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…
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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.…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

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…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

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…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

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…
IM&PC Open House

IM&PC Open House “officially” opens the New Albany clinic’s new building

Though they have actually been seeing patients in their new building since November 1st, New Albany's Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic (IM&PC) held their "Grand Opening" today, Sunday December 3rd. This new clinic building at 118…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

IM&PC Cares: Benefits of Breastfeeding

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby for the first 6 months. When you add solid foods to your baby’s diet, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months. There are many reasons why breastfeeding…
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New Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic building opens on schedule

Less than ten months from the time the first dirt was moved, patients are being treated in the new Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic (IMPC) building in New Albany. An unusual accomplishment by most any measure. The new 17,500 square…
Flu vaccines

IM&PC Cares – Flu vaccines: Not perfect, but worth it!

It's time! Flu vaccines are now readily available for those 6 months old and above and are recommended for everyone to take. I get several questions regarding Flu vaccines each year. I’ll address them here : 1. Is it too early for the…

Early influenza advisory issued by MS Health Department

The Mississippi Department of Health issued an early influenza advisory on Thursday, September 7th. The advisory went statewide to physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Early Influenza Activity in Mississippi - Vaccine Recommendations. Though…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

IM&PC Cares: Lice, a common & recurring childhood problem

Editor's Comment: Beginning today, NAnewsweb.com will feature periodic health-related articles courtesy of New Albany's Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Clinic (IM&PC). Dr. Shane Scott will be doing much of the initial writing, with…
Back to school health fair

Baptist Union County hosts Back-to-School Health Fair

NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 25, 2017 – Baptist MemorialHospital-Union Countywill host a free back-to-school health fair on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. The event, designed for newborns through…
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Priority Ambulance to begin serving Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County announced on July 17th that it has entered into a partnership with Priority Ambulance to provide all patient medical transport services to the hospital, and it will serve as Union County’s emergency 9-1-1…

New opioid use policy implemented in ER at Baptist Union County

    To help combat the rising risk of an opioid epidemic in Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is changing the way it dispenses narcotic pain medicine to patients in the hospital’s emergency room.  Starting June 19,…
Relay for Life

Pictorial: 2017 Union Co. Relay for Life honors survivors, raises funds

Relay For Life is a community based fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 events take place in over twenty countries. The money raised through Relay events helps the American Cancer Society's mission…
IM&PC Groundbreaking

New Internal Medicine & Pediatric Clinic (IM&PC) groundbreaking

The foundation for this clinic was laid in 2003 The Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic of New Albany, PLLC was founded by Dr. Eric Harding, MD in 2003. The clinic's mission was to provide a dual specialty clinic in Internal Medicine…
Dr. Matt Rhinewalt, New Albany

Baptist Union County to host free luncheon to educate community about end-of-life issues

NEW ALBANY, MISS., March 2, 2017 – On Thursday, March 23 at noon, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon and discussion, open to the public, which aims to educate attendees about end-of-life issues including life…