FOR A HEALTHIER MID SOUTH
A new resource to improve health status for
Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

The good health of Mid South citizens is a primary determinant in practically every other issue that they and the region must address. Without good health, how can one provide for their family, improve their economic situation, or learn to the best of their ability? We know that the low health status our region faces extends to issues of poverty, housing, education, transportation, recreation opportunities, and many, many other issues.

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Download >>> Our Region, Our Health. This report documents our 18-month exploration of the opportunities and the feasibility of establishing a health initiative fund that would serve low-resource communities and populations in the Mid South.

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We want to learn about your ideas and the work that you are doing in the areas identified by the participants at the regional convening.
Email >>> Necole S. Irvin to share.

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Download >>> Mid South Health Initiative Resource Report: Creating Community Environments that Promote Comprehensive Health and Wellness. The report includes regional health status data and promising practices.

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Download >>> Regional Convening Summary. This summary documents the feedback and suggestions from 120 Mid South health care professionals in regard to health challenges and opportunities during our January 2006 regional health convening, and the 5 areas identified to improve the region's health status.

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LATEST NEWS:

FMS and the American Red Cross provide $1.4 million to 29 Mississippi organizations to support Building Community Resilience
A partnership between FMS and the American Red Cross has provided Building Community Resilience (BCR) grants to help support and expand the efforts of Mississippi nonprofits and community-based organizations providing emotional wellness and resilience activities for those directly affected by Hurricane Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
More >>> Building Community Resilience (including grants)

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Youth Enrichment/Summer Camp Grants Announced to Support Nineteen Programs serving Hurricane-Affected Youth
In partnership with the American Red Cross, FMS provided Youth Enrichment Activities Program (YEAP) grants to support Mississippi organizations serving families and their communities as they continue to recover from the trauma, loss, and sustained stress of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. These funds were available for Summer 2007 only.
More >>> YEAP (including grants)
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Grants Announced to Support Nonprofits Working to
Improve Health in the Mid South
Grants from FMS's The Baxter International Health Recovery Fund have been issued to organizations working to improve the health of Mid Southerners. Three rounds of funding have brought the total of grants made to Mid South health-related nonprofit organizations to over $1.1 million.
About The Baxter International Health Recovery Fund
>>> Here

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Click >>> here for a list of the Mid South Health Initiative's Advisory Committee.

For more information on the Mid South Health Initiative, please email >>> Necole S. Irvin, program officer.

Health-related funds or health grants :
>>> The Baxter International Foundation Health Recovery Fund
>>> Humana Foundation Katrina Relief Fund

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