Archive for September, 2010

Jackson Oncology Associates Sponsor Kids Corner during Power of Pink

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Jackson Oncology Associates is the sponsor of the Kids Corner for the Power of Pink kick-off. The Kick-off will be held from 11 am until 5 pm on Thursday September 30, 2010, at Highland Village. The kids corner will start at 2:30 pm.  The Power of Pink is a WLBT event sponsored by the Baptist [...]

Power of Pink Kick-off on Thursday Educates Women on Breast Cancer

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Baptist is gearing up for breast health education during the month of October. Join WLBT, Baptist and other supporters for the kick-off of National Breast Cancer Awareness month at Highland Village on Thursday, September 30 starting at 11 am.   Download now or watch on posterous pinkBAPTIST.wmv (3732 KB)   Posted via email from baptistmednews’s [...]

Two Hundred and Twenty Riders Cycle to Benefit Baptist Cancer Services

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Baptist Cancer Services annual Cyclist Curing Cancer Century ride took place Saturday, September 18, 2010 starting at the Baptist Healthplex-Clinton. The ride benefits the Serenity Garden at Baptist and 220 riders showed up for the event. Pictures from the festivities are posted here. To download photos visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/mbhs.facebook/CyclistCuringCancerCenturyRide2010?… Then click the download button. See the [...]

Baptist Cardiovascular Services Installs State of the Art Imaging System Offering Enhanced Visualization for Treating Arrhythmia Patients

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Baptist Cardiovascular Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., is proud to announce patients can now get the benefits of an unprecedented advanced imaging technology used in treating cardiac arrhythmias, commonly known as irregular heart rhythms. This is due to the recent acquisition of the newly FDA-cleared CARTO® 3 Navigation System, from [...]

Cancer Survivors Pay Tribute to Favorite Nurses

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

  Radiation Oncology Nurses Tonya Mosley Ball (pictured left) and Tiffany Moore (pictured right) were honored recently in the “Surviving with Style” fashion show featuring cancer survivors. The Mississippi Nurses Association sponsored the event with Dillards to support the American Cancer Society. Baptist radiation therapy patients selected Ball and Moore to participate based on the [...]

Friday Seminar Addresses Men and Their Health

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

This One’s For the Boys is the title of this seminar targeting men’s health. If there is an important man in your life, come and bring him—or come alone—to learn the basics about what men need regarding their health. Urologist H. Jason Blalock, MD; Cardiologist William Harper, MD; and Gastrointerologist Ron Kotfila, MD, will lead this [...]

Baptist and WLBT Partner on The Power of Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The Power of Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Kick-Off Planned for September 30: Baptist Breast Health Center and WLBT are sponsoring The Power of Pink in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Make plans to attend our events all month long. Join us as we unite forces with local sponsors to promote breast health and kick [...]

Oncologist Discusses Esophageal Cancer

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

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Oncologist Justin Baker, MD with Jackson Oncology Associates recently appeared on the WLBT afternoon program to discuss symptoms and treatment options for esophageal cancer.