The Mississippi Department of Health recently terminated approximately 30 employees. These layoffs included about 20 program leaders in preventive health and health disparities. Directors for chronic disease, cancer, and tobacco control programs were among those affected. Federal funding reductions and a desire for improved outcomes prompted the staff cuts. The agency expects to save around $20 million through these changes and contract terminations.
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https://mississippitoday.org/2025/10/21/health-department-layoffs-gutted-preventive-health-leadership/