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December 16 - Baptist Cancer Services Registry Received Gold Certification
Baptist’s Cancer Registry received a Gold Certification, which is the highest level for meeting the qualifications for data submission to the state registry. :: back to top

November 26 - Baptist Opens Cardiovascular Surgical Clinic
Baptist Medical Clinics opened its newest clinic, Baptist Cardiovascular Surgery, with cardiovascular surgeons, William J. Harris III, M.D.; William S. Horsley, M.D. and Charles S. O’Mara, M.D. :: back to top

October 30 - Baptist Expansion is Historic Event for the City of Jackson; Marks 100-Year Anniversary
On Sunday, November 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Baptist Medical Center, will celebrate 100 years of providing medical care with a dedication of the new Cardiovascular Center and Baptist for Women. :: back to top

October 2 - Baptist Health Foundation Announces Its New Estate Planning Council
Baptist Health Foundation, a division of Baptist Health Systems, has established a new Estate Planning Council consisting of local professionals who work in the area of estate planning. :: back to top

October 2 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events for October, November and December 2008
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for October, November and December. :: back to top

September 12 - New Students Graduate From Baptist’s School of Medical Technology
Recent graduates include Karla Reed from North East, PA; Laura Jarrett from Jackson; LaShanda Taylor from Jackson; D. M. Pawar from Braxton; and Kyle Rigdon from Enterprise. :: back to top

August 26 - Baptist Cancer Services is Hosting A Series of Breast Health Seminars in October
Seminars include "Is It in Your Genes? Your Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk," "Breast Imaging: An Inside Look at Breast Health," and "'Positive Ones' Breast Cancer Support Group." :: back to top

August 19 - Cyclists Curing Cancer Century Ride Benefits Baptist Cancer Services
Join the Cyclists Curing Cancer Century Ride, benefiting Baptist Cancer Services’ Serenity Garden for cancer patients and their families. The event will be held on Saturday, September 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Baptist Healthplex-Clinton. :: back to top

August 18 - Brandon Resident Featured in IT Trade Magazine
Jimmy Touchstone, a senior systems administration/engineer at Baptist Medical Center, was featured in a full page spread in the March 2008 issue of Storage Magazine. :: back to top

August 18 - Baptist Employee Receives Teaching Award from University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Phil Ayers is the recipient of the 2008 Clinical Science Teaching Award at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. :: back to top

August 8 - Baptist Health Systems Recognized for Outstanding Achievements in Healthcare Delivery
Baptist Health Systems today received a 2008 VIP Award from McKesson Technology Solutions for its use of information technology to achieve outstanding results in the delivery of healthcare. Baptist was selected for creating an innovative and fully integrated medication management process, helping to ensure safety checks from the time a physician orders the medication to the time the pharmacist verifies the order and the medication is ultimately delivered to the patient. :: back to top

August 8 - Baptist Cardiology Clinic Adds to Its Physician Staff
John A. Bellan, MD, Alfredo H. Figueroa, MD, William K. Harper, MD and W. Arthur Jones, MD have joined George M. Reynolds, Jr., MD and H. Davis Dear, MD.. :: back to top

July 7 - Baptist Nutrition Center Helps Ridgeland Resident in Weight Loss Challenge for “People Magazine;” Nutrition Center Opens Additional Location in Madison
“People Magazine” is hosting its first “Weight Loss Challenge” and selected eight people from Mississippi for the challenge. One contestant, Robert Dyess, of Ridgeland, is a client of the Baptist Nutrition Center. :: back to top

July 1 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events July ‘08
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for July. :: back to top

June 30 - Baptist Recognizes Tenured Employees During Service Awards Banquet
Every May, Baptist Health Systems holds a dinner banquet for employees to recognize their service to the organization. This year, several employees reached 30, 35 and 40 years of service. :: back to top

June 20 - Samaritan Counseling Services Is Re-accredited with the Samaritan Institute
Samaritan Counseling Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center, successfully completed re-accreditation as a Service Center with the Samaritan Institute. :: back to top

June 16 - Ridgeland High School Students Acknowledged For Completion of Baptist’s Mentorship Academy
Baptist Education Resource Center, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., hosted a nursing mentorship reception on May 6, 2008 to honor high school students participating in the program :: back to top

June 12 - Mini-Maze Surgery Offers Hope to Atrial Fibrillation Patients For Whom Other Treatments Haven’t Worked
Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. is the only hospital in the state to offer the minimally invasive Lone Atrial Fibrillation Ablation often referred to as a “mini-maze” procedure. The surgery offers hope to atrial fibrillation patients for whom other treatments have not worked. :: back to top

June 6 - Baptist Welcomes the Physicians of Jackson Heart to Its Medical Staff
Thirteen cardiologists with Jackson Heart Clinic, PA, have received privileges to treat patients at Baptist. :: back to top

June 5 - More Than 100 Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life
On Sunday, June 1, 2008 more than 100 cancer survivors filled Baptist Medical Center to celebrate the 21st annual National Cancer Survivors Day. :: back to top

June 2 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in June 2008
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities forJune. :: back to top

May 22 - As More Baby Boomers Head to the Operating Table, Virtual Reality Aids Surgeons in Joint Replacements
Baby boomers are requiring surgery earlier and more often than previous generations because they lead more active lives and want to continue being active. Orthopedic surgeons at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., are among the first in the Metro Jackson area to use computers to help pinpoint perfect alignment for knee and hip replacements, and more recently, hip resurfacing procedures. Like global position systems (GPS) help drivers arrive at exact destinations in the world, a similar computer-assisted surgery helps surgeons align the patient's bones and replacement implants with a degree of accuracy not possible with the naked eye or traditional instrumentation. :: back to top

May 21 - Construction Milestone Reached as Baptist Connects Tower to Existing Hospital
A major construction event for the new tower has been reached with preparations under way to connect the new tower to the existing facility. There will be tie-ins on the 4th, 2nd, 1st floors and the Lower Level. On Thursday afternoon, May 22 at 5:00 p.m., our construction company will begin moving equipment into these areas. :: back to top

May 20 - Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® on Sunday, June 1, 2008
Baptist Cancer Services will honor cancer survivors on Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Baptist Medical Center. This year’s keynote speaker is Kristi Brown, author, "Top 40 Under 40" recipient and cancer survivor. Entertainment will be provided by Judy Rhodes Davis, and emceed by WLBT Anchor and Reporter Cheryl Lasseter. :: back to top

May 13 - Baptist’s New Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program Offers Free Initial Assessment
Last month, a private school in the metro Jackson area made news by requiring all students and their dates to pass a breathalyzer test before they could enter the school’s prom. Given the well-documented use and abuse of drugs and alcohol among teenagers, the school’s strategy is not surprising. But without a breathalyzer, how can parents know if their kids have a drug or alcohol problem?
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May 9 - Baptist Salutes a Century of Nursing Care During National Nurses Week May 11 - 17
Even though Baptist’s foundation is made up of many health care professionals, nurses are a vital pillar in patient care. Of the approximately 3,000 employees of Baptist, 826 are registered nurses. Sixty-five of these nurses have worked at Baptist for 25 or more years. :: back to top

May 1 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events May ‘08
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for May. :: back to top

April 29 - Cardiovascular Services Awarded Gold Performance for Implementing "Get With The Guidelines" for Heart Failure
The American Heart Association, along with the American Stroke Association, recognized Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. with a Gold Performance Achievement Award for its Get With The Guidelines^SM heart failure program. :: back to top

April 17 - Baptist Participates in National Organ Donor Awareness Day
Baptist Health Systems, in cooperation with the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) will host National Donor Awareness Day on April 29. :: back to top

April 14 - Baptist’s Noninvasive Vascular Lab Receives Re-accreditation
The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) has granted Baptist Cardiovascular Services’ Noninvasive Vascular Lab a three year re-accreditation. :: back to top

April 2 - Baptist Hosts Car Seat Safety Checks for Infants at Madison Campus
Join Mississippi SafeKids and Baptist for Women as professionals teach you how to install your car seat properly and also check your already-installed car seat to see if it is positioned correctly. :: back to top

April 2 - Redevelopment of a Portion of Belhaven Neighborhood Down to Three Possible Master Developers
The Request for Proposal for each of these developers is due May 16, 2008 in order to be selected as the master developer. :: back to top

March 13 - Baptist Seeks Mississippi’s Strong Women
Do you know a woman who has inspired you, encouraged you or helped you become a better person? Nominate her for one of five "Strong Women" awards. Nominations will be accepted through April 6, 2008. :: back to top

March 5 - Baptist Changes Traffic Routes for Patient Drop Off and Visitor Parking
One side of the boulevard at the main hospital entrance at North State and Manship streets will be closed, and this entrance will become two-way traffic only. This entrance will be limited to patient drop-off and pick-up only. Guests and visitors not dropping off a patient should enter the campus from North State Street at the entrance located just south of the Medical Arts West building. :: back to top

February 29 - Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Recognizes March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center announced today its support of DVT Awareness Month, joining a national effort to raise awareness of this serious, yet preventable condition and its potentially fatal complication, pulmonary embolism (PE). :: back to top

February 26 - Baptist Healthplex Offers Special Water Programs for Members and Non-Members
Listed are weekly aquatic programs the Baptist Healthplex conducts. You do not have to be a member to participate, but there is a small fee. :: back to top

February 26 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in March 2008
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for March. :: back to top

February 21 - Cardiovascular Services Launches Formal Program for Atrial Fibrillation
This month, Baptist Cardiovascular Services will begin operating a program focused on the care of patients with atrial fibrillation. Baptist is the first in the state of Mississippi to bring together a formal program for the treatment of patients with this condition. :: back to top

February 13 - Baptist’s Expansion to Focus on Patient Experience
This year, an historic event will take place in Jackson, Miss. as Baptist Health Systems, Inc., begins the count to its 100th anniversary with completion of a new tower attached to the west side of Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. :: back to top

January 31 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in February 2008
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for February. :: back to top

January 1 - Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in January 2008
Baptist Health Systems announces a range of activities for January. :: back to top

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