MRHC Set to Receive Vaccinations This Week
Optimism is high at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) this week, as the health system is scheduled to receive the highly anticipated vaccinations to begin administering the first of two doses to frontline staff members. The shipment of vaccinations, produced by Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create […]
MRHC and MDsave Partner to Increase Access to Medical Care for Patients
Partnership brings out-of-pocket patients the same high-quality care as insured patients at affordable, transparent prices. With an ever-increasing number of Americans paying out of pocket for healthcare, Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) is taking steps to help these patients get the medical care they need, when they need it. By partnering with online healthcare marketplace […]
COVID-19 and a Look Ahead
By: Amy Davis, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Director of MRHC Express Care The year 2020 has proven to be like no other we have experienced. With the ongoing pandemic, our lives have been flipped upside down and altered with an abundance of precautions. I miss the days before we knew the phrase “social […]
Find Solutions for Back Pain
We are tough on our backs. Although your back can resist a lot of force, you may find years of hard work, home renovations or sleeping improperly have gradually led to a nagging, shooting or dull pain. Low back pain is especially common for adults in the United States. Thankfully, you have options available to […]
When to Take Your Child to the Doctor
If you’re a parent, it’s common to worry about your child. And if your child isn’t feeling well, you’re almost certain to wonder when to take your child to the doctor or another healthcare provider. Should you always go, just to be on the safe side? Or is it better to wait it out? Mild […]
Manage Acid Reflux in 6 Steps
Occasional acid reflux—also known as heartburn—is common and not usually cause for concern. If acid reflux occurs frequently, however, it may be a sign of a more serious problem. Normally, a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) keeps stomach acid from flowing backward into the esophagus. If the LES weakens, acid can get through. […]
Magnolia Minute – What is Osteoarthritis?
By: Dr. Beth Lindsey, Rheumatologist at Magnolia Specialty Clinic Osteoarthritis is a common cause of joint and back pain. In fact, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the world and one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability. It goes by many names, including “wear and tear” arthritis, “old age” […]
Preece Recognized with National Award
Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) physician, Dr. Peyton Preece, was recently named a 2020 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) James M. Lally, DO, National Emerging Leader Award recipient. The National recognition award, given in Dr. Lally’s name, serves to honor an outstanding osteopathic physician, between two to six years, whose leadership inspires others, whose noticeable accomplishments […]
Caring for Our Community for Generations to Come
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. This year, as it has been for all of us, has been […]
Is Telemedicine Right for You?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients are sheltering in place as much as possible and limiting their activities outside of the home. While all Magnolia Regional Health Center provider offices are open and seeing patients in person, we realize that decisions about remaining home have caused many patients to avoid scheduling healthcare appointments. This decision […]