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The Mississippi Department of Human Services has announced that the federal government approved replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for families affected by January’s winter storm. Families in select counties will automatically receive SNAP benefits in their accounts, while others need to apply by February 23.
Check out the flyer for more details and apply for replacement benefits at www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/snap/current/snap-replacement-benefits/.
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Apply for DHA's Child Development Associate (CDA) apprenticeship program and launch your Early Head Start teaching career!
Child care teachers play a critical role in children's development and long-term life trajectory. But they also provide the backbone to local communities and workforces, ensuring families have safe, educational environments to send their children while they work. Start down the pathway to improving children's educational outcomes and your community by becoming an Early Head Start apprentice!
Reach out to us today to learn more!
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DID YOU KNOW Delta Health Alliance Promise Communities prep students for post-secondary success?
DHA's Promise Communities get results for students from early childhood all the way through high school. Programs like Youth Council and College Promise Initiative (CPI) prepare high school students in our partner schools for college through tutoring, counseling, college application support, and visits to local universities.
Evaluations from our research partners show that students in partner schools with CPI and Youth Council programs have markedly higher ACT scores than comparison schools without these programs. We're proud of the work our Promise Community teams do each day to prepare Delta students for success in high school and beyond.
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Meet DHA's February employee spotlight, La'Kecia Bryant! La'Kecia is a Community Health Worker in our Clarksdale office, working on the NEW YOU Collaborative program. In her role, she bridges gaps between physicians and patients by helping participants with obesity or hypertension adopt healthier lifestyles, lowering the risk of high body-mass index scores and heart disease. La'Kecia's most proud of the impact NEW YOU has on participants' lives, such as individuals improving their lifestyles, losing weight, or achieving their health goals.
Thank you, La'Kecia, for your service to your community and commitment to improving health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta!
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DHA continues to train and prepare the Delta's healthcare workforce through our LEADS workforce development initiative! The healthcare industry nationally is facing an impending workforce shortage with too few practitioners to meet the growing need for health services. We're proud to partner with private training partners like Stewart Healthcare Academy and local community colleges to ensure that the Delta's healthcare industry has the workers they need.
Just recently our LEADS program graduated several new students from Stewart's training programs in phlebotomy, medical assisting, and patient care assistance, equipping participants with the technical skills they'll need to perform their jobs well and the soft skills that are critical to workplace success.
Congratulations to the Delta's newest healthcare workers!
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Check out our progress on the Mississippi Delta Cares Center at the Leland Medical Clinic! Leland and surrounding communities will soon have access to dental care and occupational, physical, and speech therapy services through the Cares Center. Construction began on this state of the art, multi-million dollar facility in August and we're on track to open the doors in June of this year.
DHA has a long history of improving rural health care access and outcomes in the Mississippi Delta. This new development underscores our commitment to a better quality of life for Delta residents.
This vital hub for health services eliminates health care gaps in the Delta and would not be possible without the support and investment of Dane Maxwell and USDA Rural Development!
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UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to road conditions after last weekend’s winter storm.
Children's mental health starts with parent's mental health. We hope you'll join us this Wednesday, January 28 from 4-5pm at the Delta Wellness Center for a discussion and workshop on nutrition and mental health, specifically designed for parents and caregivers.
We will discuss how nutrition influences mental health—either by boosting mood and energy or working against it—and share practical insights parents can apply in everyday life.
Please monitor our social media page for weather-related cancellations as our community continues to grapple with road conditions following the winter storm over the weekend.
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All DHA offices will be closed tomorrow, January 26 due to the winter storm, including the Leland Medical Clinic, Delta Wellness Center, and all Head Start / Early Head Start and Resource and Referral Centers. Stay safe!
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Stay safe out there this weekend! We'll keep you updated on DHA program operations as we encounter winter weather.
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Congrats to the newest health care professionals to graduate from DHA's LEADS workforce development program! Ten Delta residents earned their certifications in phlebotomy, medical assisting, and certified nursing assistant (CNA) thanks to LEADS and our private training partner MK Hutchins Academy of Healthcare in Indianola.
Since its inception, our LEADS team has worked hard to train the workforce needed by businesses in high-demand Delta industries like health care, manufacturing, and education. But our programs don't just teach the hard skills. Workforce development program staff also equip participants with the soft skills like interview ability, professionalism, and communication that are essential to workplace success.
Congrats graduates!
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Today we remember and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting impact on our nation.
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