Health & Fitness

PRC School District hold a Fall Wellness Walking event

Every year, school districts statewide are required to have wellness events created by their wellness committees. Thursday evening,…

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PRCC celebrates opening of Wellness Ropes and Obstacle Course

Pearl River Community College celebrated the opening of its Wildcat Wellness Ropes and Obstacle Course with a ribbon…

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Eye exams are essential for children

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Picayune optometrist Dr. Lori Blackmer, owner of Picayune Eye…

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Silversneakers on the move

Pearl River Community College’s Wellness Center provides a “life-changing” workout for participants of the SilverSneakers adult program. SilverSneakers…

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Mental health treatment available for young adults

Parents and students are gearing up for a new school year. Besides purchasing school uniforms and supplies, there…

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Summer work participants learn how to save lives

The city of Picayune Urban Youth Corp Project is providing full-time summer employment opportunities for students between the…

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Rural health opportunities growing

Last week, Children’s international Medical Group CEO, Dr. Eduardo Hernandez, announced that CIMG will introduce a new division…

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First West Nile virus case in the nation for 2016 reported in Mississippi

On May 27, the first West Nile virus case of the year was reported in Lamar County, Mississippi.…

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PRC Hospital and Nursing Home shows appreciation to employees

Thursday, the administration of Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home hosted their annual employee appreciation luncheon. The…

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Summer feeding program to start soon

This summer, all three school districts in Pearl River County will be hosting a summer feeding program. Picayune…