Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care. As she has throughout her public career, the Senator has maintained a sharp focus on improving rural health care.
Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month” to raise greater public awareness of the problem and support for efforts to reduce such tragedies.
The resolution, among other things, highlights several programs like the Newborn Supply Kit that are being deployed to reduce the rates of infant mortality...
HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT
HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT
Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Would Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing legislation to extend telehealth access for seniors enrolled in Medicare.
The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 (S.2709) would extend and codify telehealth services initially offered during the pandemic, which are set to...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS NEW MAHA REPORT BEGINS TO REFLECT FARM REALITIES, URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE
HYDE-SMITH SAYS NEW MAHA REPORT BEGINS TO REFLECT FARM REALITIES, URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE
Miss. Senator Encourages MAHA Commission to Embrace Proposals that Help, Not Harm Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today credited the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission for recognizing the real-world importance of crop protection tools that the nation’s agricultural producers need to succeed but urged continued vigilance against anti-agriculture interests that...
Planned Parenthood defunding can stay in budget bill, Senate parliamentarian rules
Washington Examiner
Planned Parenthood defunding can stay in budget bill, Senate parliamentarian rules
By Gabrielle M. Etzel
The Senate Parliamentarian ruled on Monday afternoon that the provision prohibiting Medicaid funds from being used to reimburse health clinics that provide abortions can...
Food and ag groups seek more input in MAHA activities
Feedstuffs
Food and ag groups seek more input in MAHA activities
More than 250 groups call for public input and formal involvement in future policy discussions with the MAHA Commission.
By Kristin Bakker, Digital Content Specialist
In a June 17 letter to leaders of the Make America Healthy...
Advocate to Political Trailblazer: Jeanne Luckey's Legacy Honored with Top Award
The Ocean Springs Weekly Record
Advocate to Political Trailblazer: Jeanne Luckey's Legacy Honored with Top Award
JEANNE LUCKEY: Named for Mississippi Top 50 Hall of Fame Posthumously
By Leigh Coleman
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — From the quiet streets of Ocean Springs to the national political stage...