JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health is proud to join health departments and organizations across the nation in recognizing “National Public Health Week” from April 7-13. This annual observance highlights the importance of public health and its impact on communities both 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.

 

Each day this week, MSDH is highlighting the services touching every Mississippian on its 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 msdh.ms.gov/page/32.html.