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 [...]

On March 7, 2012, Baptist for Women, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., will begin its OB Hospitalist program. OB Hospitalists are board certified Ob/Gyns who provide in-hospital coverage, 24/7.

Jackson, Miss. – March 1, 2012 – Baptist Health Systems President and CEO Mark Slyter, FACHE, has announced  Mr. Kerry R. Tirman, JD, MBA, FACHE, has accepted the position as the new President of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Beginning March 5, 2012, Kerry will have responsibilities for all hospital operations.    Kerry comes [...]

He was weak, short of breath and gasping for air during the night. Ted Wynn of Braxton, Miss. was very concerned about these issues. When the chest pain would hit him, he had to sit down until it subsided. He knew he was in trouble and went to his local Emergency Room in Mendenhall for [...]

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Orthopaedic surgeon Trevor Pickering, MD, will discuss a tissue-sparing hip replacement procedure that gives patients less pain and a faster return to the activities they enjoy. $5 optional lunch May 18, 11:45 AM Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room Register by calling the Baptist Health Line at 601.948.6262 or 800.948.6262. Click here to register http://www.mbhs.org/health_topics/class_screen_register.htm Posted [...]

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DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by Baptist Nutrition Center, FREE May 17, 1:00 PM Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room Or join the support group May 21, 1:00 PM at the Medical Arts East, 2nd Floor For more information call the Baptist Nutrition Center at 601.973.1624 Posted via email from Baptist Medical News Network

The Baptist Healthplex-Clinton will be offering a free Fitness Seminar/Demo for Women Monday, May 14 at 6pm. They will have their Fitness Specialist talking about the important of exercise for women. They will also demonstrate exercise and stretches to help women gain bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, endurance and promote weight loss. Posted via email from Baptist [...]

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The Baptist Healthplex-Clinton will be offering a free Fitness Seminar/Demo for Women Monday, May 14 at 6pm. They will have their Fitness Specialist talking about the important of exercise for women. They will also demonstrate exercise and stretches to help women gain bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, endurance and promote weight loss. Posted via email from Baptist [...]

  STROKE:  PREVENTION AND WARNING SIGNS:   If a family member has had a stroke, does that increase your chances? Is there any way to prevent strokes? Join neurologist Keith Jones, MD, medical director of Baptist’s Stroke Program, to learn about prevention, warning signs, and what to do if a stroke occurs. $5 optional lunch May 24, [...]

Join Baptist Neuroscience Services Free Stroke Support Group on May 9, 1:00 PM Baptist Cardiovascular Center, 3rd Floor Waiting Room For more information, call the Baptist Health Line at 601.948.6262 or 800.948.6262. Posted via email from Baptist Medical News Network

The odds of having chidlren were just probably not possible. Michael Daniel Artman was diagnosed with cancer his junior year at the University of Southern Mississippi. The Artman’s now celebrate the life of a new son, and Michael is cancer free.  Here is his story: