NMHS Blog
Explore our blog for expert health education from NMHS providers and inspiring stories from NMHS patients.
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Patient Stories
Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.
Patient Stories
Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.
Busted: 5 Myths About Cancer Genetic Counseling Debunked
A board-certified oncology genetic counselor debunks 5 common myths about cancer risk, family history and testing—because clarity can lead to lifesaving care.
Sciatica: The Burning Truth About Leg Pain
Discover the real causes, symptoms and solutions for leg pain often mistaken as sciatica.
Pushing back Against Lung Cancer
Lung cancer screening with low dose CT allows for early detection, dramatically improving outcomes for people with lung cancer across the US & in north Mississippi.
Watch Me Grow: Milestones Every Parent Should Know
From first giggles to wobbly steps, every moment of your child’s development is cause for celebration.
A Simple Scan Gave Sherryl a Lifesaving Head Start
Sherryl Jewett’s lung cancer was caught early thanks to low-dose CT screening at NMHS—leading to fast, effective treatment and a smooth recovery.
How Being in the Right Place at the Right Time Saved Joy’s Life
Joy Kizer’s life was spared because Dr. Clayton Parker noticed something unusual during her husband’s dermatology appointment and cared enough to act.
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Find more information to manage your health
Vaccinations
We urge the public to take heed and engage in conversations with area physicians when considering vaccination.
Screening Guidelines
Health care providers recommend certain annual screenings based on age, gender or other risk factors. Learn which screenings you need and how to schedule.
Nurse Link
Nurse Link is a free telephone health information service. Callers speak directly to a registered nurse and get immediate answers.
Support Groups
North Mississippi Health Services offers support groups for our patients and their families and caregivers.
Popular Classes & Events
Basic Steps of Infant CPR
In this free class, parents and caregivers are taught the skills they need to perform infant/child CPR and management of choking.
Preparing for Birth
Preparing for Birth classes, recommended after 28 weeks of pregnancy, meet for three consecutive weeks on Thursday nights. Online Option is available.
The Cancer Journey
North Mississippi Health Services Cancer Care offers a support group for cancer patients and their families.