About the Journal
MPHA in partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU), initiated the Journal of Public Health in the Deep South (JPHDS) in 2018. The JPHDS is a peer-reviewed, open-access, online journal focused on disseminating high-quality research and/or effective applied techniques to academicians, educators, and practitioners. The JPHDS is the first publication to specifically focus on public health issues in this geographical space and with an appeal to both research and applied public health professionals and educators with emphasis on research, practice, and teaching. The JPHDS is the official journal of MPHA and is hosted by MSU.
Additional Information
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Editorial Team
Editorial Staff
- Editor: Dr. David Buys
Mississippi State University - Co-Editor: Dr. Lei Zhang
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Executive Director: Lydia West
Mississippi Public Health Association - Journal Management Consultant: Aisha Jamil
Editorial Board
- Dr. David Buys
Co-Chair - Dr. Lei Zhang
Co-Chair - Dr. Anna K Lambert
Mississippi State Department of Health Academic Officer - Dr. Victoria Gholar
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Population Health - Dr. Danielle Fastring
William Carey University - Dr. Martha Ravola
Alcorn State University Department of Human Sciences - Dr. Kayla Carr
Professor of Nursing, Mississippi State University (Meridian) - Dr. Ashley Jones
Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation, University of Mississippi - Dr. Lachel Story
Professor and Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions, The University of Southern Mississippi
Senior Advisor
- Dr. Kaye Bender