Mississippi Division of Medicaid has created the Roads to Good Health Guide Book in collaboration with the Governor's Office.  This 20-page document gives an overview of Medicaid and the services they provide as well as helpful nutritional and health information.  You may request a copy of the book by phone 1-800-421-2408 or (601) 359-6050 if you are calling in the Jackson area.

The Office of Healthy Schools has added a fun and informative STUDENTS's section to the OHS Website. This section will provide links and documents related to promoting healthy and active Mississippi kids.

Parents for Public Schools
Parents for Public Schools are a national organization of community-based chapters working in public schools through broad-based enrollment. The organization’s proactive involvement helps public schools attract all families in a community by making sure all schools effectively serve all children.

For more information please visit www.parents4publicschools.com.

Youth Risk Behavior Survey - 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data

Mississippi PTA
The mission of the Mississippi Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. The Mississippi PTA also assists parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools.

For more information please visit www.mississippipta.org.

Coordinated School Health Implementation Resource (Word Doc)