Tag Archive for: Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.
Featured News, General News
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…
Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list
Featured News, Government & PoliticsTupelo, 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,…
2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14
HappeningsMingle 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…
Some work complete on industrial park enhancements
EconomyWork 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…
Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning
Featured News, General NewsMembers 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…
Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?
LeisureJACKSON, 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…
Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!
Opinion“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.…
Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair
HappeningsThe 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…
New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote
LeisureNEW 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…
NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31
Schools
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…
Baptist Union County selects Service First Champion
PeopleNEW ALBANY, Miss.,– Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Anita Collins, RN, has been named Service First Champion for the quarter. Collins is a nurse in the Intensive Care/Stepdown Unit and has been a part of the Baptist…
Baptist Union County named to nation’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS. – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been named as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Regarded by experts as one of the industry’s…
NAES Celebrated Heart Health Month With Staff Wellness Event
Health & WellnessHeart Health Month is recognized and celebrated each February as a way to educate people on the signs and symptoms of heart disease and heart events, as well as remind them about the need for healthy living.
New Albany Elementary School (NAES)…
Baptist Union County to host free luncheon during Heart Month
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS.-Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of heart disease, especially how to make lifestyle choices that lead to optimal heart health and how to recognize…
Baptist Union County earns Leapfrog’s ‘A’ safety rating
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS., Nov. 15, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has been awarded an ‘A’ patient safety rating in the fall 2018 Hospital Safety Score by Leapfrog, a national patient safety watchdog group.
The safety score is…
Many get free tests, vaccinations, etc. at Baptist community health fair 2018
Health & WellnessMore than 200 individuals attended the Baptist community health fair 2018 event. It was held Thursday morning, Oct. 18, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County in New Albany. The annual event is part of Baptist's "commitment to raising the…
Breast cancer awareness luncheon draws large audience
Health & WellnessThe free breast cancer awareness luncheon, an annual event sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, drew near capacity attendance Wednesday, Oct. 10. Lunch was served to 150 guests in the fellowship hall of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
The…
Baptist Union County hosts free Community Health Fair
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist MemorialHospital-Union County will host a community health fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the hospital’s front lobby.
What services will be available at health fair?
Offerings include free flu…
Baptist Union County hosts free breast cancer awareness luncheon
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS., – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free breast cancer awareness luncheon, open to the public, which aims to raise awareness of breast cancer and preventive care measures.
The luncheon will take place…
Tallahatchie Riverfest schedule of events, September 28-29
TourismFriday September 28th at Tallahatchie Riverfest
Friday's schedule includes two highlights of the on-going William Faulkner Literary Fest, as well as a free night of Blues. See Friday schedule below for details provided by organizers.
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Baptist Union County names Dr. H. F. Mason as chief medical officer
Health & WellnessNEW ALBANY, MISS., Sept. 11, 2018 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently named Dr. H.F. Mason as its chief medical officer.
He will have direct responsibility for medical staff relations, and will focus on quality of care, patient…
2018 Back-to-School Health Fair: It’s some serious fun
Health & WellnessOver 1000 people attended the 2018 Back-to-School Health Fair hosted by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, Saturday, August 11th. Approximately 450 kids, plus one or more parents and grandparents for each child were present during the morning…