JACKSON, Miss. – When she was a teenager, every day after school she would rush home to catch the next thrilling chapter of "Days of Our Lives."
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The multiple hands on deck caring for patients in UMMC’s Medical Intensive Care Unit are often aided by an equally capable unit secretary in the Medical Intensive Care Unit who knows a bit about being a patient herself.
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The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a Pinning Ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of 2024 on June 27 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison.
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Meade W. Mitchell of Ridgeland was installed as the 119th President of The Mississippi Bar on July 12 at the Bar’s Annual Business Session. The Mississippi Bar is composed of nearly 9,000 active members who are licensed to practice law in Mississippi.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center is leasing brand-new medical office space directly across from the future ambulatory surgical center on Colony Park Boulevard in Ridgeland.
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Magnolia Dermatology & Aesthetics, Mississippi’s premier dermatology and aesthetics group, is excited to welcome Colleen Powers, M.D. to their Jackson clinic.
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From Caregiver to Patient: Michel’s Journey with Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment
(BPT) - Michel, a psychiatric nurse from Southern California, has always been someone who is deeply committed to helping others take control of their health. He didn't realize that one day he would …
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Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is important during pregnancy. This is especially true during the winter months when more people tend to get sick from flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
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Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones and these moments can be bright spots during cold months.
Officials have confirmed eight new outbreaks in Michigan poultry flocks since mid-December.
Don’t Skip Your OB/GYN Visit: Regular Screenings Can Prevent Cervical Cancer
(BPT) - Cervical Health Awareness Month in January serves as an important reminder that cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can actually be prevented with regular screening. Thanks to the …
Understanding Thyroid Health
(NAPSI)—An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. 1 During January, recognized as Thyroid Awareness Month, YARAL Pharma is raising awareness of thyroid disease, …
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This year, make a plan to keep your family healthy by helping them get vaccinated for respiratory infections like flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
by Karyne Jones (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have access to vaccines to stop the spread of pneumococcal disease, or …
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A new year can bring feelings of hope and optimism. This can be especially true for pregnant people as they look forward to the arrival of their baby.
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People ages 65 and older can kick off a healthy new year by getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These respiratory infections can become more dangerous as people age.
(BPT) - "I was out of breath all the time."For Julie, it was a diagnosis that came as a shock — and had a huge impact on her life. She started having exacerbations that were so bad, she said, …
Expert Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter: What older adults and caregivers need to know
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As the colder winter weather settles in, rates of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can rise. Here are some expert tips for older adults and caregivers to lower the risk of serious illness.
Clinical Trials Expand Patients' Treatment Options
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For health conditions with no cure, effective treatments are the next best option. Consider these facts about the importance of clinical trials.
What’s in and what’s out for 2025
(BPT) - Welcome to 2025! This new year is full of opportunities to improve your life and rethink your priorities. Do you know what goals you want to achieve this year?If you're thinking about …
Noninvasive Eye Infection Treatment Shows Promise
(NewsUSA) - Those who suffer from eye infections that threaten a person’s vision have a new treatment option that is noninvasive and counters the problem of antibiotic resistance, based on recent …
Asthma in Winter: Navigating Symptoms During the Colder Months
(BPT) - For many, winter is a time for ice skating, cozy family gatherings, and hitting the slopes, but for the 28 million people in the U.S. living with asthma, winter can pose unique challenges. …
(BPT) - As he approached his 40th birthday, Andrew began experiencing strange symptoms — fatigue, bone pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. Though unsettling, "I didn't think much of them …
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More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop this condition in its tracks.
(NewsUSA) - Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and a single donation can save lives. Shortages in the nation’s blood supply can happen any time. Donors, especially those …
Northwell Health focuses on how women need access to supplemental screening tests to find the cancers that mammograms might miss.
(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK – When Tracy, a GSK patient advocate and 66-year-old retiree, started coughing, she assumed it was just her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) acting up …
(NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
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While preparing for holiday festivities, keep these recommendations in mind to help protect yourself from severe flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
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It may not be something you like to talk about, but if you have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, your symptoms may be far more common than you think.
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The holidays are coming up, and many people will be celebrating with family and friends. The start of colder months also means flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge. That can be dangerous for older adults.
(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood …
COVID-19 is Not the Same Disease for Everyone
(BPT) - The summer spike in COVID-19 infections, triggered in part by a rise in new variants of the virus, was an unpleasant reminder that COVID-19 is here to stay. As we brace for an anticipated …
Millions of Americans live with type 2 diabetes—A division 1 football family shares how they tackle the disease head-on
(BPT) - The following story was prepared and sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Calvin, Patrice, and Cam Ward are paid spokespersons of Novo Nordisk.Picture this—you're a D1 starting quarterback …
From Uncertainty to Strength: Navigating Life with Cervical Cancer
(BPT) - Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Genmab A/SIt never occurred to Courtney that the difficulties she was having with sleeping and breathing could be cancer. Then, she was rushed to the emergency …
Treatment Options After Surgery That May Help Prevent Melanoma Cancer from Coming Back
(BPT) - In 2024, more than 100,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes located in the …
Scientific Innovation: A Strategic Play Against Skin Cancer
(BPT) - When most people think of advanced melanoma treatment, their first thought likely includes chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Immuno-oncology (IO), also known as immunotherapy, has changed …
A Chance at More Freedom – Living with Hemophilia B
(BPT) - By BrandpointMichael was only four years old when he was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a genetic bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to generate factor IX, a protein crucial for …
Expecting? How getting vaccinated while pregnant can help protect newborns from RSV
(BPT) - Expecting mothers have countless preparations to make before their little ones arrive, from decorating the nursery and installing a car seat to picking a pediatrician and thinking about …
Setting Goals: How to manage a chronic inflammatory disease
(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …