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MRHC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
March 5, 2020 4:08 pm
For more information and helpful resources, please visit our COVID-19 Page. Update – July 7, 2020, 3:30 pm IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOSPITAL AND CLINIC VISITOR POLICY The safety of patients,... View Article
Hospital Employees Make Impact for Oasis Medical Center
February 5, 2020 2:46 pm
The Oasis Medical Center is concluding a very successful year, full of providing outstanding and free care for women and families.... View Article
Hobson Named New CEO
January 24, 2020 4:15 pm
The board of trustees of Magnolia Regional Health Center is pleased to announce the selection of James (Jim) M. Hobson, MA,... View Article
Magnolia Behavioral Health Clinic Now Treating Individuals with Mental Illnesses
December 17, 2019 2:26 pm
Individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more can be seen in an outpatient clinic setting in Corinth,... View Article
Magnolia Regional Health Center Diabetes Education Service Merits ADA Recognition
December 12, 2019 3:54 pm
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate was recently awarded to Magnolia Diabetes Center at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) on November 13,... View Article
Davis Awarded CHCIO Certification
November 27, 2019 8:45 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that Brian Davis, Chief Information Officer, recently became a CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO.... View Article
MRHC Introduces New Billing Process
November 21, 2019 12:58 pm
Patients who received care at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) may notice a change in billing moving forward. MRHC recently implemented changes to the self-pay billing and collections process.... View Article
Magnolia Regional Health Center Announces Cigna Contract Resolution
November 19, 2019 10:47 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) announced today that an agreement has been reached with insurance provider, Cigna, and the healthcare organization. ... View Article
Dr. Jennifer Garrett Performs MRHC’s First Laser Guided Cataract Surgery
November 14, 2019 10:44 am
After struggling with double vision, difficulty driving at night, and being unable to clearly see a TV monitor or computer screen,... View Article
Dr. Seger Morris Recognized As Emerging Leader
November 12, 2019 3:04 pm
Dr. Seger Morris, DO, MBA, FACOI, FACP, CPHQ, Internal Medicine Physician at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC), was recently recognized as an American Osteopathic Foundation James M.... View Article
MRHC Announces Information Regarding Cigna and CHIP Plans
October 24, 2019 9:52 am
To see financial services offered by Magnolia Regional Health Center, including accepted insurance, click the link below. See MRHC Financial Services Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) announced today that both the hospital and affiliated physicians are currently in network with Cigna and have entered into formal negotiations with the insurance provider. ... View Article
Magnolia Welcomes Interim CEO
August 19, 2019 4:13 pm
The board of trustees of Magnolia Regional Health Center has named John R. Harding as Interim CEO of the organization. “We appreciate John stepping into this important interim leadership role and believe he will do a fantastic job leading our hospital during this transition,” said Lex Mitchell,... View Article
Dr. Jackson Honored as Mississippi’s Family Physician of the Year
August 12, 2019 8:57 am
William G. Jackson of Corinth, was honored as Mississippi’s Family Physician of the Year 2019 at the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Annual Meeting in July.... View Article
MRHC Recognized for Stroke and Heart Attack Care
August 9, 2019 11:21 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) has once again been recognized with a trio of quality achievement awards for excellence in stroke and heart attack care.... View Article
MRHC Internal Medicine Residency Expands its Reach: Engaging the Community and Expecting Excellence
July 17, 2019 1:56 pm
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States is facing a real and significant shortage of physicians. ... View Article
Magnolia Regional Health Center Launches State’s First Emergency Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
June 12, 2019 11:26 am
Throughout rural Mississippi, emergency settings are experiencing an increase in patient volumes and a shortage of emergency physicians, fueling demands for highly qualified emergency nurse practitioners (ENP). ... View Article
A Lifetime of Service and Commitment
May 29, 2019 12:48 pm
Longtime physician and Magnolia Regional Health Center board member, Dr. Tommy Alexander, recently resigned from his board position. Although his time of serving on the board,... View Article
MRHC Welcomes New CFO
May 17, 2019 1:20 pm
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) has announced that Marc Nakagawa is the new Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President of Finance for the hospital and all of its entities.... View Article
Partnership Provides Sun Protection
April 2, 2019 4:07 pm
Tournament goers and routine park visitors now have an option for when the sun is glaring down on them, and protection is needed.... View Article
Think FAST
February 20, 2019 1:59 pm
Think FAST: Symptoms of Stroke and How to Spot Them There are two main types of stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Hemorrhagic occurs when there is bleeding in the brain and is the less common of the two.... View Article
What’s Your Type
February 20, 2019 1:03 pm
Diabetes Diagnosis & Management Roughly thirty million Americans are affected by diabetes. Understanding a diabetes diagnosis and following recommendations for management are the best ways to achieve and maintain optimal health.... View Article
Mental Health Challenges and Solutions
February 20, 2019 1:00 pm
Magnolia Behavioral Health: Providing Top-Notch Inpatient Mental Health Care One in five American adults will experience mental illness in a given year.... View Article
Pharmacy Residency Receives Accreditation
November 26, 2018 2:36 pm
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) has received an eight year accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists for approval of its Pharmacy Residency program.... View Article
Innovations in Heart Health Care
November 26, 2018 2:05 pm
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease in the United States.... View Article
Weighing You Down
October 31, 2018 4:34 pm
The enjoyment that comes from eating and drinking is undeniable. Often times, we base our days, trips, and holiday plans around what or where we are eating.... View Article
There’s No Place Like Home
October 31, 2018 4:13 pm
Dr. Gregory Hale vividly remembers his days growing up in Corinth when he and several friends would ride up and down the Shiloh Road strip or head up to Pickwick Lake on weekends.... View Article
Getting Back in the Swing of Things
October 31, 2018 2:00 pm
Quality time with family and a friendly game of golf is what Ronnie Armstrong spends his time doing these days. A longtime Savannah,... View Article
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
October 2, 2018 9:57 am
Information Provided by the American Physical Therapy Association Osteoarthritis of the knee (knee OA) is a chronic pain condition and a progressive disease that is caused by inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time.... View Article
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
October 2, 2018 9:48 am
Information Provided by the American Physical Therapy Association Hip osteoarthritis (hip OA) is the inflammation and wearing away of the cartilage of the hip joint.... View Article
Fibromyalgia
October 2, 2018 8:11 am
Information Provided by the American Physical Therapy Association Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is difficult to diagnose and can cause widespread painand fatigue.... View Article
Low Back Pain
October 2, 2018 7:56 am
Information Provided by the American Physical Therapy Association If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time,... View Article
MRHC Dialysis Unit Celebrates Milestone
September 4, 2018 11:28 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inpatient Dialysis Unit within the hospital. The unit and staff,... View Article
Lusby to Present in Baltimore
August 7, 2018 1:39 pm
Dr. Heather Lusby will be representing the Internal Medicine Residency Program from Magnolia Regional Heath Center at the High Value Practice Academic Alliance (HVPAA) National Conference in September in Baltimore,... View Article
Therapist Tackles Triathlon and Treating Patients
June 25, 2018 2:58 pm
Cold water was flowing. Rippling waves were pounding the shoreline. Thousands of triathletes notched mile after mile seeking to reach the finish line.... View Article
Pediatric Pool Tips
May 9, 2018 1:21 pm
By: Dr. Alicia Pressley-Moss Pediatrician at Magnolia Pediatric Clinic The April showers have subsided, and the flowers are blooming beautifully in northern Mississippi – yep,... View Article
Hospitalists Improving Healthcare at MRHC
March 29, 2018 9:49 am
By: Seger S. Morris, DO, MBA Healthcare is changing. At Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC), we seek innovative ways to care for our patients and ensure equal access to the best care offered.... View Article
MRHC Focused on Antibiotic Usage
February 9, 2018 3:12 pm
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most pressing public health problems.... View Article
MRHC Implementing Influenza Policy
December 21, 2017 1:17 pm
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Seasonal influenza activity continues to increase in the United States. The proportion of people seeing their health care provider for influenza-like-illness increased sharply from last week and has been at or above the national baseline for three weeks so far this season.... View Article
MRHC Receives 2017 Press Ganey Excellence Award
November 14, 2017 10:47 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center is pleased to announce it has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey.... View Article
Craven Honored with Statewide Recognition
November 8, 2017 12:58 pm
Magnolia Regional Health Center has long been recognized for its outstanding quality and employee achievements on a state and national level.... View Article
MRHC Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
October 30, 2017 10:38 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2017.... View Article
New Dialysis Unit Now Treating Patients
August 29, 2017 3:11 pm
Many dialysis patients traveling to go elsewhere for services can now be treated right here at home. Last week, Magnolia Regional Health Center opened the doors to its new inpatient dialysis unit.... View Article
Sinus Relief at MRHC
August 24, 2017 10:20 am
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, sinusitis affects about 1 in 8 adults annually and generally occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinuses.... View Article
Griffin Honored with Prestigious Award
August 22, 2017 12:23 pm
Magnolia Regional Health Center’s Graduate Medical Education program has seen a constant rate of growth and excellence throughout the last several years,... View Article
Magnolia Receives Trio of America Heart Association Awards
August 4, 2017 9:01 am
Last week, Magnolia Regional Health Center received a trio of the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® awards for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. ... View Article
Shingles
July 6, 2017 12:43 pm
By: Amanda Comer, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC According to the CDC, 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles.... View Article
School Readiness
July 6, 2017 12:20 pm
By: Alicia Pressley-Moss, M.D. As the school year rolls around the amount of snoozes on alarm clocks doubles as we find ourselves waking up early to get our kids ready.... View Article
Prevention is Key
July 6, 2017 12:14 pm
By: Dr. Valerie Norton Many patients often visit their doctor only when they are feeling ill, have an injury or an acute change in their health.... View Article
Radiation Therapy
June 30, 2017 3:23 pm
By: Micah Monaghan, MD Board Certified Radiation Oncologist West Cancer Center/The Cancer Center at Magnolia Cancer may be the scariest word that a physician ever tells a patient.... View Article
Carpal Tunnel
June 30, 2017 2:22 pm
By: James N. Long, MD FACS Hand and Plastic Surgeon at Magnolia Orthopaedic Center Most people have heard of “Carpal Tunnel”,... View Article
Importance of Primary Care
June 30, 2017 11:10 am
Primary care is often interpreted as a general, loose term when it comes to healthcare. We hear it often, but we don’t always know what it means.... View Article
Pizzimenti Serving a Purpose
June 7, 2017 3:26 pm
At Magnolia Regional Health Center, our hospitalists work in a variety of roles to ensure the best care for our patients.... View Article
Heat Related Illness in Children
May 31, 2017 5:09 pm
It’s so hot… birds are using potholders to pull worms from the ground. All joking aside, summer heat can cause serious health related problems.... View Article
Homegrown Physician Living Her Dream
March 3, 2017 10:53 am
By: Hayes Baker, MD In January of 2017, we introduced a group of physicians called Hospitalists who care for patients at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth,... View Article
Preece Recognized with National Award
November 19, 2020 8:55 am
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) physician, Dr. Peyton Preece, was recently named a 2020 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) James M. Lally,... View Article
Caring for Our Community for Generations to Come
November 4, 2020 3:48 pm
By: Jim Hobson, chief executive officer of Magnolia Regional Health Center For more than a half-century, Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) has served Corinth and the area surrounding Alcorn County as the community-based healthcare provider of choice for many of our community members.... View Article
Is Telemedicine Right for You?
November 4, 2020 2:57 pm
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients are sheltering in place as much as possible and limiting their activities outside of the home.... View Article
Are You Supporting Your Immune System?
November 4, 2020 2:52 pm
The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that help the body fight off infections and diseases.... View Article
Is It Time for Your Annual Checkup?
November 4, 2020 2:47 pm
Have you seen your primary care provider (PCP) this year for a wellness visit? If not, go ahead and schedule it now.... View Article
The Flu Shot and COVID-19
November 3, 2020 2:24 pm
Each year, about 20% of Americans get the flu, and this highly contagious respiratory infection typically leads to 225,000 hospitalizations and kills about 20,000 people.... View Article
6 Ways To Care For Yourself Before, During, and After Chemotherapy
November 3, 2020 12:27 pm
Once you receive that frightening diagnosis that you have cancer, your next challenge is the therapy, and most of the time they aren’t too pleasant.... View Article
Magnolia Minute – Common Mental Illnesses
October 22, 2020 9:34 am
By: Amanda Ham, Nurse Practitioner at Magnolia Behavioral Health Clinic Some of the most common mental illnesses include anxiety disorders, depressive disorders,... View Article
Magnolia Minute – Prevention is Key
October 13, 2020 1:55 pm
By: Dr. Valerie Norton, Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist at MRHC Many patients often visit their doctor only when they are feeling ill,... View Article
Magnolia Minute – Lung Cancer Screening
October 13, 2020 10:43 am
By: Dr. Jason Murphree, Radiologist at Magnolia Imaging Associates Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States,... View Article