Monticello Becomes 48th Smoke-free City in Mississippi
January 17, 2012
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) congratulates the City of Monticello for protecting the health of its citizens with the passage of a comprehensive smokefree air ordinance.“The smokefree air policy implemented by this city will protect all employees and customers in businesses ...
Mississippi Receives Prestigious National Smokefree Cities Award
June 29, 2011
Mississippi cities are protecting more residents than ever from exposure to secondhand smoke thanks to the passage of more local smokefree air ordinances than any other state. The national, non-profit organization Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights recognized Mississippi cities and Mississippi Smokefree Air ...
Mississippi Receives National Award for Passage of Most Smokefree Air Policies
June 27, 2011
Biloxi, Miss. – Mississippi leads the nation in protecting the health of residents by passing the most local smokefree air policies. More Mississippi cities passed new smokefree air policies in 2010 than any other state.Mississippi cities with smokefree air policies and Mississippi smokefree air ...
Health Department Commends Smokefree Marks
June 27, 2011
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) congratulates the City of Marks for protecting the health of its citizens with the passage of a comprehensive smokefree air ordinance.“The smokefree air policy implemented by this city will protect all employees and customers in businesses and other ...
Health Department Applauds Northeast Mississippi Community College and Mississippi College
June 10, 2011
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) congratulates Northeast Mississippi Community College for joining Delta State University and Itawamba Community College in protecting students and employees by going tobacco-free. MSDH also recognizes Mississippi College for the recent passage of their smoke-free policy ...
Health Department Commends Smokefree Flowood
April 08, 2011
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recognizes and applauds the City of Flowood for protecting the health of its citizens with the passage of a comprehensive smokefree air ordinance.
“The smokefree air policy implemented by this city will protect all employees and customers ...
There is No Safe Level of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, says New Surgeon Generals Report
January 20, 2011
Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke causes immediate damage to the body that can lead to serious illness or death, according to the 2010 report released recently by U.S. Surgeon General Read More >
Hernando Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
November 15, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Hernando. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to Secondhand ...
Tupelo Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
November 09, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Tupelo. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to Secondhand Smoke ...
Healthcare Providers and Residents to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
November 02, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will educate healthcare providers and the public about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a dinner event in Meridian. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure ...
Natchez Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
November 02, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Natchez. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to Secondhand ...
Gulf Coast Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
October 29, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Gulfport. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to ...
Hattiesburg Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
October 29, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Hattiesburg. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to ...
Cleveland Residents Invited to Learn About the Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
October 29, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to learn more about the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke during a lunch event in Cleveland. The event is part of the Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative and is entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to ...
Health Department Invites Public to Discuss Dangers of Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
October 19, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) invites the public to discuss the dangers of exposure to secondhand smoke and the benefits of smokefree air during a series of luncheons to be held across the state. The public meetings, entitled Clearing the Air: Eliminating Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in ...
Delta State University Declares Support for Smokefree Air Mississippi
October 07, 2010
Delta State University (DSU) President Dr. John M. Hilpert recently signed a proclamation of support for the Mississippi State Department of Health’s (MSDH) Smokefree Air Mississippi initiative.
Smokefree Air Mississippi is a public health initiative being led by MSDH to educate Mississippians on ...
Health Department Commends Smokefree Cities
October 07, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recognizes and applauds the following cities for protecting the health of their citizens with the passage of comprehensive smokefree air ordinances:
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Health Department Leads Smokefree Air Mississippi Campaign
May 23, 2010
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is leading a statewide campaign to educate Mississippians about the dangers of secondhand smoke.
"Every Mississippian has the right to breathe clean, smokefree air," said State Health Officer Dr. Mary Currier. "Our goal is to ...