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When the Shelves Go Empty: Inclement Weather and a Rural Public Health Risk in Mississippi

By: Dr. Will The image tells a story that many Mississippians know too well.  Long, bare grocery store shelves. A few scattered loaves of bread. A “NEW” tag awkwardly hanging in front of emptiness. The store aisles are filled with a quiet sense of uncertainty. During winter storms, ice, or flooding, what should be a routine task (such as…

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