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 MS hospitals overwhelmed

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 MS hospitals overwhelmed

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 MS hospitals overwhelmed

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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The award was said to be particularly noteworthy because of the past year being difficult for hospitals.
NEMiss.News Amadu is Baptist Quarterly Service First Champion

Baptist Union County selects Amadu Service First Champion of Quarter

Congratulations to Margo Amadu, honored as quarterly Service First Champion at Baptist Union County Hospital for her outstanding service to her patients.

Baptist Baby Fair 2021 enjoys perfect weather, strong participation 

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A large group of local new mothers and expectant mothers attended the Baptist Hospital's Baby Fair 2021, where they received pertinent information and bags of goodies.
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County hosts annual Baby Fair

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The annual free baby fair, hosted for the community by Baptist Hospital-Union County, will be held out doors on Saturday May, 1.
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral benefit NEMiss.News

FEMA announces COVID-19 funeral benefit

FEMA announces a direct benefit to provide funds directly to those who have unpaid bills for funerals of persons who died of COVID-19.
Baptist OB Hospitalist program NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County Begins OB Hospitalist Program

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Urgent care services will be provided to obstetric patients by the Baptist Hospital OB Hospitalist program.
Baptist obstetric hemorrhage care NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County Recognized for Excellence in Obstetric Hemorrhage Care by Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborativ

  New Albany, Miss., February 1, 2021–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was recognized by the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) for its excellence in obstetric hemorrhage care by fully implementing evidenced-based…
Scott Hatcher Service First Award NEMiss.News

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion

  NEW ALBANY, Miss., January 28, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Scott Hatcher has been named Service First Champion for the quarter.  Hatcher, who was nominated by a colleague for going above and…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. Covid Vaccine

Baptist Union County Begins Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccines

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  WHAT:   Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to health care professionals and adults 75 years of age and older in the community.  Appointments are required and limited, and can be scheduled…
NEMiss.News Baptist LeapFrog award Fall 2020

Baptist Union County Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

New Albany, Miss., January 4, 2021– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade a national distinction recognizing achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing…
NEMiss.News Dr. Barnett new chief medical officer

Baptist Union County Names Dr. Robert Barnett as Chief Medical Officer

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Baptist Hospital-Union County has recently named Dr. Robert Barnett as new chief medical officer at the New Albany facility.
NEMiss.News MS hospitals overwhelmed

Mississippi has lost over 4400 people since February; New, more contagious coronavirus variant rising in UK

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Mississippi continues to spiral upward in COVID-19 deaths; a more contagious strain could soon be on our doorstep.