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Free flu, Covid testing at county health department

If you’re not feeling well, you can now get tested for both the flu and COVID-19 at all ...

November 19, 2024

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Medicare Part D free counseling offered

Beginning Oct. 15, senior adults on Medicare are being offered free counseling that saved half of those comparing ...

October 8, 2024

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BMH-NM first in state to use new heart valve disease treatment technology

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi treated its first patient using new transcatheter aortic valve replacement technology, a minimally invasive ...

October 5, 2024

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Oxford physician named MSMA president-elect

The Mississippi State Medical Association has elected Dr. Katherine Pannel, D.O., of Oxford, as its 158th president-elect.  Pannel, ...

October 2, 2024

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Baptist North Mississippi earns platinum award for top-quality heart care

The American College of Cardiology has awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain ...

September 26, 2024

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Newk’s customers can help fight ovarian cancer

Newk’s Cares, the charitable initiative of Newk’s Eatery, is set to honor the late Lori Newcomb on Sept. 24 ...

September 18, 2024

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Second death reported in Mississippi from West Nile Virus

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the second death from a human case of West Nile ...

September 6, 2024

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Camp Good Hope offers grieving kids a chance at joy

Mariamne Young understands all too well the pain of losing a loved one as does her three grandchildren. ...

August 29, 2024

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Overdose Awareness Day event this week in Oxford

An Overdose Awareness Day will be held this weekend aimed at spreading awareness and remembering those who have ...

August 26, 2024

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Baptist North Mississippi celebrates 25 years for Sleep Disorder Center

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi recently celebrated 25 years of providing diagnostic services and treatment to patients with sleep ...

August 20, 2024

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Syphilis cases rise nationally, statewide and locally

Cases of syphilis have increased 80% since 2018, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health, with much ...

August 20, 2024

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First death reported in Mississippi from West Nile Virus in 2024

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile ...

August 18, 2024

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Best of Oxford 2024 revealed

Oxford is passionate about all things local, and Best of Oford is no exception. More than 150,000 votes ...

August 15, 2024

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Fire Department, Communicare host free Narcan use course

The Lafayette County Fire Department is hosting free Narcan classes for its firefighters and the general public. The ...

August 7, 2024

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More Than A Meal returns Aug. 6 at new location

More Than A Meal, a nonprofit dedicated to providing weekly hot meals, essential toiletries, and tutoring services in ...

August 2, 2024

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MSDH partners with Uber to provide free rides for healthcare

The Mississippi State Department of Health has launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a ...

July 24, 2024

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All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services

An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest ...

July 19, 2024

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Local medical missionaries provide life-changing care in West African village

Midge McCay has traveled across the ocean to Togo, West Africa several times with North Oxford Baptist Church ...

July 12, 2024

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Practical Nursing Pinning

The Holmes Community College Grenada Campus Practical Nursing Pinning was held last Wednesday in the Corey Forum on ...

July 2, 2024

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Sunday’s Good Sense: How CBT works

June 30, 2024

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Baptist North Mississippi hires new CFO

Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi recently hired Robyn Dorris as its new chief financial officer. Dorris replaced ...

June 27, 2024

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First human case of West Nile Virus in Mississippi reported

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year ...

June 20, 2024