Health Talk MS

School is officially out, the temperatures are rising, and summer is in full swing! But before you pack up for the beach, the golf course, or an outdoor family barbecue, make sure you are prepared to keep your loved ones safe.  In this episode of Health Talk MS , host Greg Flynn sits down with a powerhouse panel of experts from the Mississippi State Department of Health—including State Epidem...

In this episode of Health Talk Mississippi, host Greg Flinn sits down with a powerhouse panel of experts to tackle a critical but often stigmatized topic: Maternal Mental Health.  May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and our guests—Jillian Harper (Director of 'Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies' at MSDH), LeJeune Johnson (Postpartum Support International Board Member, MS Chapter), and...

Most people know the health department for clinics and vaccines, but did you know they also inspect your favorite restaurants, certify the milk in your fridge, and ensure the safety of the water in your tap?  In this episode of Health Talk Mississippi, we sit down with Les Harrington (Director of Environmental Health) and Bill Moody (Director of the Bureau of Public Water Supply) for a deep d...

In this episode of Health Talk MS, host Greg Flynn sits down with Dr. Jon Hubanks, the Director of the Opioid & Substance Use Program at MSDH. Together, they walk through the frontline battle against addiction in Mississippi.  Dr. Hubanks shares the critical reality of today’s drug supply and how the Medications for Substance Use Disorder (MSUD) program is working to replace stigma with s...

Host Greg Flynn sits down with State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney to talk about the good, the bad and the challenges we face in the state. Obesity remains an overarching problem that contributes to several other severe diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, that plague Mississippians. Improving Maternal and Infant Mortality rates is part of the formula to help the state grow b...

In the first episode of the new year, the OAIV (Office Against Interpersonal Violence) team discusses their work to prevent violence, support survivors, and improve health across Mississippi through community support and access to care.   Visit msdh.ms.gov/OAIV for more information and support  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the holiday season upon us, your mental health is as important as your physical health. In the November episode of the MSDH Podcast, Health Talk Mississippi, our host Greg Flynn sits down with a powerhouse panel of mental health experts. Wendy Bailey, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH), Dr. Thomas Recore with MDMH, and Dr. Dan Edney, State Health Offi...

October is about pumpkins and pink...or even pink pumpkins! This month is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and the color pink, which you will see everywhere. The October edition of the MSDH Podcast, Health Talk Mississippi, focuses on breast cancer.  Our host Greg Flynn sits down with Amy Gibbons, the State's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Director, to discuss prevention, screenings,...

Fall is quickly approaching, so that means it's time to consider your annual flu shot! The September edition of the MSDH Podcast, Health Talk Mississippi, focuses on the upcoming respiratory illness season.  Our host Greg Flynn sits down with our State Epidemiologist Dr. Renia Dotson and Deputy State Epidemiologist Theresa Kittle, to break down the viruses and what you can do to stay safe and...

The August edition of the MSDH Podcast, Health Talk Mississippi, focuses on the Office of Vital Records and Data Statistics. Our host Greg Flynn welcomes longtime, now retired, Director Judy Moulder and new Director Patricia Oluade. We examine what the Nationally Accredited Office of Vital Records can do for you, including replacing birth and death certificates, as well as maintaining immunization...

Health Talk MS launches with a powerful first episode featuring Mississippi State Health Officer, Dr. Dan Edney. In this kickoff conversation, Dr. Edney confronts the preventable conditions that are shortening lives across the state and explores how improved public health could unlock billions for Mississippi’s economy. Produced in partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Health Talk MS p...