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Caring for Our Caregivers: Enhancing Support for Mississippi’s Aging Population

November is National Caregiver Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting caregivers as they provide essential care for others. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.”  Through the…

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Caring for Our Caregivers: MDHS Enhances Support Programs for Mississippi’s Aging Population 

(Jackson, Miss.) – November is National Caregiver Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting caregivers as they provide essential care for others. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the…

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Life Beyond Abuse: The Jenny Head Story

A Journey from Victim to Survivor  Jackson, MS – By all accounts, Jenny Head’s life was the picture of the American dream. Two children, husband, and small business owner, Jenny had…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Monroe County  

(Jackson, Miss.) -A Monroe County, Miss. resident was arrested by authorities on October 2, 2024, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Tate County

(Jackson, Miss.) -A Tate County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on September 24, 2024, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human…

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Navigating Medicare Made Easy with SHIP 

Medicare open enrollment is October 15, 2025 through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps eligible Mississippians navigate the choices available for joining, switching, or updating…

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ORAL PROCEEDING ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS MEETING HAS PASSED. SOME LINKS HAVE BEEN DISABLED, YOU MAY CONTACT MDHS COMMUNICATIONS AT ANY TIME. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) will hold a virtual oral proceeding…

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Washington County DHS Office to Temporarily Close for Maintenance

  Effective August 19, 2024, the Washington County Human Services Office will be closed for maintenance  With the support of Washington County officials, MDHS is making every effort to ensure…

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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Division of Aging and Adult Services Raises Awareness and Spotlights Resources for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Mississippi Department of Human Services Shines a Light on Elder Abuse Prevention…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Pike County

(Jackson, Miss.) -A Pike County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on May 22, 2024, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human…

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