Oncologist Justin Baker, MD with Jackson Oncology Associates recently appeared on the WLBT afternoon program to discuss symptoms and treatment options for esophageal cancer.

Jackson, Miss. – August 30, 2010 -  Baptist announces organizational leadership and staffing changes today as part of a company-wide initiative to optimize operations, improve cost effectiveness and provide superior customer service. Providing quality patient care is at the forefront of all our efforts.
 

For the past four months, staffs at all levels have been communicating [...]

Spending their 37th wedding anniversary relaxing in the Baptist Cancer Services Serenity Garden is not exactly what Jennings and Betty Sue Dixon had in mind.
“This garden gives us a nice place to come between my doctor visits,” said Betty Sue who is going through treatment for sarcoma in her leg. “There’s a pleasant breeze out [...]

Grant Created in Honor of Baptist Employee, Vickie Gerrard, RN, BSN, CPHQ

The Board of the Mississippi Association of Healthcare Quality established the Vickie Gerrard CPHQ Grant in 2010 for a deserving MsAHQ member who has recently achieved certification in healthcare quality. CPHQ stands for Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.

The Grant is a one-time [...]

Today, Baptist Medical Center will be the first hospital in Mississippi to use the PET/CT cardiac imaging system, which is the most advanced technology for detecting disease in the coronary arteries. This particular imaging system fuses Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) into a single unit revealing proper blood flow to the heart [...]

Baptist Nutrition Center Jana Milam, RD, LD, CPT recently appeared on the WLBT Medical Matters segment discussing diet myths. Milam is a registered dietitian, licensed dietitian and certified personal trainer.
 

Bobbie K.Ware, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Baptist Health Systems, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
“Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional [...]

You’ve dealt with the challenges of your twenties and thirties and come out with your sanity, a smile, and a style of your own! Now it’s time to get expert information to set a smart, healthy course for more fabulous years ahead. Join us for this series for women in midlife. All seminars will be [...]

Atrial fibrillation is a very common heart rhythm disorder, especially in older adults. If you have a parent or another older adult you might be assisting with health concerns, don’t miss this webcast featuring electrophysiologist Dr. Michael Bensler.

Join the Cyclists Curing Cancer Century Ride, benefiting Baptist Cancer Services’ Serenity Garden in Jackson, Miss. for cancer patients and their families. The event will be held on Saturday, September 18, beginning at 7:30 a.m.   The journey begins at the Baptist Healthplex-Clinton in Clinton, Miss. and stretches along the beautiful, historic Natchez [...]