Mississippi Public Health Institute
We develop projects and
teams to enhance public
and mental health

Who We Are
Over a decade ago, visionaries created MSPHI to support and promote public health and to help advance public health in Mississippi, establishing the organization as a leader in the state’s public health evolution.

What We Do
Our core commitment is to lead, promote, and educate to enhance public health, ultimately fostering a positive impact on the health and well-being of all Mississippians. We focus on the pressing and challenging public and behavioral health issues that our communities face.

Why We Do It
We understand that the well-being of our communities is influenced by factors that extend far beyond the walls of doctors' offices. That's why our mission centers on advancing the often-overlooked conditions and systems that shape the health and wellness of entire populations.
What We Do
We Envision a System That Includes

We Engage. Empower. Enhance.
We Engage. Empower. Enhance. The Mississippi Behavioral Health Learning Network (MSBHLN) provides professional and workforce development to behavioral providers.
MSPHI
News & Articles

2024 Summer Cohort of the Community Research Fellows Training (CRFT)
2024 Summer Cohort of the Community Research Fellows Training (CRFT) -August 2024 The Jackson Heart Study Community Engagement Center and the Mississippi Public Health Institute are thrilled to celebrate the

Request for Application: MS Ryan White Part B HIV Treatment Program
The Mississippi State Department of Health announces the availability of $12.75 million in funding for a variety of health and social services to support HIV treatment and retention in care for those living with HIV in Mississippi.
To apply: msdh.ms.gov/grants

DMH-SOR State Opioid Response Grant
MSPHI has partnered with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health since 2018 to provide training and prevention services to combat the opioid crisis in Mississippi.