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For nearly four decades, Friends of Mississippi State Hospital, Inc. has quietly worked behind the scenes to enrich the lives of patients and residents while recognizing the employees who care for…

For more than 14 years, Amy N. Carruth has worked behind the scenes helping Mississippi State Hospital improve the way it serves patients, supports employees, and prepares for the future. On July…

When Bo Chastain first arrived at Mississippi State Hospital in 1990, the size of the campus made quite an impression. "It took several weeks just to learn where everything was," he recalled. He…

The Mississippi State Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program celebrated its 2026 graduates during a week of recognition that included a special reception on June 17 and the program's annual…

James G. “Bo” Chastain was recently honored by the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) for his leadership during more than three decades of service at Mississippi…

Several Mississippi State Hospital Peer Support staff members recently attended the Mississippi Peer Support Conference, an annual gathering of peer support specialists, recovery advocates,…

Four Mississippi State Hospital employees recently completed professional development programs offered through the Mississippi State Personnel Board. They were honored at a Graduation Ceremony on…

Workers visited the MSH campus the afternoon of Tuesday, June 9 to install a new Marquee. 

The sign will be visible as staff and visitors drive through the front entrance and as they…

Some stories are not meant to be left in the past. 

When Diana Hunter was asked to speak at the 19th annual Rhythm Night Club Fire commemoration in Natchez, her first reaction was…

“There’s no place like MSH!” 

On Thursday, May 21, MSH nurses were celebrated with a Nurse Appreciation Lunch in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. The Wizard of Oz-…

Mississippi State Hospital celebrated MSH Day 2026 on Wednesday, May 13, with a full day of food, games, music, crafts, and camaraderie in MSH Park.

With perfect weather overhead, patients…

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 8, 2026

Contact:  Leah Smith, General Counsel, Vice President for Policy & Advocacy

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