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Opportunity For Small Town Mayors To Improve Community Health

Invitation to Small Town Mayors to Join Initiative to Curb Childhood Obesity and Improve Community Health Foundation for the Mid South and the National League of Cities invite the mayors of small communities (with populations […]

Bridge POD Cast – Healthy Southern Cities Summit

Healthy Southern Cities Summit – Jackson, Mississippi – Podcast – Eposide 1 Municipal leaders taking the lead to improve community health. Click here to play.

Better Health Through Technology

In the South, distance can be an obstacle. Towns may be miles apart, making it difficult for residents to access information and services. In the Mid South, for example, a lack of adequate healthcare manpower […]

Candid Conversations About Mental Health

Candid Conversations About Mental Health The Mid South Region’s Outcomes of the Text, Talk, and Act Initiative   The Text, Talk, and Act event was a nation-wide discussion on mental health designed to engaged youth […]

Philanthropy Begins On Main Street

Philanthropy Begins On Main Street The Foundation for the Mid South is committed to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.  By collaborating with municipalities, the Foundation invests in entire […]

Healthy Southern Cities: State Highlight: Mississipp

Healthy Southern Cities: Highlight: Mississippi Coldwater, Mississippi Nestled close to Memphis Tennessee, the City of Coldwater lead by Mayor Jessie J. Edwards wanted to see a positive change in the health of their community.  Residents […]