Orthopaedic Surgeon Brian Johnson, MD, with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, was named Executive Medical Director of Baptist Orthopaedic Services. Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia. He then completed his residency in general surgery at Louisiana State University, followed by his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Madigan [...]
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Brian Johnson, MD, Named Orthopaedic Services Executive Medical Director
Friday, January 6th, 2012Seminar: Oh, My Aching Legs
Thursday, December 1st, 2011If you are experiencing a particular leg pain brought on by standing, made worse by walking, and relieved by bending forward at the waist or sitting, this seminar is for you. Don’t miss neurosurgeon Eric Amundson, MD, as he explains how minimally invasive decompression and fusion can help. $5 optional lunch. The meeting is on [...]
Seminar: THE CUTE SHOES MADE ME DO IT: HELP FOR BUNIONS
Friday, November 11th, 2011On November 14, at 11: 45 am, join Orthopaedic Surgeon Jamey Burrow, MD, to find out your options for this common foot disorder. If you can’t say no to cute shoes, you may be paying a price in the form of unsightly and painful bunions. It’s time to stop hurting. $5 option lunch at Baptist Madison Campus. To [...]
October 28: Do you “KNEED” a new joint?
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011If you are living with constant pain in your knees that pain relievers can’t touch, you should consider a partial or total knee replacement. Join orthopaedic surgeon Jeff Almand, MD to learn how the latest technology is making this surgery more precise. $5 optional lunch 11:45 AM, Baptist for Women Conference Center Click here to [...]
HealthGrades Report: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center One of the 100 Best Hospitals in the Nation for General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement and Prostectomy
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011HealthGrades, most trusted in the nation, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes,named Mississippi Baptist Medical Center among the Best 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, General Surgery, and Prostatectomy.
Joint Replacement Program Wins Award for Reduction in Blood Transfusions
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Joint Replacement Program honored for the greatest reduction in blood transfusions by reducing their rate from 43% to 8%. These statistics demonstrate the hospital’s focus on their patients’ and the collaboration between the staff and surgeons.
Clinton Native Selected as Baptist Medical Center Nurse of the Year
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011During this year’s Nurses Appreciation Day on May 6, Baptist announced Laura Finch as the 2010 Nurse of the Year. Finch is a native of Clinton, Miss and graduated from Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss. She began her nursing career at Baptist Health Systems in Orthopedics on May 2007 and continued to advance her [...]
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Names Mississippi Baptist Medical Center as Blue Distinction Center
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011Baptist is the first and only hospital to be named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies.
Laura Finch Honored as Nurse of the Year During Nurse Appreciation Day
Friday, May 6th, 2011Laura Finch, RN, a Baptist Nurse in the Joint Replacement Center, was selected as Nurse of the Year for 2011 at Baptist Medical Center. Her family and friends appeared for a surprise visit. Finch was awarded during Nurse Appreciation Day which was held today at Baptist. Baptist held a reception for nurses in appreciate for [...]
Baptist Opens Joint Replacement Center Offering New Concept to Patient Care
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011With over 1,400 joint replacement surgeries performed annually, Baptist Medical Center opens a new unit specializing in joint replacement surgery. The dedicated unit incorporates comprehensive treatment approach aiming to shorten recovery, improve outcomes and encourage wellness. Along with specifically dedicated trained staff, a Joint Care Coordinator guides patients every step of the way from admissions [...]
