PharmD committed to actively supporting victims of crime and leading efforts to prevent violence, unintentional injuries, and overdoses for all Mississippians.
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One of the most important messages we can share: overdose deaths are preventable, and naloxone saves lives.
Expanding access is only part of the solution. We must also empower people to recognize an overdose and respond with confidence.
Administering naloxone not only provides an opportunity to save a life, it can also open the door to treatment, recovery, and a healthier future. Every life saved is another opportunity for someone to receive the care and support they deserve.
Take action: Carry naloxone, learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, and help connect someone to treatment. If you suspect an overdose, administer naloxone and call 911.
No-cost treatment options are available across Mississippi. Learn more: odfree.org/treatment/
#NaloxoneSavesLives #OverdosePrevention #RecoveryIsPossible @msdh @MakeMSODFree @MSpsychiatrist @KPannelDO @danedneymd
Naloxone can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. If you suspect an overdose, call 911, give naloxone if available and stay until help arrives.
Learn more: ODFree.org
#NaloxoneSavesLives #HealthyMS
ALT This image is a public service announcement from MSDH about Naloxone. It features a Naloxone nasal spray and a red emergency kit with a white cross. The text emphasizes the importance of carrying Naloxone to save lives. It highlights that Naloxone is easy to use, works fast, is safe, and should be kept handy. The bottom of the image advises calling 911 if someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. Social media icons are at the top.
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Dobbs, @danedneymd, and Dr. Utsav Nandi on an outstanding, engaging session on kratom!
Excellent insights into its pharmacology, clinical risks & evolving public health concerns. Grateful for their leadership in advancing education across Mississippi. @BowerSOPH @msdh
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Suspected overdose involving kratom or its potent derivatives? Don’t hesitate to administer naloxone and call 911.
Dr. Michael Marlin of the Mississippi Poison Center reinforces this lifesaving message.
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Join us on Sept. 25 in Biloxi for Every Response Matters: Building Pathways to Recovery in Mississippi, bringing healthcare, courts, law enforcement, faith, public health, and recovery together to strengthen the path from first encounter to long-term recovery.
Limited to 250 participants.
Register: msphi.org/register26
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Your best Fourth of July memories should be the fireworks—not preventable injuries.
This holiday weekend:
🎆 Use fireworks safely
🚗 Drive sober and buckle up
🏊 Stay alert around water
🍔 Keep food at safe temperatures
☀️ Beat the heat and stay hydrated
Small choices make a big difference. Read the full Mississippi State Department of Health July 4 Safety News Release for more tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this Independence Day.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
msdh.ms.gov/page/23,30966,34…
#July4 #FourthOfJuly #CelebrateResponsibly #FireworkSafety #HeatSafety #WaterSafety #RoadSafety @msdh
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The MSDH Center for Injury Prevention & Recovery wants to remind you that fireworks aren’t the only risk this #FourthOfJuly weekend. High temperatures combined with alcohol can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and poor decision-making.
✔️ Drink plenty of water
✔️ Know the signs of heat illness
✔️ Look out for friends and family
✔️ Plan a sober ride home
Have fun. Stay cool. Stay safe. 🇺🇸☀️ #HeatSafety #July4 #PublicHealth #SafeCelebrations @msdh #July4th
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Last week, I had the privilege of bringing together the incredible team of the Mississippi Department of Health’s Center for Injury Prevention & Recovery (CIPR) for our inaugural Center Retreat.
Over two days, our team stepped away from the day-to-day work to connect and align around a shared vision for improving the health, safety, and well-being of Mississippians.
The conversations were thoughtful and the commitment to our mission was evident in every session.
As the founding director of CIPR, I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team. Thank you to everyone who helped make the retreat a success.
What we accomplished during these two days reinforced my belief that when talented people come together around a common purpose, great things happen. I'm excited about what lies ahead for CIPR and the impact we will make together.
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention #Recovery #Leadership #Teamwork #Collaboration #MississippiHealth @msdh @danedneymd
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Thanks, @HeyEpic , for highlighting the @msdh Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Program. Proud of our team & partners who are helping individuals, families, & communities find hope & recovery. Together, public health & technology are making a difference across MS.
Research has shown that about 1 in 6 Mississippians aged 12 and older have a substance use disorder. Despite the prevalence, fewer than 25% of residents in need receive treatment.
A small, mighty team at the Mississippi State Department of Health (@MSDH) is working to tackle this substance use issue, and they’re using Epic to magnify their reach across the entire state.
Several challenges are at play, including staffing shortages and the sheer distance between people and facilities in rural states like Mississippi. When the nearest care is an hour away, you’re pretty unlikely to receive it.
"With just four doctors and 18 advanced practice providers serving a statewide population with significant need, we knew we had to approach this challenge creatively," said Christina Graham, Director of Epic at MSDH.
The program starts with an annual screening in MyChart, given to all patients who visit an MSDH clinic. Then, clinicians tailor their care to the individual’s risk level, providing positive reinforcement to low-risk patients and following system-prompted intervention guidance for those who are higher on the risk scale. High-risk individuals are supported with follow-up care via video visits — which gives them access to a handful of addiction specialists who might otherwise be out of reach.
It's working.
As of December 2025, MSDH has used the new program to screen more than 43,000 patients, with 729 currently receiving treatment. More than 350 patients receiving treatment for substance abuse have completed at least six months in the program, with 69% of them now reporting no alcohol or illegal drug use. After six months of participation in the program, 53% of patients were employed or attending school, an increase of nearly 20% from intake.
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Stay informed. Save a life.
Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths & many don’t even know they’re at risk. Fake pills can look real, & you can’t see the difference. Carry naloxone. Talk to your family. Spread awareness!
#NFAD2026 @danedneymd
@SongforCharlie @msdh @MakeMSODFree
Honored to join Greg Flynn on Health Talk MS to discuss MS’s fight against addiction—replacing stigma with science through the MSDH’s MSUD, addressing today’s dangerous drug supply, & why Naloxone is a life-saving tool every Mississippian should carry. youtu.be/1Q21lkoB57g?si=F84K…
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The Mississippi State Department of Health is now accepting applications for a Medical Director to lead our Medications for Substance Use Disorder (MSUD) Program.
👉 View the full job posting and apply here:
🔗msdh.ms.gov/page/19,0,123.ht…
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Thank you, @dameofdementia, for your steadfast dedication to advocating for those affected by substance use disorders! You are a rock star!!
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MSDH has distributed 20,000+ free naloxone kits across Mississippi! Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.
👉 Request a kit: msdh.ms.gov/naloxone
🔗 Learn more: ODFree.org
#HealthyMS #ODFreeMS #OverdoseAwareness
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Chris Glasgow once believed becoming a doctor belonged to a different life—one he'd lost to addiction. But with perseverance, support and sobriety, he’s now graduating from UMMC as class president and a future anesthesiologist. Read more on his story: umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
ALT Now 40, Chris Glasgow had one time persuaded himself that he was too old to go to medical school. On Commencement Day, he will become one of around 160 graduates from the School of Medicine and will soon begin his specialty training in anesthesiology at UMMC.
🛑 Let’s talk about addiction.
#EndTheStigma & start the conversation! Addiction is complex & affects millions, yet many face judgment and shame.
Join us in breaking the stigma & spreading awareness. Everyone deserves a chance at recovery! 💪❤️ @MakeMSODFree @msdh #ODFree
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Mississippi making strides in opioid crisis wjtv.com/video/mississippi-m… @msdh @danedneymd @MakeMSODFree
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Join us in the fight against opioid overdoses in Mississippi. Together, we can make a difference and save lives. #EndTheOpioidCrisis 💙
Come and see us at the @MSStateFair ! @msdh is grateful to have Pharmacists Ashton Smith, Pharmacy Residency Program Co-Director and Academic Detailing Lead and Sophie Durham, who is the Interim Prevention Coordinator for the Opioid and SUD Program both serving at the fair. Stop by and learn more about opioid use disorder prevention and how to get naloxone (ODFree.org). We’re working hard to combat this crises but we can’t do it alone.
Visit our website for more information about our program.
msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,382.ht…
#OpioidCrises #ChangeCantWait #BetterTogether #PublicHealthMatters @danedneymd @jonhubanks
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Come and see us at the @MSStateFair ! @msdh is grateful to have Pharmacists Ashton Smith, Pharmacy Residency Program Co-Director and Academic Detailing Lead and Sophie Durham, who is the Interim Prevention Coordinator for the Opioid and SUD Program both serving at the fair. Stop by and learn more about opioid use disorder prevention and how to get naloxone (ODFree.org). We’re working hard to combat this crises but we can’t do it alone.
Visit our website for more information about our program.
msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,382.ht…
#OpioidCrises #ChangeCantWait #BetterTogether #PublicHealthMatters @danedneymd @jonhubanks – at Jackson, MS