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.
Jun 25 202610 Things I Wish My Patients Knew About Gut Health
Don’t ignore digestive symptoms. Learn how your gut health affects your whole body and when to seek care to catch problems early and protect your health.
- Managing Your Health
Jun 26 2026Nothing Can Stop Her Now
After years of planning around the nearest bathroom, a simple procedure helped Alice Virginia Daniel get back to having fun.
- Patient Stories
- Jun 24 2026
Smart Snacking: How to Beat the Snack Attack
Snack smarter with simple tips to stay satisfied between meals without overdoing it.
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Jun 30 2026
Why Losing Weight is Hard: Understanding Your Body's 'Set Point'
Dr. Will Cauthen explains the concept of your body’s “set point,” a natural weight range your body works to defend.
- Managing Your Health
- Weight Loss
Jun 04 2026Shane's Comeback with Cardiac Rehab
Four heart attacks could have ended Shane Starling’s story, but they didn’t. For almost 30 years, he’s fought his way back with the help of North Mississippi Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.
- Patient Stories
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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.