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Little Rock, Arkansas – Creating a Healthy Southern City

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK WINS GRANT AWARDS TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION INITIATIVES   The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the 2014 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards, during its 82nd Winter […]

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Grantee Spotlight: Growing a Healthy Community In Okolona, MS

As part of the Foundation for the Mid South’s dedication to health and wellness, we have partnered with the city of Okolona, Mississippi to promote healthy lifestyles and decrease childhood obesity and the diseases that […]

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Healthy Southern Cities: State Highlight: Louisiana

Healthy Southern Cities: State Highlight: Louisiana City of Patterson, Louisiana Mayor Rodney Grogan’s personal decision to adopt healthier lifestyle practices was an inspiration to the residents and the foundation for establishing healthy goals for the […]

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Dwanda Moore – Program Officer, Health & Wellness: Highlighted in Southeastern Council on Philanthropy’s “CONNECTION”

Dwanda Moore Program Officer, Health & Wellness Foundation for the Mid South Highlighted in Southeastern Council on Philantrophy’s “CONNECTIONS” Dwanda Moore serves as the Health and Wellness Program Officer at the Foundation for the Mid […]

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Affordable Care Act Deadline Approaching March 31

Affordable Care Act Deadline Approaching March 31 Open enrollment for 2014 health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act is closing in just a few days, on March 31. Under the new law, most uninsured […]

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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 […]

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