Archived, searchable stories about issues that affect the healthcare of the community. May include local providers, government actions or inactions, national initiatives, etc.  that affect our healthcare.

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…
Baptist Hospital Top 100 Rural & Community Hosp.

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…
Baptist Hospital Top 100 Rural & Community Hosp.

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…
Baptist Hospital Top 100 Rural & Community Hosp.

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…
Union County MS Museum Moments being prepared

Museum Moments program to address “Being Prepared”

Being Prepared is the topic of Museum Moments on Thursday, February 20, 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum. Union County Emergency Management Director Curt Clayton will detail the community’s effort at emergency preparedness and advise…
BMH Service First

Douglas wins Baptist Hospital service award

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Amanda Douglas, BSN, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Amanda, a certified emergency nurse, was nominated by a colleague and is a past recipient of the Service…
Dr. Paige Tomsic

Luncheon provides information on dealing with diabetes

Ten percent of the people in the United States have diabetes and a quarter of those are undiagnosed. A third of the population have a precursor called prediabetes. Diabetes also is listed as the seventh-leading cause of death and, not surprisingly,…
Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects Watkins as Service First Champion

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Ruby Watkins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Watkins, a nurse in the ICU/Stepdown unit, was nominated by two colleagues. Service First Champions are individuals…
New Albany MS free seniors prescription drug coverage counseling

Senior adults receiving free Medicare drug counseling for 2020 said to be saving an average of $900

More than 500 North Mississippi Medicare Part D participants who have received free counseling in selecting the best drug plan to meet their individual needs are saving $900 annual in prescription medicine costs. With only 18 business days left…
BMH diabetes luncheon

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon in conjunction with National Diabetes Month

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and management, especially how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The luncheon will take place on Thursday,…

Baptist Union County celebrates years of service

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently honored colleagues who had reached years of service milestones in their careers at Baptist at the annual Employee Service Awards on October 29th. The total number of years of service achieved…
New Albany MS MS dept of health First flu

MS Health Department reports its first flu case

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting its first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case was reported in a child under 18 years of age. While flu cases have…
New Albany MS Spina Bifida Awareness

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Editor's Note: Author Phillip Martin is a victim of the birth defect, Spina Bifida. He underwent surgery to close his spine when he was a day old -- 36 years ago. More than anyone else we have met recently, Martin has prevailed over a serious…
New Albany MS Baptist Breast Cancer luncheon crowd

Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon draws a full house

Baptist Hospital’s annual free luncheon for breast cancer awareness Wednesday at Hillcrest Baptist Church was “sold out.” The 160 guests filled the church dining hall and heard Dr. Jason Lohmeier, a radiologist at Baptist Memorial…
New Albany MS 2019 Community Health Fair

Baptist Union County hosts Community Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., October 2, 2019 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free community health fair on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. Offerings include free flu vaccines; body mass index…
Baptist Hospital Top 100 Rural & Community Hosp.

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon to heighten breast cancer awareness

NEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 26, 2019– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures. The luncheon will take place at noon on…