Tag Archive for: Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  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…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, 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,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle 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…
concrete pad

Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work 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…
missing man mcquary

Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members 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…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, 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…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“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

The 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

NEW 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

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…
NEMiss.news Aerial Map Baptist back to school fair

Baptist Back-to-School Drive-thru fair plan announced

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will host a free drive-through Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, July 25th. The Fair is an annual event, which Baptist has hosted for many years. This year, due to COVID-19,…
NEMiss.news Baptist Hosp. drive-thru back-to-school fair

Baptist Union County to Host Drive-Thru Back-to-School Fair

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NEW ALBANY, MISS., July 8, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, located at 200 Hwy 30 West, will host a free drive-thru back-to-school health fair for children 12 years and younger on Saturday, July 25 from 9– 11:30 a.m. Due to…
NeMiss.news Baptist Union County awarded "A" grade by Leap Frog

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County Nationally Recognized with an “A” Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

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New Albany, MS,Tuesday, May 26, 2020–Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County was awarded an “A” ratingin the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Baptist Union County joins two other Baptist hospitals in Mississippi in receiving…
NEMiss.news Melanoma month Dr. Brad Scott

Dr. Brad Scott: May is National Melanoma Month

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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Melanoma is a particularly dangerous form of skin cancer. May has several annual recognitions throughout the month. One of the most important is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection…
NEMiss.news Baptist resumes all services

Baptist resumes surgeries and testing

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The full range of hospital services is again available at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMHUC). Elective surgeries and other non-emergency procedures had been deferred for several weeks under COVID-19 guidelines. Those restrictions…
NEMiss.news Dr. Pitcock urges you B.E.F.A.S.T. if stroke signs occur

Baptist Union County emphasizes Stroke Awareness Month

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Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and getting immediate treatment is the message Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMHUC) is emphasizing during May. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Robert Pitcock, the Medical Director…
NEMiss.news Baptist Union Co. , Top 100 Rural Hospitals

Baptist Union Co. a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

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New Albany, Miss., May 07, 2020- Baptist Union County in New Albany, Mississippi,today announced it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.This annual award honoring rural hospital…
NEMiss.News Baptist hospital signs honor all healthcare workers

Baptist Union Co. recognizes all healthcare workers face high COVID-19 risks

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Besides the normal physical and mental stresses of caring for sick people, all healthcare workers face additional risks during the COVID-19 crisis – life and death risks. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMHUC) in New Albany is the…
NEMiss.news Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union Countyl 2019 Leapfrog award

Baptist Union County, new visitor guidelines

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New Albany, MS Baptist Memorial Hospital has updated visitor guidelines in response to coronavirus disease 2019. Effective immediately: To protect patients and employees and help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…
Union County MS Reid named Baptist CNO

Baptist Union County names Heather Reid new Chief Nursing Officer

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NEW ALBANY, Miss., February 18, 2020 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced Heather Reid, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer. Randy White, who has served as chief nursing officer since 2011, has accepted the…
New Albany MS Destiny Higginbotham one of two felons arrested

Two felons with local connection arrested in separate events

Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards has informed NAnewsweb.com of two felons arrested earlier this week: The first arrest involved Gary Bruce Locke, age 45, of Toney, AL. Readers may recall that on January 31, 2019, a Union County deputy…

Baptist Union County celebrates years of service

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently honored colleagues who had reached years of service milestones in their careers at Baptist at the annual Employee Service Awards on October 29th. The total number of years of service achieved…