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After stories of alleged neglect, lawmaker will try again to reform Mississippi's prison health care

Mississippi Today

Jan 5, 2026

In the wake of Mississippi Today reports of an amputation from a neglected broken bone, untreated hepatitis C and delayed cancer diagnoses, Rep. Becky Currie will try again in the…

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After stories of alleged neglect, lawmaker will try again to reform Mississippi's prison health care

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