Dr. Daniel Edney speaks to the media about the Mississippi State Department of Health’s 2024 Public Health Report Card at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. The report highlights key health indicators, showcasing progress and identifying areas needing improvement across Mississippi. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Mississippi’s Health Department fired employees working on preventive health and health equity issues, people familiar with the personnel decision told Mississippi Today.
