Mississippi Hospital Association

10/22/2026

Governor Tate Reeves announced 60 awards totaling $32.6 million through Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and Workforce Expansion Initiative (WEI) grants will support expanded mental health crisis care and efforts to train, recruit and retain health care professionals serving rural communities.

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced 60 awards totaling $32,606,496.32 through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. The

10/15/2026

Open enrollment starts today. Plan ads sometimes make Medicare choices look simple. The decision is not.

Before you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch from traditional Medicare, review your doctors, hospitals, medications, prior authorization rules, and out-of-pocket costs. MHA’s Medicare resources include a decision checklist to help you compare options and choose the coverage that protects your care.

Get the facts: https://ow.ly/SjRM50ZQK3H.

10/13/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Regular mammograms help find breast cancer sooner, when treatment is more successful. Know your risk, talk with your clinician about the right screening schedule, and do not delay care. Early detection saves lives.

Schedule a screening today.

10/12/2026

Applications for the Innovative Pilot Program grant opportunity open Wednesday, October 14. This RHTP grant supports projects that expand infrastructure and improve access to specialized services, support innovative solutions for high-need rural populations, and strengthen rural healthcare systems.

Visit the MS RHTP Office website for more information: https://mississippirhtp.com/funding/.

10/09/2026

Ready to modernize your EHR and expand how you deliver care?

Join the Mississippi RHTP Office's webinar on the EHR Replacement Grant Program — Tuesday, October 13 at 10 a.m.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Qhmm50ZSVky

10/07/2026

The 2026 Healthcare Cyber Defense Summit is almost here! If you oversee hospital IT, security, or compliance, register now: https://www.mhanet.org/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=261014&WebsiteKey=f8c88d83-1524-484c-8e31-6b2eaf36cf9d

10/07/2026

Rural hospitals deliver more than care. They deliver babies close to home!

Baptist Union County, a Baby Friendly® designated hospital, supports families from the first prenatal visit through delivery day. That kind of local maternity care matters for rural communities. Learn more at baptistonline.org/services/maternity-childbirth.

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Expecting a baby? As a Baby Friendly® designated hospital, Baptist Union County offers compassionate maternity care close to home. From your first prenatal visit to delivery day, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Learn more at www.baptistonline.org/services/maternity-childbirth

10/06/2026

The DAISY Award honors nurses who make an extraordinary difference through compassionate, patient-centered care. 🌼

Alicia Moore at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Jackson is a wonderful example of the skilled and dedicated nurses serving patients across Mississippi every day. We’re proud to celebrate Alicia and nurses throughout our state who bring compassion, leadership, and excellence to the bedside.

The DAISY Award recognizes nurses whose impact is felt not only through the care they provide, but through the compassion, leadership and commitment they bring to their role every day.

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Jackson, we are proud to recognize Alicia Moore as our DAISY Award recipient.

Alicia’s nomination reflects the kind of nursing leadership that makes a meaningful difference. She provides safe, patient-centered care while advocating for her patients, supporting and teaching fellow team members and consistently approaching her work with compassion.

We are also grateful to recognize each nurse who was nominated for this award. A DAISY nomination begins with someone taking the time to say, what you did made a difference. That recognition is meaningful, and each of our nominees reflects the compassion, dignity and commitment that are so important in behavioral healthcare.

Congratulations, Alicia, and thank you to all of our nominees for the many ways you care for our patients and one another. 💙

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Jackson, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-jackson/

10/05/2026

Flu season is here. Protect yourself and those around you.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and DeSoto Community Health Center will offer free influenza vaccines to community members 18 and older on from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, October 8.

Drive-thru only at the hospital’s west drive, 7601 Southcrest Pkwy. The line starts on the south side of the hospital. No appointments needed.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and DeSoto Community Health Center will offer free influenza vaccines to community members 18 years old and older in the hospital’s west drive at 7601 Southcrest Pkwy. on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
No appointments are necessary for the drive-thru line, which will start on the south side of the hospital.

10/05/2026

Open enrollment is coming. Before you switch to Medicare Advantage—or any other plan—ask the questions that matter: Will your doctors and hospital be in network? Could prior authorization delay care? What happens if your health needs change?

MHA’s checklist can help you decide what’s best for your care. Get the facts at https://ow.ly/iKmq50ZQJvq.