2026-2027 Primary Care Office Workforce Development Project

The Primary Care Office is dedicated to strengthening and expanding the rural health workforce in Mississippi, with a focus on the Mississippi Delta and Coahoma County. Historically, the Delta has faced significant health challenges, including inadequate access to care and persistent health disparities. This project aims to address these issues by enhancing the region's health workforce through strategic partnerships with Mississippi's community health centers. Key components of the project include high-quality training, continuing medical education workshops, recruitment of physicians, and retention strategies for clinicians. These efforts will equip rural healthcare professionals with the skills and support necessary to improve patient outcomes in the Mississippi Delta, specifically Coahoma County. Ultimately, this project will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the region’s health workforce, improving healthcare delivery, fostering collaboration, and strengthening Mississippi's healthcare infrastructure and community health centers.