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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.
May 25 2026The Health Screenings Men Skip (But Shouldn't)
Many men miss essential preventive health screenings because of fear, stigma and limited access to care. By staying informed about screenings for lung cancer, colon cancer, mental health and other serious conditions, men can take a more proactive role in protecting their long-term health.
- Managing Your Health
May 25 2026Is Diabetes Reversible? What You Need To Know.
Type 1 diabetes is not reversible, but type 2 diabetes can sometimes go into remission through significant weight loss, healthier lifestyle changes, and newer medications that improve blood sugar control. Even when type 2 diabetes goes into remission, it is not considered cured, so ongoing monitoring and early intervention remain important.
- Managing Your Health
May 26 2026Finding Breast Cancer Early, Treating It Close to Home
Early detection and compassionate NMHS Cancer Care helped one woman find hope, expert treatment and healing close to home with a team guiding her every step.
- Patient Stories
May 20 2026Back Pain After 60: Why It Happens & What You Can Do
Back pain may be common after 60, but it doesn’t have to define how you move, feel or live.
- Patient Stories
May 22 2026Why Does My Child's Stomach Hurt?
A pediatrician’s practical guide to childhood stomach pain: what to watch, what to try at home and when to seek care.
- Kids' Health
May 12 2026A Young Life Restored: Priscilla's Story
After years of unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms and declining health, Priscilla Hathcock finally found the diagnosis and treatment that changed her life.
- 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.