National Public Health Week Celebration

Detected April 6th, 2026

Summary

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the celebration of National Public Health Week from April 6-12. The agency will spotlight various health services through social media and its website, including perinatal services, adult health, vital records, WIC, communicable disease prevention, and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program. This is an informational observance recognizing public health professionals across government, business, and nonprofit sectors.

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MSDH issued a press release announcing National Public Health Week (April 6-12), recognizing the contributions of public health professionals including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, epidemiologists, health educators, first responders, and inspectors. The agency will highlight its services spanning perinatal and infant services, adult health, vital records, regulatory services, WIC, communicable disease prevention, county health departments, rural health, EMS, opioid programs, epidemiology, and the medical cannabis program.

This is purely informational with no compliance requirements or deadlines. Public health professionals and Mississippi residents may follow MSDH social media and the agency website for daily service spotlights during the week. No regulatory action or reporting is required.

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Jackson, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is honored to join organizations across the nation in recognizing "National Public Health Week" from April 6-12. This annual observance highlights the importance of public health and its impact on communities in Mississippi and nationwide.

During National Public Health Week, we reflect on the contributions public health professionals make every day to improve the health and well-being of our nation. Whether serving patients, supporting communities, analyzing data or keeping operations running smoothly, their impact can be felt in all facets of public health, spanning government, business and nonprofit sectors.

Some examples of public health professionals are public health nurses and physicians, pharmacists, community health workers, health educators, first responders, epidemiologists, restaurant and facility inspectors, waste-water technicians, scientists and researchers.

We encourage everyone to participate and take action in support of public health initiatives. MSDH is dedicated to protecting and advancing the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi, with no exceptions. Each day this week, MSDH will spotlight services that touch every Mississippian on our social media platforms and website, including the following:

Perinatal and Infant Services + Child and Adolescent Services
Adult Health
Vital Records and Statistics
Regulatory Services
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
Communicable Disease Prevention
County Health Departments
Rural Health + Physician Workforce
EMS and Acute Care Systems
MSDH Opioid and Substance Use Program
Epidemiology (EPI)
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program For more information on the services MSDH provides, visit our website: msdh.ms.gov.