Behavioral Health Services in Alcorn County

Who is Magnolia Behavioral Health?

Magnolia Behavioral Health is a 19 bed inpatient adult and senior psychiatric unit located on the 3rd Floor North at Magnolia Regional Health Center, consisting of 10 geropsych beds and 9 adult beds. Our program offers acute stabilization, treatment and referral services, including voluntary and involuntary admissions. Our unit treats adults and seniors with a range of psychiatric illnesses in an inpatient treatment setting. Our service offers the people of Northeast Mississippi accessible, quality patient care- the core of the hospital’s mission. Our behavioral health unit will primarily focus on disorders including depression, psychosis, anxiety and chronic mental illnesses. Therapies include psychotherapy, educational groups, activity groups and family education. After discharge, a weekly aftercare group is provided. The center is not able to treat those persons with acute medical or surgical issues. Patients can be accepted by referral or referred for an assessment by an Emergency Room provider. At Magnolia Behavioral Health, patient confidentiality is stressed and carefully protected by the Magnolia Behavioral Health staff. Admissions and referrals to Magnolia Behavioral Health are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confidential consultations are available at no charge by calling (662) 293-4280 or (800) 366-1245.

Expert staff include

Board Certified Psychiatrists
On-site Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Licensed Social Workers
Registered Nurses
Mental Health Technicians
Activity Therapist
Registered Dietitians
Physical and Occupational Therapy

Senior Behavioral Care

Magnolia Behavioral Health – Senior Care is a 10 bed geriatric psychiatric treatment program accepting voluntary and involuntary patients. Our mission is to help our patients and their families identify and maintain their highest level of functioning achievable. Our Senior Care program offers an acute treatment program designed to address a wide range of geriatric psychiatric disorders that require hospitalization. This highly specialized program provides acute care to geriatric patients exhibiting psychiatric symptoms. Our geropsych team is skilled at completing comprehensive assessments and intervening in highly complex cases involving psychiatric, functional and psychosocial issues.

Who are our patients?

Recent attempted suicide (within 72 hours)
Suicidal ideation
Risk of violence or dangerous assaultive behavior or other acutely uncontrolled behavior as a result of a psychiatric disorder
Self-mutilatioin behavior as a result of a psychiatric disorder
Acuse onset of exacerbation of hallucinations, delusions, and illusions that magnitude and severity of which threaten the patient’s or family’s well-being
Failed outpatient therapy
Manic state admitted for appropriate inpatient treatment
Evidence of symptoms and/or behavior or verbalizations reflecting significant risk or potential danger (or actual demonstrated danger) to self, others, or property. Must be documented a minimum of everyday
Severely impaired social, family, educational, vocational, or developmental functioning or severely disordered behavior. Acute onset of inability to cope with stressful situations

What patients are we unable to accept?

Patient is bedridden, therefore unable to participate in psychiatric milieu
The patient requires assistance from a mechanical ventilator
The patient requires IV fluids or medications (other than occasional antibiotics) or who require constant tube feedings, has central IV lines, PICC lines, or has external A-V shunt
Patient has a known, active, communicable disease which might be easily spread in a communal living environment
Patient is a moderate-to-severe developmental or physical delay, unable to understand and/or participate in an adult milieu
Recent post-operative patients who still have drains, unstable vital signs, or abnormal lab values which could pose a risk to the patient in a non-medical setting.
Patient with proven diagnosis of dementia, with no acute behavioral change or no known psychiatric disorder, and no expectation for positive response to treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

If you or a family member/friend are admitted to Magnolia Behavioral Health, you may have a few questions. Please take a minute and review the following questions/answers: How long will I be a patient on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit? Length of stay depends on many things, including the treatment plan that is designed especially for you. Your doctor and treatment team will discuss this with you in the first few days. Can I have a private room? Private rooms and semi-private rooms are available Can I make telephone calls? There are 2 patient phones on the unit where patients may make and receive telephone calls during scheduled phone times. Telephones are turned off during group and bed times. What activities will I be required /asked to participate in? Daily activities include group therapy, social activities, a daily meeting with your doctor and staff member. Can I smoke while I am on the unit? No. MRHC is a tobacco free facility, but nicotine gum and/or patches can be ordered by the physician. Contact Us

Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis Treatment in Corinth, MS

This particular form of arthritis is completely natural, and occurs gradually as the joints begin to wear down over time.

As people age, the cartilage between their joints will deteriorate and fray, which can leave the joints vulnerable to bone-on-bone contact. This type of motion can be very painful, and can limit the individual’s mobility, thus qualifying it as a type of arthritis.

Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis

While osteoarthritis is primarily caused by the aging process, there are other contributors that can lead to its development, such as:

Obesity
Prior injury to the joint
Family history of osteoarthritis

Common Symptoms

Usually, individuals with osteoarthritis will experience significant pain as the bones of the joint move against one another. This pain is often worse in the mornings, when the joints are stiff from lack of motion.

Other common symptoms of osteoarthritis include swelling of the joint, clicking or cracking noises coming from the joint, and inhibited mobility of the joint.

Treatment for Osteoarthritis

There is no way to cure osteoarthritis, but there are ways in which patients can relieve the troublesome symptoms associated with the condition. These methods include both surgical and non-surgical options.

If an individual wishes to avoid or delay surgery to treat their osteoarthritis, it is best to try:

Lifestyle changes: by avoiding high-impact activities and maintaining a healthy weight, you can relieve the strain that is put on your joints in everyday life.
Medications: simple over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines can help to greatly reduce swelling and pain within the joints. Prescribed medications, such as corticosteroids, may also be advised by your doctor if OTC medicines are ineffective.
Physical therapy: working with a professional to improve joint mobility while also preserving the remaining cartilage can provide substantial benefits to some patients.

In the event that nonsurgical options are unsuccessful, surgery may be the next consideration for an individual with severe osteoarthritis pain. The age and activity level of the patient will be the biggest determinants for surgical intervention. Typical osteoarthritis surgeries include:

Arthroscopy
Joint fusion
Osteotomy
Joint replacement

Getting Treatment from MRHC

For the treatment that works best for you, be sure to contact Magnolia Regional Health Center’s Orthopaedic Center of Excellence. Alternatively, you can request an appointment online through our secure form.