Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and is home to a diverse population of students from all walks of life. The University is committed to providing quality health care services to its students, faculty, and staff. MVSU has numerous local hospitals and medical facilities that provide basic health care services for minor illnesses, such as colds and flu, as well as more serious medical issues. There are also on-campus Student Health Services available for any student who may need medical attention or advice. The University also provides access to mental health services such as counseling, which can be especially beneficial for students who may feel overwhelmed with schoolwork or have other personal issues. Through a combination of these health resources, MVSU is committed to ensuring that all students have access to quality health care during their time at the university.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 181 physicians per 100,000 population in Mississippi Valley State University. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Mississippi Valley State University area is 104.2 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Mississippi Valley State University area is 40 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Mississippi Valley State University area is 97 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Mississippi Valley State University commutes 15.5 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Mississippi Valley State University area is 66 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.