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Patient Stories

Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.

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Patient Stories

Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.

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New Year's resolutions list
Jan 02 2026

Resolutions for a Healthy New Year

A New Year offers new opportunities to improve your health. Make 2026 great!

Healthy Lifestyles
New Year's resolutions list
J'Monica McCoy
Dec 16 2025

The Unstoppable Spirit of J’Monica McCoy

J’Monica's life changed in an instant when an accidental gunshot wound left her a T2 paraplegic—paralyzed from the chest down.

Patient Stories
J'Monica McCoy
feet on scales
Dec 18 2025

Beyond Willpower: Take Control of Your Health Today

GLP-1 medications aren’t magic, but they can make a big difference when combined with healthy habits. Discover how weight loss medications are helping people reach their goals.

Managing Your HealthWeight Loss
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what happens when you take a break from alcohol
Dec 17 2025

What Happens When You Take a Break from Alcohol

Taking a 30-day break from alcohol—often called Dry January—can lead to meaningful changes in your body and brain.

Managing Your Health
what happens when you take a break from alcohol
Charelette Miller
Nov 13 2025

Choosing Change: Charelette Miller’s Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

Charelette Miller transformed her life through daily commitment and support from her care team, ultimately losing 162 pounds and gaining a new sense of energy, confidence and purpose.

Patient StoriesWeight Loss
Charelette Miller
post-holiday reset blog
Dec 18 2025

Post-Holiday RESET: Bounce Back & Thrive!

Bounce back from holiday indulgence and thrive in the New Year with simple RESET strategies.

Healthy Lifestyles
post-holiday reset blog

Recent Blogs

Find more information to manage your health

  • 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

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    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.

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    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.

  • Family

    The Cancer Journey

    North Mississippi Health Services Cancer Care offers a support group for cancer patients and their families.