NMHS Blog
Explore our blog for expert health education from NMHS providers and inspiring stories from NMHS patients.
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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.
Your Best Breast Cancer Defense: Face Mammograms Without Fear
Yearly mammograms are crucial for early breast cancer detection. Early detection improves survival outcomes and allows for less invasive treatment options.
C’mon, Man: Let’s Talk About It
Mental health is typically the conversation that gets skipped, shrugged off or buried under a “I’m fine.”
Sisters Stand Strong: Breast Cancer Survivor Leaned on Family
Jamie Pittman’s three sisters and North Mississippi Health Services Cancer Care team supported her through aggressive breast cancer treatment and her recovery.
Don't Get Tripped Up by a Fall
If you notice these tendencies in your loved one, he or she may be at risk for a fall.
Fueling Hope: Eating to Fight Breast Cancer
A healthy diet with whole foods, antioxidants and low sugar can reduce breast cancer risk, support recovery. Avoid alcohol, highly processed foods. Recipes included.
Losing Weight Helps Your Heart
Many studies have found that losing 10% of your body weight can lower risk for heart attack and stroke.
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
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.