Archive for July, 2009

Baptist Orthopedic Surgeon Performs Reverse shoulder Arthroplasty

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Watch the WLBT interview: For many years, the only option for patients in pain from failed shoulder replacements has been to grin and bear it. But a newer procedure, the reverse total shoulder, approved by the FDA in 2004, offers these patients pain relief and improved shoulder mobility. According to orthopedic surgeon E. Rhett Hobgood, [...]

Baptist Announces August Events

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Baptist is hosting a variety of health seminars in August. From breastfeeding facts to hope for fertility. There are a many health topics to choose from in August.

Cardiovascular Team Pulls Off Last Minute Effort to Save A Life

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Baptist Cardiovascular Services announced the completion of the area’s first procedure with Abiomed’s Impella 2.5 heart pump. Now, cardiologists with Baptist can add the world’s smallest heart pump to their portfolio of treatment options to assist critically ill patients that are experiencing advanced cardiac failure or shock in recovering from heart attack or other insult/injury.

The Good News About Cancer in Mississippi

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Oncologist Justin D. Baker, MD, will be the guest speaker for a live webcast scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. CST. The topic is “The Good News About Cancer in Mississippi.” Watch or post a question at www.mbhs.org/mednewslive

Fit For Family

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Baptist Healthplex joins American Family Radio for its Fit For Family campaign. Listen to the interviews on getting healthy with Fitness Director Patrick Conn. Click on the title.