Mornings with Richard Cross; Guests Dr. J. Martin Tucker, Dr. Rachael Morris & J.T. Mitchell 2025-09-22
Update: 2025-09-22
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7:20 am- Dr. J. Martin Tucker - Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMMC
7:20 am- Dr. Rachael Morris - Maternal-Fetal Specialist, UMMC
Topic: The State Department of Health recently sounded the alarm on infant mortality in Mississippi, calling it a public health emergency. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney said, “improving maternal health is the best way to reduce infant mortality.” Dr.’s Tucker and Morris have seen first-hand how important maternal health is and can speak to what’s happening currently in our state that would cause Dr. Edney to declare a state of emergency for infant mortality, ways UMMC is addressing this, and resources for mom and baby. Dr. Morris can also discuss the STORK program, what it is, and its success.
8:35 am- J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:20 am- Dr. Rachael Morris - Maternal-Fetal Specialist, UMMC
Topic: The State Department of Health recently sounded the alarm on infant mortality in Mississippi, calling it a public health emergency. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney said, “improving maternal health is the best way to reduce infant mortality.” Dr.’s Tucker and Morris have seen first-hand how important maternal health is and can speak to what’s happening currently in our state that would cause Dr. Edney to declare a state of emergency for infant mortality, ways UMMC is addressing this, and resources for mom and baby. Dr. Morris can also discuss the STORK program, what it is, and its success.
8:35 am- J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
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