Baptist has been named the first hospital in Jackson to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology for the treatment of aortic stenosis in selected patients.

Baptist is joining forces with teachers throughout 34 school districts in central Mississippi to make it easy for them to teach good health habits to children. Baptist is partnering with HealthTeacher, a leader in developing health literacy resources, to provide teachers online tools for comprehensive health education. Baptist is the only hospital in Mississippi offering [...]

February 4:    HEART DAY — $25 Heart Day features the “Heart Basic” package of Baptist’s comprehensive “Healthy Life Screenings” program. This screening, held by appointment,is available for adults ages 18 and older. You are required to fast for 12hours before your scheduled screening. Valued at $450, the Heart Basic package includes:• Heart risk assessment• Blood [...]

Surgeon Randy Voyles, MD, appeared on the WLBT afternoon show to discuss gallbladder diseases.

On January 26, if you have experienced diffculty conceiving, join reproductive endocrinologist John Isaacs, MD, in this free seminar to learn how lifestyle choices, stress, and nutrition can affect the management of infertility.6:00 PM, Baptist Madison, Community Room. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 601.948.6262 or 800.948.6262. Register online at  

Heart valve disease often has no symptoms, but if you have it, your heart has stopped “going with the flow.” Join cardiologist Stewart Horsley, MD, to learn how heart valves should work and what can happen if they don’t function properly. $5 optional lunch. January 25, 11:45 AM, Baptist Madison, Community Room. Call the Baptist [...]

January 24:  If you’ve ever wondered if you can skip a pap smear, don’t miss this seminar covering basic information every female needs to know about cervical and other types of gynecologic cancers. James Moore, MD, will present facts you need about risks, screening, prevention, and treatment. $5 optional lunch11:45 AM, Baptist Medical Center. Call [...]

The third Thursday of the month, Baptist Nutrition Center hosts a free diabetes support group. 1:00 PM, Baptist Madison Campus Community Room. For more information contact the Baptist Nutrition Center in Madison at 601.856.6459. Posted via email from Baptist Medical News Network

On January 18, join guest speakers Robert Harris, MD, and Steven Speights, MD, as they discuss exciting new minimally-invasive treatment options forwomen with bladder and bowel control issues, and vaginal support loss.$5 optional lunch12:00 PM; Baptist Madison, Community Room. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 601.948.6262 or 800.948.6262. Register online at

On January 16, Baptist Cancer Services hosts a free support group meeting for anyone battling or completing breast cancer treatment. The meeting is held the third Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601.948.6262 or 800.948.6262. The meeting is held in the Hederman Cancer Center. Posted via [...]

Monday through Friday, Baptist offers a low-cost heart screening. And, each year, the first Saturday in February kicks-off the National Heart Month with this screening. Click the title to learn more and register now.

Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., announces Executive Medical Directors for its cardiovascular services. Alfredo Figueroa, MD, and James Warnock, Jr., MD, both of Jackson Heart Clinic, have been named Executive Medical Directors for Baptist Cardiovascular Services.  Dr. Figueroa is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is also chief [...]