Wellness Wednesday: Early intervention key for children’s developmental milestones

Early intervention is key for parents who believe their child may be struggling to reach developmental milestones.
By Zac Carlisle
Published: Aug. 26, 2026 at 6:06 PM EDT
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Early intervention is key for parents who believe their child may be struggling to reach developmental milestones.

Watch the interview in the video above for more details.

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) sponsors Wellness Wednesday. Go to NMHS.net for more information.

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