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 recently celebrated employees for their years of service
Featured News, PeopleCongratulations to all the employees of Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, who were recently honored for their years of service to the hospital and the community.

Baptist Union County Welcomes 2022 New Year’s Baby
Featured News, Health & WellnessCongratulations to the first baby born in the New Year 2022 at Baptist-Union County, Nicholas A. Lemus, born on January 2, 2022!

Baptist Union County and Baptist Booneville Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Scores
Featured News, General NewsLeapfrog has awarded a "A" grade for patient safety to Baptist's hospitals in New Albany and Booneville. This speaks to the high level of medical care available in these communities.

Baptist Union County selects Service First Champions for the quarter
Health & WellnessCongratulations to Cliff Hanna and Ken Orr, recently named quarterly Service First Champions at Baptist-Union County.

Two separate incidents scrambled cops and ambulances early Sunday evening
Featured News, General NewsSeparate incidents at about the same time scrambled cops, ambulance early Sunday evening, lighting downtown vicinity with red & blue lights.

Baptist Union County Named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Featured News, Health & WellnessCongratulations to the staff and management of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County for once again receiving national recognition for its quality of care.

Baptist to Require COVID Vaccine for All Employees
Featured News, Health & Wellness
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Health Care will require all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, 2021.
“After much consideration and discussion, our leadership team believes this is the best decision…

Baptist Union County selects Taylor as quarterly Service First Champion
PeopleCongratulations to Diane Taylor, recently named Baptist-Union County's quarterly Service First Champion. The award recognizes employees who consistently provide patient services that exceed expectations.

Baptist Union County Back-to-School Health Fair 2021
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Hospital Union County hosted the popular Back to School Health Fair, where community health care providers, public safety employees and other professionals provided information and advice to students and their families.

Baptist Union County to host 2021 Back-to-School Health Fair
Featured News, Health & WellnessBaptist Union County and its community partners will host the popular Back to School Health Fair on July 24th. See the details of the free community Health Fair.

Baptist Union County to Host Free COVID-19Vaccine Event at Community Center
Featured News, Health & WellnessFor anyone age 12 or over, COVID-19 vaccines will be available Wednesday, June 9th, at the New Albany Community Center. Vaccines are free, and no appointments are necessary. Baptist Hospital Union County is hosting this event.

Baptist Union County receives new MRI machine to boost patient experience and reduce exam times
Community, Featured NewsThe MAGNETOM Altea gives health care providers access to neurology, orthopedic, abdominal and whole-body imaging for patients.