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2006 Press Releases
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December 11 - Baptist for Women Podcasts Holiday Tips
Baptist for Women has launched the new podcast series “Women’s Health Inside Out.” The ongoing series will address a variety of women’s health issues. Initial episodes feature holiday tips such as avoiding weight gain, holiday stress and exercise during cold weather. The podcasts are available free on the iTunes Music Store or on Baptist’s website at www.mbhs.org/insideout.[back to top]
December 5 - Baptist Wins National Top Performer Award
Press Ganey Associates announces Baptist has been named a 2006 Summit Award Winner. The Summit Award recognizes top performing facilities that sustain the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. [back to top]
November 27 - Physician Team at Baptist Offers More to Fight With for Liver Cancer
Physicians at Baptist Cancer Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. treat liver cancer using a multidisciplinary treatment team approach. This team includes specialists in surgery, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology. [back to top]
November 27 - Patients at Baptist Medical Clinics Receive Faster Lab Results
The Clinical Laboratory of Baptist Health Systems is now capable of providing online laboratory results in real time via an Internet based connectivity solution referred to as CareEvolve. This Internet capability improves patient care by providing physicians and clinicians in various locations access to lab results around the clock. [back to top]
November 9 - Mississippi Baptist Achieves National Disease-Specific Care Certification for Cancer, Diabetes and Heart
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. has been re-awarded the Gold Seal of Approval and has achieved Disease-Specific Care re-certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).[back to top]
November 7 - Baptist Offers Free Genetic Counseling for Patients With Potential Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer (HBOC)
Genetic counseling, available free of charge at the Hederman Cancer Center, can determine which patients may benefit from genetic testing for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Syndrome.[back to top]
October 27 - Dynamic Women of Mississippi 2007 Honored by Madison Chamber
Baptist chose four women for Madison The City Chamber of Commerce's Dynamic Women of Mississippi 2007 desk calendar.[back to top]
October 25 - Baptist Medical Center Needs Your Help to Combat Holiday Blood Shortages
Baptist Medical Center will join Mississippi Blood Services for a blood drive October 31, November 1 and 2, 2006 in the hospital's lobby from 5:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.[back to top]
October 17 - Contributions Help Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Obtain Equipment Enabling Parents to Extend Therapy to the Home
Through donations to the Baptist Health Foundation, Outpatient Rehab was recently able to purchase assistive devices that enhance the pediatric patients' communication skills and fine motor skill development. Now, parents can check out needed devices through outpatient rehab’s lending library to help their child improve skills at home.[back to top]
October 3 - Payne Family Foundation Makes Donation to Baptist Cancer Services
The Jim Payne Family Foundation has made a generous contribution to Baptist Cancer Services. [back to top]
September 22 - Building for the Next 100 Years: Baptist begins construction of new facility
On Monday, September 25, 2006 an historic event will take place near downtown Jackson as Baptist Health Systems, Inc. begins the count down to its 100th anniversary with construction of a new tower located on the west side of Baptist Medical Center. Click here to view the photo gallery. [back to top]
September 13 - Baptist Announces Medical Technologist Graduates 2006
Angie Bond and Stephanie West recently graduated from the School of Medical Technology at Baptist Medical Center. [back to top]
August 23 - KaBOOM! Leads Ninth Operation Playground Project in the Gulf Coast - Baptist Joins Mississippi Orthopaedic Society at Kreole Elementary School in Moss Point, Miss.
Approximately 60 Baptist volunteers participated in a one-day playground build at Kreole Elementary School in Moss Point, Miss. The project was led by KaBOOM! as part of their Operation Playground, designed to build 100 playgrounds in Gulf Coast communities affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. [back to top]
August 22 - Baptist Now Offers Endoscopic Ultrasound With Fine Needle Aspiration
This capability allows highly accurate staging of gastrointestinal cancers and gives physicians the ability to sample the tissue for biopsy. [back to top]
August 22 - Will Cross, the First American Diabetic to Climb Mount Everest, is the Featured Speaker at Baptist's Free Seminar
Baptist will host Will Cross as he presents “Conquering Mountains, Reaching Poles and Managing Diabetes” on Wednesday, September 6. [back to top]
July 19 - Baptist Heart Services Launches Cardiologist’s Video Interview on Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death
Watch this video to hear cardiolgist Drew Pickett, MD, as he discusses risk factors and steps to prevent sudden cardiac death. [back to top]
June 27 - Baptist Health Systems Tops Out Madison Facility
A “Topping Out” ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 for the new construction of Baptist’s Madison medical facility, now under construction at Highland Colony Parkway and Highway 463. [back to top]
June 20 - Baptist, Trustmark Join to Build Habitat for Humanity’s 1,000th Home in Mississippi
The home was constructed May 21-26, 2006, in the Midtown area of Jackson. [back to top]
May 31 - Baptist Participates in National Quality Improvement Initiative
Baptist Medical Center is working with Information & Quality Healthcare (IQH), the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Mississippi, on a national initiative to improve quality of care for the Medicare population in the clinical areas of acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care infection prevention. [back to top]
May 19 - Baptist Healthplex – Jackson, Aquatic Coordinator Join National Top Honor Rankings
Baptist Healthplex-Jackson ranked 26th in the nation among aquatic programs this year by the United States Water Fitness Association. Baptist Aquatic Coordinator Alice Johnson was awarded “top aquatic director.” [back to top]
May 2 - Baptist Recognizes Local High School Athletes for Their Academic, Sports Achievements
Baptist Health Systems hosted its 9th Annual Scholar-Athlete Luncheon on Thursday, April 20, 2006 to recognize high school seniors from Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties based on high academic and athletic achievement. [back to top]
May 2 - Baptist Hosts Annual Events
NICU Reunion (May 20) and Cancer Survivors Day (June 4). [back to top]
May 1 - Baptist Cancer Services Staff Get Certification
The Oncology Nursing Society has granted certification to a number of nurses at Baptist Cancer Services to be Oncology Certified Nurses. [back to top]
April 25 - Baptist Heart Services Receives First Chest Pain Accreditation in the Metro Jackson Area
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The Society of Chest Pain Centers has granted Baptist Heart Services accreditation for its care of chest pain patients. Baptist is the first hospital in the Metro Jackson area to receive this designation. [back to top]
April 19 - Melanoma Monday Program Raises Awareness about the Disease
Marshall Ramsey, cartoonist for The Clarion Ledger, will be the guest speaker for Melanoma Monday, scheduled for May 1 at Baptist. [back to top]
April 18 - Baptist Executive Vice Present, Jerry Cotton, Presented Seven Seals Award For Granting Employee Military Leave
Baptist Executive Vice President Jerry Cotton was presented the Seven Seals Award, presented annually to employers for supporting Reservists by going beyond the legal requirement of granting leave for military duty. [back to top]
April 6 - Baptist Announces Employee Promotions
Bobbie Ware has been promoted to vice president of Baptist Health Systems for Cancer and Support Services, and Heather Sistrunk, RN has been promoted to director of Cardiovascular Services. [back to top]
April 6 - Mississippi Health Information Association Urges Mississippi Legislators to Support Key Initiative to Improve the Quality of Patient Care
Patsy Hathorn, RHIA, Director of Clinical Resource Management at Baptist Health Systems, recently met with Mississippi Legislators in Washington, DC, to discuss the urgent need to upgrade the system healthcare organizations use to code and classify patient diagnosis and procedures. [back to top]
April 4 - Baptist Celebrates National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Baptist is recognizing National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW), being held this year from April 23-29. [back to top]
March 27 - Baptist’s Echocardiographic Laboratory Tech Director Elected as Fellow
Bill McManus, technical director of Baptist’s Echocardiographic Laboratory, is the only non-physician in Mississippi to be elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography. [back to top]
March 8 - Dr. Thomas Kilgore Retires From Practice, Named Medical Director of Baptist Cardiac Rehab
Thomas L. Kilgore, Jr., M.D., who in 1971 performed the state’s first open heart surgery in a private hospital at Baptist Medical Center, has been named medical director of Baptist's Cardiac Rehabilitation program. [back to top]
February 28 - Baptist Cancer Services Receives Gift from Gertrude C. Ford Foundation
The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation recently made a $100,000 gift to be used toward The Lodge for Baptist Cancer Services. [back to top]
February 3 - Get in Shape with Jack Hobbs and the Baptist Healthplex
Jack Hobbs, early morning news anchor for NBC Affiliate WLBT, has joined the Baptist Healthplex for a 12 week fitness program to get in shape. Live weekly reports will be given to viewers on the WLBT morning show. [back to top]
January 27 - Kick-off of a Life Changing Marathon Begins This Weekend
If you have never been a runner, or you have dreamed of finishing a marathon, preparation is underway to train you for the 2006 Chicago Marathon to be held in October. Kick-off meetings will be held Saturday, January 28 at the Baptist Healthplex in Clinton, Miss. at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 at the Healthplex in Jackson. [back to top]
January 24 - Healthplex Steps Up to Help State Lawmakers Lead the Way to Lose Weight
The Baptist Healthplex is supporting the state’s efforts to challenge Mississippi’s lawmakers to lead the way for citizens to lead a healthier lifestyle. [back to top]
January 23 - Free Event Helps Kick-off National Heart Month February 1st:
Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck Helps Launch Awareness
Baptist, Northpark Mall and Mix 98.7 join together to kick-off National Heart Month on Wednesday, February 1st from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Northpark Mall. At noon, in Northpark’s Center Court, Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck will make a special appearance and say a few words to help raise heart disease awareness. [back to top]
January 17 - Mississippi’s First Procedure with Retisert™ May Help Save Eye Sight
Ophthalmologist James D. Fly, M.D., of Mississippi Retina Associates, performed at Baptist Medical Center Mississippi’s first procedure for treating chronic non-infectious uveitis, a sight-threatening inflammatory disease affecting the posterior segment of the eye. [back to top]
January 17 - Workshop to Enlighten Church Leaders on Identifying, Assessing Health Needs of Congregations
Samaritan Counseling Services at Baptist Health Systems will host "Health Ministries: Congregational Responses to Wholeness and Health" on February 16, 2006. [back to top]
January 9 - New Laser Treatment Zaps Away Enlarged Prostate Tissue
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. offers a new laser treatment as an outpatient procedure to treat noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). [back to top]
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