Beginning March 7, 2012, Baptist for Women, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., will begin Mississippi’s only OB Hospitalist program. OB Hospitalists are board certified Ob/Gyns who provide in-hospital coverage, 24/7.

Baptist has been named the first hospital in Jackson to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology for the treatment of aortic stenosis in selected patients.

Baptist is joining forces with teachers throughout 34 school districts in central Mississippi to make it easy for them to teach good health habits to children. Baptist is partnering with HealthTeacher, a leader in developing health literacy resources, to provide teachers online tools for comprehensive health education. Baptist is the only hospital in Mississippi offering [...]

MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA:   Your pre-adolescent daughter may already have questions about changes in her body. At this special tea, OB/GYN Barbie Sullivan, MD, will help prepare your daughter for what’s ahead. Megan Clapton, MA, of the Shepherd’s Staff, will discuss self-image, relationships, communication, and emotions. $5 per person. Registeration required by calling the Baptist [...]

GirlTalk with OBGYN Meredith Travelstead, MD Join OBGYN Meredith Travelstead, MD for a live online chat on February 28, 2012 from 8:00pm until 9:00pm CST. “Like” Baptist’s Facebook page to find out how to post a question. www.facebook.com/baptistmednews, or visit www.mbhs.org/girltalk during the scheduled time to ask your female questions. Posted via email from Baptist [...]

Ob/Gyn Dr. Meredith Travelstead will be online Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 8 to 9 p.m. CST to answer your “girl talk” questions. Post your questions at any time. Check back Tuesday to ask a question while she is online.

Join Cardiologist William Harper, MD for “LIFE’S SIMPLE SEVEN: MAINTAINING A HEALTHY HEART.”  Maintaining a healthy heart doesn’t have to be complicated. Dr. Harper breaks down the seven simple steps recommended by the American Heart Association for optimum heart care. $5 optional lunch.  February 22, 11:45 AM in the Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room. Call the [...]

HELPING KIDS AND TEENS WITH CONSTIPATION…Constipation is a common problem for younger kids and even adolescents. But there are definitely things you can do to help. Join pediatric gastroenterologist Sara Rippel, MD, to find out what routines can make a difference. The seminar will take place on February 21, at 6:00 PM in the Baptist Madison Campus, Community [...]