In many cultures elders are held in high regard and are treated with great dignity and respect. In some ways this deference to older generations was a practical matter. It made sense to assume the most senior members of the family had experienced more of life and likely had developed more wisdom and insights into how to deal with its challenges. They also held a treasure trove of information about
Batson Children’s Hospital ER Department Initiates Pediatric Fast Track
JACKSON, Miss. – the Pediatric Emergency Department at Batson Children’s Hospital recently opened the new Pediatric Fast Track, designed to pair low-acuity patients with the care they need in the shortest amount
Families First Provides Adult Addiction Education Program
JACKSON, Miss. – Families First for Mississippi looks to help Mississippians caught in the cycle of addiction by providing educational and recovery resources to help them avoid devastating drug overdoses, so prevalent in Mississippi.
JACKSON, Miss. – In 2016, with support and assistance from The Franklin Institute, the Mississippi Children’s Museum piloted the first MS Science Fest. They hosted 23 exhibitors from across the state and saw over 600 visitors to the one-day event.