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…
missing man mcquary

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.…
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

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…
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

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…
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

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…
NEMiss.News Joann Burks Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects Service First Quarterly Champion

Congratulations to Joann Burks, RN, recently named the quarterly Service First Champion for Baptist Hospital Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Leap Frog Grade A

Leapfrog Group awards Baptist Union County ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for Fall of 2022

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Congratulations to Baptist-Union County and its excellent staff, who have again earned an 'A' rating from the LeapFrog Group. The Fall 2022 assessment recognizes the facility for protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.
NEMiss.News Dr. Justin Lohmeier

Baptist Union County hosts free luncheon to heighten breast cancer awareness

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After a three year hiatus, Baptist Union County will host its free luncheon, open to the public, focusing on breast cancer awareness. The luncheon is free, but check this post for registration information.
NEMiss.News Pannell at work station

Priority Ambulance Service hosts open house at its new operations center

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Priority Ambulance Service says its new operations center on Hwy. 14 provides an efficient work site and will help improve response times. An open house was held on September 14, 2022.
NEMiss.News Baptist Union Co. Employment Engagement Day

Baptist Union County honors its employees’ dedication to their patients

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Baptist Hospital Union County honored its employees for their dedication to giving the best possible care to their patients. The many awards for patient care received by the facility demonstrate the clearly remarkable engagement of its employees. Congratulations to all involved.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list: Recognized as a High Performing Hospital

Congratulations to Baptist Union County, recently named a High Performing Hospital in the recent U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking.
NEMiss.News Service First champion Deanna Thronton

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

Congratulations to Deanna Thornton, R.N., who was recently named the quarterly service First Champion at Baptist Hospital - Union County.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School health fair 2022

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Back to School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Hospital-Union County

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Baptist Hospital-Union County hosted its annual Back to School Health Fair on July 23 to help students get the year started off well. A big crowd turned out to enjoy the event, visit friends and gather information.
NEMiss.News Baptist Back to School Health Fair

Baptist Union County to Host Back-to-School Health Fair

Baptist-Union County's annual free Back to School Health Fair will be Saturday July 23, 2022. It will feature over 20 booths to help prepare students and parents for the new school year.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County starts support group for ostomy patients and caregivers

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Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County starts a support group for ostomy patients and their caregivers. The group aims to support ostomy patients' physical and emotional challenges.
NEMiss.News NAFD firemen with smoke alarms

New Albany firemen have smoke alarms for local homes

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In partnership with the American Red Cross, New Albany Fire Department has free smoke alarms for people within the city limits. Trained NAFD employees will install the alarms.
NEMiss.News Targets on seniors' backs

Medicare’s senior citizens have a target on their back

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Privatization efforts are under way to move even Traditional Medicare into the control of chosen for-profit entities. Many seniors have already been auto-aligned into organizations they have neither chosen nor been informed about.