Partnership boosts early childhood development with books
The Mississippi Children’s Museum is helping the University of Mississippi Medical Center and its pediatric arm, Children’s of Mississippi, spread the joy of books through Reach Out and Read, a national program that supports early parent-child relationships through reading. The project will put books in physicians’ hands for well-child visits so they can encourage parents to read to their young children.
Published on Monday, October 2, 2023
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week signals time to stock up, check supplies
Staying on alert for bad weather doesn’t always end in spring for those with diabetes, asthma or other conditions that sometimes require using electrical medical equipment. Emergency officials in the state start an awareness effort this week to help keep such patients and others safe.
Published on Monday, October 2, 2023