MSDH contract workers not on the job as federal shutdown continues

The Mississippi State Department of Health has alerted staff of possible furloughs but as of Monday, state employees remain on the job.

As the shutdown of the federal government continues, staff at the Mississippi State Department of Health have been alerted to the potential for furloughs while contract workers have already felt the impact.

According to a memo sent by State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney to staff dated October 1, the lack of federal funding could result in some staff at MSDH being furloughed temporarily.

While the memo states all critical services will continue “for as long as possible,” including public health protection programs and the Women, Infants and Children’s Nutrition program, also known as WIC, that operate from federal funds may see reimbursement and other