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Medicare Health Fair coming up on September 11
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Free Medicare Health Fair coming up in Hattiesburg
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Care Management Organization will host a Medicare Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. There will be two sessions: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Guests will learn all...
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Public hearing on budget and tax levies set for Prentiss
The Prentiss Board of Aldermen met Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. for the monthly department head meeting at the Ronald W. Jones Memorial Safety Complex in Prentiss. Mayor Tony Waits called the meeting to order. Vester Thompson led the prayer followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and the adopting of the agenda. […]
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What it's like to specialize in hematology/oncology: Shadowing Dr. Hrom
What it's like to specialize in hematology/oncology: Shadowing Dr. Hrom. As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like to specialize in medical hematology and oncology? Meet AMA member John "Bo" Hrom, MD, a medical hematologist-oncologist and a featured physician in the AMA's “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from doctors about life in their specialties. Check out his insights to help determine whether a career in medical hematology/oncology might be a good fit for you.
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Carriere couple arrested for hiding residence, marriage, businesses, and rental property to receive Louisiana Medicaid benefits
Your choice for local news, talk, sports, and real country music!. Louisiana Attorney General's Office-- Press Release. Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a Mississippi couple for Government Benefits Fraud. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding...
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What to expect during a mammogram: Hattiesburg Clinic The Breast Center
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - For many women, the thought of getting a mammogram can bring on anxiety, especially if it’s their first time. But staff at Hattiesburg Clinic The Breast Center said their mission is to walk patients through the process, step by step, and to ease fears that often come from misinformation.
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Diversicare of Tylertown receives 2024 Award of Excellence
Diversicare of Tylertown Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has been honored with Diversicare’s 2024 Award of Excellence, the company’s highest recognition for outstanding performance in clinical care, operations, and overall excellence. This prestigious award highlights the unwavering dedication of the Tylertown team in delivering exceptional care, living out Diversicare’s Mission and Core Values, and fostering a […]
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Ribbon cutting for new Hattiesburg pharmacy kicks off National Health Week
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More than 900 Mt. Gilead/Improve Water Association customers under boil-water notice
Ribbon cutting for new Hattiesburg pharmacy kicks off National Health Week. Lumberton High School Football feels like it’s on the doorstep of something special. Laurel Main Street looks forward to a busy fall season. Laurel residents and visitors can anticipate a full calendar of events starting in September.
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SEMRHI pharmacy ribbon cutting kicks off National Health Center Week
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative celebrated the opening of a new pharmacy Monday on Old Airport Road in Hattiesburg. This ribbon cutting also marked the beginning of National Health Center Week. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker issued a proclamation at the ceremony to celebrate both. The...
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SEMRHI offers free check-ups for National Health Center Week
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Dr. Maria Muñoz-Bramhall overcomes nursing challenges
Before Dr. Maria Muñoz-Bramhall became a family medicine physician and medical educator, she built her foundation in the trenches of healthcare as a registered nurse. Born in Mexico and immigrating to the United States at 11, she understood firsthand the challenges faced by marginalized communities in healthcare settings. After graduating from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, she worked across multiple specialties including medical-surgical units, pediatrics, psychiatry, and telemetry.
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SEMRHI gears up for National Health Center Week
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Clinic offers back-to-school vaccination reminder
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How William Carey's Institute of Primary Care could improve Mississippians' health
Hattiesburg is expanding its base as a medical community, this time with the opening of William Carey University's Institute of Primary Care, part of the university's College of Osteopathic Medicine. The university is naming the institute's first building after longtime supporter and board member Charles Pickering, a retired federal judge. The Charles W. Pickering Institute of Primary Care was officially dedicated Monday, July 28, during a ceremony that brought hundreds of community leaders, faculty, staff and alumni to the institute. A groundbreaking for the institute was held in December 2023, but the planning began years earlier, WCU officials said during the dedication. In May 2023, the university announced a $20 million Mississippi Health Sciences Training Infrastructure grant allocated by Accelerate Mississippi for the institute, but it took planning, gathering support and convincing state lawmakers it was a worthy investment, not only for the state's economy, but for the health and well-being of its residents. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney, who is a WCU alum, said the institute will do wonders for improving the state's health, which in turn will result in improvements in education and other aspects of people's lives. "I'm laser-focused on what it is going to