Magnolia Welcomes Interim CEO
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, MRHC Board Chair. “Our board is actively searching […]
Dr. Jackson Honored as Mississippi’s Family Physician of the Year
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. The John B. Howell, MD, Memorial Award, as it is formally known, was first given in 1977 in memory of Dr. Howell, a pioneer in the practice of […]
MRHC Recognized for Stroke and Heart Attack Care
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. The American Stroke Association and American Heart Association recently announced that MRHC had received the American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke BRONZE and SILVER Quality Achievement Awards […]
MRHC Internal Medicine Residency Expands its Reach: Engaging the Community and Expecting Excellence
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States is facing a real and significant shortage of physicians. However, Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) is doing their part in training the next generation of physicians to ensure quality care is provided for patients in the region. “We began training Medical Students in […]
Magnolia Regional Health Center Launches State’s First Emergency Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
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). The role of the ENP requires specialized knowledge and advanced clinical procedural competencies. Nationally, twelve academic ENP programs exist indicating a gap in specialty preparation and education. The […]
A Lifetime of Service and Commitment
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, which he served on for 27 years, has come to a close, his leadership and commitment to MRHC and the community will not be forgotten. “Words can’t express how […]
MRHC Welcomes New CFO
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. Marc will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations for MRHC, including financial reporting, financial planning and monitoring cash flows. Having 16 years in health care finance […]
New Service Announcement: MRHC Now Offers $95 Cardiac Screenings
MRHC is pleased to announce patients can receive five tests for $95 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Cardiac screenings are recommended for individuals who are not actively seeing a cardiologist. You can read more about this service offering here. To schedule your screening, call (662) 293-1026.
Partnership Provides Sun Protection
Tournament goers and routine park visitors now have an option for when the sun is glaring down on them, and protection is needed. Through a partnership between Magnolia Pediatric Clinic and the Corinth-Alcorn Park and Recreation department, new sunscreen dispensers have been placed strategically around the park to offer a solution to those needing quick […]
12 Simple Solutions to High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions like a stroke, a heart attack, kidney disease, and chronic heart failure. If that doesn’t give you the motivation to manage your blood pressure, this might.