Health

Jackson VA named top performing hospital

Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 6:29pm

Jackson VA named top performing hospital

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by the Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, according to a news release from VAMC.

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC was recognized based on data reported about clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.

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Free vaccinations for JPS seniors, response required by Friday

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Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 1:37pm

JACKSON, MS - The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free adolescent vaccinations to Jackson Public School District's High School Seniors. Consent forms were sent home with students on Wednesday, and must be returned to school no later than Friday, Sept. 16.

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Healthier You Workshop Registration Open

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Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 11:46am

Healthier You Workshop Registration Open

Want to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and exercise more efficiently? Be a part of ‘A Healthier You: A Day of Healthy Lifestyle Strategies, Interval Training and Yoga’ with Scotta Brady of Butterfly Yoga and Terry Sullivan of liveRIGHTnow. The event takes place Saturday October 1 from 10:30am – 3:30pm at Butterfly Yoga at 3025 North State Street in Fondren.

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Eat for the health of it with MyPlate

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Friday, September 9th, 2011, 5:35am

By Keri Lewis
MSU Ag Communications

MISSISSIPPI STATE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new, user-friendly icon designed to make healthy eating easier.

MyPlate, the new graphic, depicts a round plate divided into four colored sections, labeled fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. A circle, labeled dairy, represents a glass of milk. The icon is part of the education campaign for the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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New CEO of Baptist Health Systems named

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 11:55am

From the Baptist Medical News Network:

Mark F. Slyter, FACHE, has been named CEO of Baptist Health Systems in Jackson, replacing Kurt W. Metzner, FACHE, who retired Aug. 31.

Baptist Health Systems is the parent company of Baptist Medical Center.

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UMMC welcomes in vitro fertilization specialist

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 1:28pm

UMMC welcomes in vitro fertilization specialist

JACKSON, MS - The University of Mississippi Medical Center has welcomed a new addition to their Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology who will lead the in vitro fertilization (IVF) program in the IVF Clinic.

Dr. J. Preston Parry, a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility is moving from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to a news release from UMMC.

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Red Cross: Be prepared for flooding

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Friday, September 2nd, 2011, 7:30pm

From the American Red Cross:

Mississippi is prone to seasonal flooding and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safe when floods threaten.

“By preparing together for floods, we can make our families safer and our communities stronger,” said Sandra Hodge, CEO of the American Red Cross of Mississippi. “We can help you and your family create a flood preparedness plan now, as our communities are being threatened by excessive rainfall.”

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