1/29/2025: Gains, Challenges 2024 Health Report Card | State's failing grade from American Lung Association | Sanitation Issues Alabama Black Belt

Mississippi healthcare leaders unveil the state's 2024 Public Health Report Card. It shows progress is being made in a number of areas---but significant challenges remain.  Then, Mississippi receives failing grades for tobacco control policies in the American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” Report.Plus, The Alabama Black Belt received national attention for its longstanding sanitation issues for residents. One Lowndes County-based organization shows how they are working to get septic systems across Central Alabama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.