Archive for November, 2009

Merry Christmas to Me, Part Two: Treatments for Varicose and Spider Veins

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Cardiovascular surgeon William Harris, MD, will discuss treatments for varicose and spider veins during a live, online seminar on Wednesday, December 9 at 12:15 p.m. CST.

Pearl man survives because of hypothermia therapy

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Review this story of how Baptist is using induced hypothermia to save cardiac arrest patients.

37 Million Americans Afflicted With Sinusitis

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Novel Technology in Treating Chronic Sinus Infections Available at BaptistJackson, Miss. – November 23, 2009 – A clinically proven, minimally invasive technology for treating chronic sinus inflammation is available at Baptist. The Balloon Sinuplasty™ system by Acclarent™ uses a small catheter and balloon to quickly open and expand blocked sinuses. Sinusitis is one of the [...]

Should you get your Mammogram?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Many of you may have seen the new recommendations by the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force concerning Mammogram and Self Breast Examination.Click the link to read the information from The Woman’s Clinic: http://twc-ms.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/site.content/type/79053.cfm Posted via web from baptistmednews’s posterous

How Ice Can Save Your Life

Friday, November 20th, 2009

http://www.mbhs.org/podcasts/01pod_ep150_pt01.htm Posted via web from baptistmednews’s posterous

Baptist Cardiovascular Services Introduces New Technology for Congestive Heart Failure Treatment

Friday, November 20th, 2009

http://mbhs.org/mednews/cardiovascular/baptist-cardiovascular-services-introduces-new-technology-for-congestive-heart-failure-treatment/ Posted via web from baptistmednews’s posterous

Baptist Cardiovascular Services Introduces New Technology for Congestive Heart Failure Treatment

Friday, November 20th, 2009

For heart failure patients suffering from fluid overload, time is of the essence. Excess fluid builds up in various locations in a patient’s body and eventually, can lead to a reduction in the amount of oxygen entering the blood causing shortness of breath and discomfort. Baptist Cardiovascular Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center in [...]

Baptist Receives Award From American College of Cardiology Foundation

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Baptist Medical Center Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR® ACTION Registry®–GWTGTM Gold Performance Achievement Award

Baptist Donates Building to McClean Fletcher Center

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Baptist donated former medical clinic facility to the McLean Fletcher Center.There is a place where children can embrace grief and begin their journey through the healing process toward peace. That place is within a child’s heart. The location is The McClean Fletcher Center, Mississippi’s first grief center for children and their families.

McClean Fletcher Center dedication:

Monday, November 16th, 2009

We are requesting the honor of your presence!   The McClean Fletcher Center proudly presents our New Center donated by Baptist Health Systems with renovations by Harrell Contracting Group of Ridgeland   We invite you to join us for a ribbon cutting and celebration on November 19th 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at 12 Northtown [...]