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Ridgeland launches field blood transfusion program for trauma patients
RIDGELAND — Trauma patients in Ridgeland and surrounding communities now have faster access to life-saving blood transfusions through a new emergency response program. Beginning July 15, the Ridgeland Fire Department joined the Rural Emergency Services Care, Blood Utilization for Survival, or RESCUE, Program, a partnership between Mississippi Blood Services, local emergency responders and community partners.
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Dr. Audwin Fletcher inducted as Fellow of American Assn. of Nurse Practitioners
JANS – Dr. Audwin Fletcher, tenured professor of nursing, has been inducted into the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) program for 2026. Dr. Fletcher is among 59 members of FAANP recognized for outstanding achievements and exemplary service. Less than 1% of AANP members are inducted into the FAANP, and this recognition is considered among the nursing profession’s highest honors. Fellows in the program are those having made or continue making a positive and profound impact on national and global health through leadership, mentorship, and contributing to professional development programs.
Madison County Journal
Ridgeland launches RESCUE Program to deliver whole blood transfusions before hospital arrival
Residents of Ridgeland and surrounding communities will benefit from faster access to life-saving blood transfusions through the Rural Emergency Services Care, Blood Utilization for Survival Program. City officials announced the program began on July 15. The RESCUE Program is a collaborative initiative between Mississippi Blood Services, local emergency responders, and...
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Vicksburg native Dr. Jon Bantugan joins Riverbend Eye Care
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Dr. Jon Bantugan has joined the staff at Riverbend Eye Care. Bantugan earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in 2026 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University in 2018. He is a graduate of Vicksburg High School and Mississippi State University.
WJTV 12
Lawrence County Hospital breaks ground on $8.6M renovation
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Renew Audiology in Madison offers hearing aid and tinnitus care
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Renew Audiology serves patients in Madison with a clinic focused on hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and tinnitus support. Renew Audiology – Hearing Aid and Tinnitus Center offers diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, hearing aid dispensing and fitting, repairs, earwax removal, and tinnitus treatment options.
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Magnolia hospital gets first certificate-of-need exemption under pilot program
Beacham Memorial Hospital in the City of Magnolia received the first certificate-of-need exemption under Mississippi’s newly created Small Community Hospital Pilot Program, State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told the Mississippi State Board of Health on Wednesday. Edney said the exemption will allow Beacham to convert to an acute...
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Arden Home Health and Hospice celebrates Grand Opening of Vicksburg branch
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Arden Home Health and Hospice held a ribbon-cutting and open house to mark the grand opening of its new Vicksburg hospice branch at 1650 US 61, Suite D. The new branch expands Arden’s established home health presence in Vicksburg, adding hospice services for patients and families in Claiborne, Jefferson, Warren, Yazoo, Holmes, Humphreys, Sharkey, and Issaquena counties. By reallocating portions of the Ridgeland and Brookhaven service areas, Arden can now offer more focused support, build stronger local relationships, and provide more accessible, responsive care to these communities.