local food production economy. Notes that preliminary study outcomes are positive, but full results will not be ready until the study concludes in 2027.

Resource: FY 2022 Mississippi State Health Plan: Fourth Edition - Amended

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:51:11 -0500

Offers criteria and standards for health-related activities in Mississippi which require Certificate of Need review. Features sections on workforce, long-term care, mental health, perinatal care, acute care, rehabilitation services, and other services. Mentions rural throughout. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Funding opportunity: Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:57:12 -0500

Loan repayment for eligible health professionals who serve in areas of Mississippi with provider shortages. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Event: 2026 31st Annual Mississippi Rural Health Conference

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Flowood MS
November 12, 2026 -- Mississippi Rural Health Association

Resource: Comparing Patient and Provider Perspectives on a Rural, Multilevel, Community-Engaged Food Is Medicine Intervention

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:41:40 -0500

Compares perspectives of 25 low-income patients with chronic disease risk and 19 healthcare providers in the rural Mississippi Delta on potential impacts of a food is medicine (FIM) program. Discusses themes regarding health status improvement, improvements to food insecurity, diet-related disease management and healthcare delivery, implementation barriers, and program adherence.

Resource: Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunities

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:24 -0500

Lists funding opportunities available through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Mississippi's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Resource: State Action to Improve Maternal & Child Health with the Rural Health Transformation Program: Virtual Convening of Milbank State Leadership Network Recap

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:39 -0500

Summarizes a March 2026 meeting for state legislators and executive branch leaders regarding how states are planning to use the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address maternal and child health. Describes early implementation strategies presented by leaders from Mississippi, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Discusses how states are aligning funding, infrastructure, and community partnerships to expand access to care and improve outcomes. -- Milbank Memorial Fund

Resource: Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:51:22 -0600

Provides information on Mississippi's Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. Presents an overview of approved initiatives, as well as links to program resources and upcoming community events. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Resource: Mississippi Rural Health Association Blog

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:05 -0600

Explores topics related to rural health in Mississippi. -- Mississippi Rural Health Association

Resource: Mississippi State Department of Health 2025 Annual Report

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:04:50 -0600

Offers overview of public health indicators for residents of the state of Mississippi including mortality, teen birth rates, various health conditions, and vaccination. Discusses regulation and legislative changes, pharmaceutical programs, lab services, public health outreach, rural health and primary care, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and administrative updates. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Resource: Maternal Syphilis in Mississippi, 2013 to 2023

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:17:16 -0600

Results of a study of maternal syphilis in Mississippi, using birth certificate data from 2013-2023. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.

Funding opportunity: American Connection Corps

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:06:59 -0600

A 1-year fellowship program that trains and mobilizes leaders to work in rural and emerging communities to coordinate broadband development and digital inclusion. -- AmeriCorps

Funding opportunity: Water and Wastewater Loans

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:15:40 -0600

Flexible loan products, with terms up to 15 years, for small, rural community water and wastewater projects. -- Rural Community Assistance Partnership

Resource: A Twenty-Year Review: Revisiting the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Needs and Gaps in the Appalachian Region

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:25:28 -0600

Provides county, state, and metro versus nonmetro data on water and wastewater infrastructure in the Appalachian region. Discusses funding and collaborative possibilities to improve critical infrastructure in Appalachian communities. -- Appalachian Regional Commission

Resource: Mississippi Rural Obstetrical Workforce

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:39:26 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in Mississippi in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: Mississippi Rural Primary Care Workforce

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:44:47 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in Mississippi in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: Mississippi Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:58:37 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in Mississippi in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Organization: Southeast CMS QIN-QIO

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:03:52 -0500

A Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) that works to improve clinical quality and better outcomes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Resource: Tele-Mental Health Service: Unveiling the Disparity and Impact on Healthcare Access and Expenditures during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mississippi

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:38:02 -0500

Results of a study evaluating use of tele-mental health (TMH) services among rural Mississippi patients, as well as the impact of TMH on all-cause and behavioral health-related healthcare resource utilization and medical expenditures between January 2020 and June 2023. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.

Resource: Science by the Slice: Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 1

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:01:38 -0500

Video podcast episode highlighting the 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety featuring 3 speakers at the meeting. Discusses culturally sensitive health interventions, solutions to healthcare gaps for rural areas, health for farmworkers, and the role of Cooperative Extension while highlighting examples in Florida and Mississippi. Transcript in the video description. -- Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

Resource: Feasibility of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring for Detection and Management of Maternal Hypertension in a Predominantly Black, Rural and Medicaid Population in Mississippi

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:47:19 -0500

Examines the feasibility of utilizing remote patient monitoring (RPM) to manage maternal hypertension in predominantly rural, Black, and underserved populations. Analyzes data from 98 enrollees in a prospective pilot cohort study conducted at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from 2021-2023. Includes data related to adherence of RPM, broken down by enrollee demographics, pregnancy health, gestational characteristics, and more.

Resource: Produce Prescription Programs Offer 'A Holistic Approach' to Addressing Rural Food Insecurity and Diet-Related Disease

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:40:59 -0500

Features produce prescription programs serving rural Mississippi, New Mexico, and Vermont that are helping improve access to healthy foods for those with diet-related chronic conditions. Describes how produce Rx programs can support local food systems and discusses funding and sustainability considerations. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: An 'Unseen' Struggle: Addressing Hoarding Disorder in Rural Communities

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:40:32 -0500

Discusses the challenges of identifying and addressing hoarding disorder in rural areas, as well as the impact it can have on the ability to age in place. Highlights resources and strategies that can be effective in rural areas to help address this issue. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Organization: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:30:32 -0500

Works to address agricultural, fishing, and forestry health and safety concerns in 8 coastal states and territories through research, outreach, and educational resources. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center led by the University of Florida in partnership with 5 other universities in Florida, Georgia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Organization: Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:19:12 -0500

Works to address agricultural and forestry safety concerns across the Southeastern U.S. through data surveillance, outreach, and evaluation. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Kentucky.

Funding opportunity: Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) J-1 Visa Waiver Program

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:49:33 -0600

Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in rural areas within the Southeast Crescent service area, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Resource: Mississippi Statistically Automated Health Resource System (MSTAHRS)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:27:43 -0600

Database providing vital records data for the state of Mississippi. Covers births, pregnancy, deaths, early elective delivery, infant deaths, population, marriage, and divorce. Data can be queried by year, age group, race, ethnicity, place of residence, and more. -- Mississippi State Department of Health

Organization: Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:24:44 -0600

Offers evidence-based programming, resources, and trainings on rural opioid and stimulant use in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.