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Health

Monkeypox vaccine available in Mississippi for high-risk individuals

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
The Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) announced on Thursday that high-risk Mississippians can now be considered for vaccination against monkeypox.

Coronavirus

Weekly Report: Arkansas Dept. of Health monitoring COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 6,463 new cases in the last week.

State

9 presumptive monkeypox cases reported in Shelby County

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Shyra Sherfield
Shelby County Health Department is reporting nine presumptive cases of monkeypox within the area.

State

Mississippi moms suffer another grim statistic: The nation’s highest rate of stillbirths

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Isabelle Taft
Mississippi once again has the country’s highest rate of fetal death, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

News

EPA warns public of potential cancer-causing chemicals at Memphis plant

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
A sterilization plant in Memphis is at the center of an Environmental Protection Agency investigation into potentially cancer-causing chemicals.

Health

4 cases of monkeypox reported in Shelby County

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant and Walter Murphy
The health department is working to reach any close contacts who may have been exposed to those who contracted the disease.

News

Rare bacterium that causes infectious disease discovered in Mississippi

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
A bacterium that is predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide was discovered on U.S. soil for the first time — in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Health

‘Anyone can get Monkeypox’: State health officials raise awareness about new virus

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:57 AM CDT
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By Sharie Nicole
The first case of Monkeypox was reported this week.

Health

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Arkansas residents

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:52 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Monday, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment opened the application period for “Low-Income Home Energy Assistance.”

Crime

Mid-South podiatrist indicted and arrested for $3.8 million health care fraud scheme

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
A Mid-South podiatrist has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a federal healthcare fraud scheme.
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State

Monkeypox vaccine limited to certain Tennesseans

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Michael Warrick
According to the CDC, there are now 15 cases of Monkeypox in Tennessee.

Health

Shelby County Health Department confirms first Monkeypox case

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) has confirmed the first reported monkeypox case.

Health

First case of Monkeypox reported in Mississippi

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray and Quentin Smith
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported its first case of Monkeypox in a Mississippi resident on Monday.

Coronavirus

MSDH will offer free at-home tests starting next week

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will offer free at-home COVID tests starting on Monday, July 25.

Digital Desk

Infectious Disease Specialist talks about latest COVID variants

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Mazumder talked about the B.A. 4 and B.A. 5 COVID-19 variants, along with the transmission rate and effectiveness of the vaccine against the 2 variants.

Coronavirus

Shelby County sees uptick in COVID vaccinations

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Kelli Cook
The weekly average vaccinations per day now stands at 400. Last week, the county averaged at just 245 vaccines per day.

News

Billboards go up in Jackson area promoting access to abortion pills

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Mississippi’s trigger law is currently in effect, banning most abortions. So, the group is linking to resources that can help with workarounds to access.

Vaccine

COVID-19: Over 500 babies, toddlers vaccinated in Shelby County

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:27 AM CDT
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By Kelly Roberts
As of this week in Shelby County, 511 kids six months to five years old have gotten at least one dose of the shot.

Wires

3 probable cases of monkeypox reported in Tennessee

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Three probable cases of monkeypox have been announced in Tennessee.

Health

‘We do not have vaccine’: Ark. waiting on word about monkeypox shot following confirmed case

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Kelly Roberts
The state of Arkansas is waiting to learn how many monkeypox vaccines it will receive. This after the first confirmed case of the virus was confirmed in the Natural State this week..

State

Health department confirms first case of monkeypox in Arkansas

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:12 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Monkeypox has made its way to Arkansas.

Health

First monkeypox case identified in Arkansas

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Arkansas Department of Health has identified the first case of monkeypox in the state.

News

Potential cannabis growers anxiously wait for MSDH license approval

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Parker King
It’s been a month since the launch of the application process for the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP), and potential cultivators, or growers, who’ve applied for a license say they could be getting word back from the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) at any moment now.

Health

2 Memphis clinics offer free HIV testing

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 8:07 PM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
Shelby County is set to commemorate National HIV Testing Day with a free testing event Monday.

Health

Youth vaccinations are available on Jefferson Ave.

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Myracle Evans
The Shelby County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months up to 5 years old.

News

Shelby County Health Dept. begins vaccines for children under 5

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
The Shelby County Health Department will begin giving out COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years beginning Friday.

Digital Desk

Veteran shares personal story of living with ALS

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Ahead of Independence Day, one veteran’s family is sharing their personal story of what is it like for their loved one living with ALS.

Vaccine

Parents react to COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids 5 and under

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Parents across the Natural State have mixed feelings following a highly-anticipated move in the battle against COVID-19.

Health

McKesson ships pediatric vaccines

Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Sunday the Mid-South is playing another vital role in the fight against COVID-19.

Digital Desk

Warning signs to watch for during extreme heat

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Extremely hot temperatures can be dangerous for those living with chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and arthritis.

Digital Desk

Registration underway for Kick It 5K benefitting pancreatic cancer research

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Registration is underway for the Kosten Foundation’s 12th annual Kick It 5K benefitting pancreatic cancer research and support.

Digital Desk

Life expectancy for men in the U.S. continues to decline

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
June is men’s health month and a new national survey found there is room for men to improve their physical, mental, and sexual health.

Digital Desk

New podcast highlights Civil Right legacy of Memphis

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
It is a 3-episode series where historians and experts explore the most significant events of the movement that happened in the state during the 1950s and 1960s.

Digital Desk

Professional dancer shares journey living with Multiple Sclerosis

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 1:33 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Professional dancer, actor and choreographer Courtney Platt talked about the MS in Harmony initiative, a digital resource that brings principles of music therapy to those living with MS.

Coronavirus

COVID cases in Mississippi climb again as vaccine rates for children rank among lowest in U.S.

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By C.J. LeMaster
As coronavirus cases climb once again to daily averages not seen in nearly four months, experts brace for more stress on a health care system still recovering from the last wave.

Digital Desk

What you need to know about hot weather & heart health

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 2:04 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Electrophysiologist Dr. Shu Levine joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about the warning signs and symptoms of AFib, the most common form of arrhythmia.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing restriction for international travel lifted in US

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:29 AM CDT
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By Kelly Roberts
Passengers traveling internationally no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test went entering the U.S.

Digital Desk

Busting midwife myths and misconceptions

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 9:05 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Certified Nurse Midwife for Regional One Health Kate Fourquier joined Action New 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to bust common midwife myths, like that midwives only deliver at home and that you can’t get an epidural or pain medication if you use a midwife.

Digital Desk

What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Julie Morita, Executive Vice President of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talked about the key steps for the potential rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids under kids and addressed concerns from parents.

Digital Desk

How speech therapy is helping those with dementia

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 1:26 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is gearing up for a free virtual lunch and learn this week focusing on the basics of dementia.

Digital Desk

Stem cell donor encourages others to join registry

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Benjamin Orgel joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the digital desk to share how he became a part of the National Bone Marrow Registry.

Digital Desk

Protect yourself from ticks with these simple steps

Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Dr. Jeff Mullins shares tips to protect against tick bites, along with when to see medical care.

Digital Desk

Treating and preventing breakouts at any age

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 11:21 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
A new topical acne treatment is evolving how dermatologist target breakouts.

News

Behavioral health expert weighs in on uptick in Memphis juvenile crime

Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Parker King
As we inch more into the Summer of 2022, crime that involves Memphis teenagers is happening more and more.

News

Shelby Co. Health Dept. to offer boosters for children 5-11

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Starting Friday, the Shelby County Health Department will offer Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to children ages 5-11.

Digital Desk

Tips to stay safe & avoid foodborne illnesses this Memorial Day

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and as families get together to spend time outdoors and fire up the grill it is important you are taking steps to stay safe.

Digital Desk

Free virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference set for June 15

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By Amanda Hanson
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a free virtual Alzheimer’s education conference for Tennessee residents June 15.

State

Memphis doctor says recent spread of Monkeypox is not the next pandemic

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By Kym Clark
While health leaders nationwide and here in the Mid-South continue to focus on COVID-19, they are keeping a close eye on Monkeypox.

Education

Crosstown High cancels remaining school days over COVID cases

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Crosstown High School is canceling the last three days of school.

News

Overall overdose numbers down in Mid-South, but deaths remain consistent

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Parker King
Overdose numbers in Mid-South states are down from last year.
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