DCSD says they are partnering with The Arc Northwest Mississippi on an Autism acceptance training program to help educate law enforcement on matters concerning members of the community who are affected by Autism.
When many eyes were on the COVID-19 pandemic, another crisis continued to grow. Deaths from opioid and other drug overdoses have gone up since 2020. Some addiction recovery specialists are getting ready to open more resources for people with addiction in the hardest hit areas of Shelby County.
Chronic Respiratory Diseases are the fourth leading cause of death in the state of Arkansas, and healthcare officials say many of those deaths could be prevented.
The Biden Administration has reignited an initiative to eradicate cancer as we know it. It’s called the Cancer Moonshot. A Mid South hospital is part of a $9 million grant from the program.
We’re saluting the miracle workers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this report, sponsored by St. Jude, Joy Redmond shows how music is often the best medicine.
Dr. Gail Gazelle, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about 5 benefits meditation and mindfulness can have on your emotional health
A Mid-South sleep expert says switching to permanent daylight saving time could have a detrimental impact on our health. The Senate this week overwhelmingly passed a bill that would make d.s.t. the norm in the U.S.
Dr. Aimee Duffy joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the Digital Desk to talk about the 5 mistakes you could be making that’s keep you from getting the amount of rest you need.
Stephen Perrine, Executive Editor for AARP the Magazine and a New York Times Best-Selling Author, joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the Digital Desk to talk about how to increase your metabolism.
Down Syndrome Association of Memphis recently held a safety event to provide training that bridges the gap between law enforcement and the disability community.
Demand for mental health services has sky-rocketed within the past two years and there is an even bigger concern for those in communities without access to affordable health care.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Juliette McClendon joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about the potentially hazardous side effects a rising crime rate can have on your overall health and how to manage it.
Dr. Shu Levine talked about how Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's Department of Cardiology implemented safety protocols to offer life-altering fixes and treatments for cardiovascular patients amid a global pandemic.
In April 2020, Michael Wright was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. While the illness has changed his life forever, it has also given him a new purpose.
Chronic Illness and Long COVID Expert Ashok Gupta joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about the top symptoms for those with long COVID.
As the primary care giver for her husband with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Jill Norcross joined Andrew Douglas at the Action News 5 Digital to share her very personal journey after learning of her husband Rob’s diagnosis.
Rural Health Association of Tennessee has announced the expansion of its rural healthcare provider workforce programs through a $75,000 grant from Amerigroup.
MSDH said it’s currently working to establish the licensing and patient registry structures that meet the state’s new Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act requirements.
