Hypertension – taking a closer look at blood pressure
Local physician Dr. Keith Mansel talks about blood pressure issues in this week’s health column. He explains the issues involved with high blood pressure, causes, effects and potential problems. (April 29, 2010, Page 12)
City offers residents discount drug card
The Oxford Board of Alderman has agreed to enter into a free prescription discount card program with the National League of Cities that offers a discount on the retail costs of medications not covered by insurance. (April 15, 2010, Page 12)
Walking to find a cure
People from all over Oxford and Mississippi came together Saturday to fight back in the battle to conquer Multiple Sclerosis with a walk at Lamar Park to raise money for a cure and assist those battling the disease. (March 29, 2010, Page 3A)
H1N1 swine flu still lurking
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported the death of a Lafayette County child. It was the first death associated with the seasonal flu in Lafayette County since the flu season began in August. (March 22, 2010, Page 1)
Breast cancer support
The Reach for Recovery support group meets the first Monday of each month at Azalea Gardens. Most of the members, about 30, attend the meetings to socialize and receive education through written materials and guest speakers. About five members are “visitors,” who are trained and certified through the American Cancer Society to visit or call new cancer patients. Each meeting begins with a potluck supper. (March 5, 2010, Page 1A)
Hospital acquires new MRI unit
Patients who need an MRI but may be afraid of closed-in spaces will now be able to get the diagnosis they need in comfort, thanks to the purchase of the new Siemens Espree open-bore MRI at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi’s Oxford Diagnostic Center. (February 25, 2010, Page 12)
