Mississippi HIMSS Receives Governor’s Proclamation – Join the Celebration!

We’re proud to announce a historic milestone for our chapter and the state of Mississippi:

Governor Tate Reeves has officially proclaimed October 7, 2025, as Mississippi Health Information Technology Day.

On September 9th, 2025, Mississippi HIMSS leadership joined Governor Tate Reeves for the signing of a proclamation declaring October 7, 2025 as Mississippi Health Information Technology Day — recognizing the role of digital innovation, clinical informatics, and healthcare IT in improving outcomes across our state.

This proclamation is a testament to the vital role that health information technology (Health IT) plays in shaping Mississippi’s healthcare landscape. It recognizes the efforts of the HIMSS Mississippi Chapter in fostering innovation, improving outcomes, and driving collaboration across healthcare systems.

What This Means for Mississippi

This designation reflects our shared commitment to:

• Advancing healthcare transformation through innovative technologies
• Bridging gaps in patient care across urban and rural communities
• Supporting the professionals and systems that keep our healthcare infrastructure moving forward
• Growing Mississippi’s digital health workforce and industry collaborations

We are grateful to Governor Reeves and state leadership for acknowledging the importance of health information technology to Mississippi’s present and future.

Register Now for the 2025 MS HIMSS Annual Conference

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location: Sheraton Flowood – The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center

Opening Reception: Monday, October 6, 2025 | 6-8pm

Registration Deadline: September 23, 2025

Seating is limited — don’t miss your chance to network, learn, and engage with healthcare leaders across the state.

Register Now! Seating is Limited

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Mississippi HIMSS leaders visited the Governor’s Office in Jackson, MS, for the official proclamation signing recognizing October 7, 2025, as Mississippi Health Information Technology Day.

Pictured left to right: Lisa Morton, Emeritus Board Member; Sumayyah Hinton, President; Governor Tate Reeves; Jaime Wheeler, Past-President; Kathy Kendrick, Advocacy Chair. Special thanks to Governor Tate Reeves for this honor.

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