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Communicare to host free narcan training Thursday

Communicare is offering free Narcan training this week to all community members. The training will occur at 2 ...

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MSDH releases top baby names of 2024

According to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, William and ...

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BMH-NM one of seven named to Best Hospital list from US News & World Report

Seven Baptist Memorial hospitals in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have been named to the 2024–2025 U.S. News & ...

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Planned Parenthood Standing Strong event at the Powerhouse

Local supporters of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi gathered at the Powerhouse on Dec. 11 to ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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