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preventive health

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Preventive Health works in partnership with local, state, and national organizations to improve the health and well-being of Mississippians. Through programs such as chronic disease prevention, healthy living, tobacco control, and school health, we are committed to reducing the risk of chronic disease, combating obesity, increasing nutritional knowledge, and promoting tobacco-free lifestyles. .

Our efforts include providing free training, testing, self-management workshops, and resources to help individuals and communities live healthier lives. By partnering with schools and communities, we strive to create healthier environments and lifestyles for Mississippi residents by addressing various aspects of health education, physical activity, nutrition, and overall health.

health equity

In parallel, MSDH’s Office of Health Equity works to promote a culture of equitable health outcomes for all residents of the state. Our mission is to promote equitable access to health care services and reduce inequities based on race, ethnicity, and language proficiency. Through initiatives such as the Transportation to Health Program and the Language Access Division, we ensure that everyone, regardless of language ability or hearing impairment, has access to the health care services they need.

Additionally, our health equity training modules focus on improving health equity by addressing topics such as social determinants of health, cultural competency, and unconscious bias. Through partnerships with community leaders and organizations, we work to raise awareness of public health concerns, promote equitable access to health care services, and contribute to a healthier and more equitable Mississippi for all. do my best.

preventive health program

• Prevention of chronic diseases: We target diseases such as cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and stroke through free training, screening, self-management workshops and resources.
• Nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention: Promote physical activity, nutritional knowledge, and overall health to fight obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle.
• Tobacco regulation: Implement programs that encourage and support tobacco-free lifestyles, including funding for tobacco-free coalitions and efforts to prevent young people from starting to use tobacco.
• School health: We work with schools and communities to improve the health and fitness of young people through comprehensive health education, physical education, and health services.

Through these programs and initiatives, we empower individuals and communities to take proactive steps to live healthier lives and create an environment that helps improve the health outcomes of all Mississippi residents. We aim to promote this.

health equity program

• Transportation to health: Provides transportation services to MSDH patients and ensures access to county health departments and offices for receiving medical services.
• Injury and violence prevention: The Mississippi Office of Injury and Violence Prevention addresses preventable injuries and deaths, focusing on areas such as motor vehicle safety, distracted driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety, fire prevention, and water safety. They work with government agencies and organizations to promote safety measures, educate the public, and provide resources to reduce the state’s injury-related mortality rate.
• Language Access Department: Ensure effective communication with individuals across a variety of duties and functions, especially those with limited English proficiency (LEP) or individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and use American Sign Language (ASL) .

  • Community interpreter training : Introduction to community interpreters, interpreting protocols and skills, professional identity, and the role of community interpreters.
  • Language access training: Training on how to access MSDH’s translation and interpretation services and the document translation process.

• Health Equity Training: A series of modules aimed at developing competencies to improve health equity in daily work activities. These modules cover topics such as defining social determinants of health, navigating cultural competency, and addressing unconscious bias.
• Cultural competency training: It aims to reduce disparities in access to public and community services by increasing the cultural responsiveness of health care providers.
• Health Ambassador: Engage local leaders to promote healthy behaviors, raise awareness about public health concerns, and address issues related to COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
• Health disparities data collection: Identify areas where poor health can be attributed to social determinants of health to inform our efforts.