Fauci says U.S. could see ‘a surge upon a surge’ in coronavirus cases

Those who are traveling during the holiday weekend should quarantine and get tested for coronavirus if possible to “prevent further spread and further surge,” according to the government’s top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci. “The travel that has been done has been done,” Fauci said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” Politico, Read More.

Hospital CEO, Surgeon Call For Miss. Medicaid Expansion

Two senior staff members of Greenwood Leflore Hospital are in favor of Mississippi expanding its Medicaid program, saying that the expansion would not only benefit the hospital but also increase health care services to people who can not afford them. The Greenwood Commonweatlh, Read More.
Judge nears decision on future of state mental health system

When Michael Hogan was appointed by a federal judge to help craft a road map for the future of Mississippi’s embattled mental health care system, he planned to tour community mental health centers in-person to see the state’s services in action. He hoped to speak to patients and employees — perspectives he said would be vital in charting the Department of Mental Health’s path forward. AP News, Read More.