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.…
Patriotic Christmas tree

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…
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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…
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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…
Relay for Life 2018

Relay for Life set for tonight (May 4) at Union Co. Fairgrounds

Cancer survivors and their friends will take part tonight, May 4, in the annual Relay for Life walking event at the Union County Fairgrounds. The event will start at with the Survivor Lap at 6 p.m. Relay for Life is a world-wide fundraising…
Mediterranean diet

IMPC Cares: The Mediterranean Diet: Heart Healthy Food Your Stomach Will Love!

  Typically, the Mediterranean diet is used as the Gold Standard diet for those seeking to improve their heart health. By heart health, we mean lowering your “bad” LDL cholesterol, improving blood pressure and decreasing risk…
Telehealth Medicine

Baptist Union County introduces life-saving telehealth medicine

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is part of a growing trend that is changing the basic idea of care delivery through the addition of telehealth services. A new field of medicine, telehealth offers innovative, life-saving practices for…
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Gastroenterology Associates of North MS expands services to New Albany

Gastroenterology Associates of North Mississippi has expanded its services to New Albany, joining the Multi-Specialty Clinic at Baptist Union County. Doctors Ernest Williams, David Bridgers and John Webb, along with nurse practitioner Carah…

Be careful out there: rainy days breed accidents

A single car involved in an accident today at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Gartin Street in New Albany ended in a precarious situation for the driver. New Albany Fire Department Rescue and an engine answered the call. The driver could…
Autism day

Mayor Kent declares Monday April 2nd Autism Day in New Albany

New Albany Mayor, Tim Kent, declares Monday, April 2rd NA Autism Day. April 2nd has been World Autism Awareness Day for the past eleven years. Now, New Albany will officially team up with communities all over the world to “light it up blue”…
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IM&PC Cares: What you shoud know about annual Medicare wellness exams

At IMPC we offer an Annual Wellness Exam for those patients with Medicare benefits. Every year at this appointment, we will review your current medicines, review any specialty providers that you may see, and conduct a range of screenings…
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IM&PC Cares: What every parent should know about fever in children

Fever is something that all parents fear.   This is easily understandable because sometimes fever can be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your child.   However, fever is usually not a sign of any dangerous infection, but…
Free smoke alarms

Free smoke alarms available to qualified city and county residents

Many New Albany and Union County residents will receive free smoke alarms within coming weeks. Red Cross of North Mississippi personnel delivered 500 new ten-year smoke alarms to New Albany's Fire Station #1 on Cleveland St., Friday afternoon,…
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IMPC Cares: What cancer screening tests are recommended for you?

Do you know the current cancer screening recommendations for yourself and your loved ones? Here are the Cancer Prevention Screening  and Early Detection Guidelines of the American Cancer Society. Guidelines take into consideration your current…

Lucky Union County employee wins TV in drawing for “Healthy You” program

All Union County employees covered by the County’s health insurance policy were eligible to win a TV given away by Affordable Employee Benefits which handles the health insurance coverage for the County. Each employee who participated in a…
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Family Clinic of New Albany’s patriotic Christmas tree, a 17 year tradition

When certain tragedies occur, people tend to remember exactly where they were at the very moment they learned of the news. People can recall precise details, about moments in history such as when JFK was assassinated, when they learned of Elvis’…