2020 Health Directory by The Oxford Eagle

2020 NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTHCARE GUIDE

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF 2020 NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTHCARE GUIDE

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Dedicated to your care. Baptist North Mississippi is proud to offer exceptional care to Oxford and Lafayette County, with advanced services and premier technologies to provide high-quality care for generations to come. • Acute and Outpatient

• Heartburn Treatment Center

• Sleep Disorders Center

Rehabilitation

• Cancer Center

• Weight Loss Center

• Chest Pain Center

• Women’s Pavilion

Get Better. baptistonline.org/northmiss

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PROVEN COMMITMENT TO NORTH MISSISSIPPI

aptist launched a new era of patient care in our region three years ago, opening the doors of the new Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi located at 1100 Belk Boulevard in Oxford.

This larger, ultra-modern hospital has given BMH North Mississippi more room to serve patients with their cutting-edge technology, highly skilled physicians and innovative health care. Their unprecedented growth in 2019 demonstrates BMH North

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Mississippi is committed to this region and to providing its residents with the most comprehensive medical services available this day and age. In 2019 alone, BMH North Mississippi welcomed 45 new physicians into the fold

in an effort to provide patients with stateof-the-art care in their own back yard. For over nearly 30 years, their physicians and staff have been caring for patients

while focusing on innovation, research and quality. The services they provide to our community offer access to great healthcare close to home. Their care providers are

here for you in times of need, but also as your neighbors, friends and family. Now is the time to get better with Baptist.

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Understanding Weight Loss Surgery Sponsored By Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

eight loss, for many people, is a touchy subject – especially for those who are fighting being overweight or obese. For many, weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery, can be an excellent option for people to lose weight and help create a better quality of life for them. The best part is, candidates don’t even have to leave Oxford to have the surgery performed.

MOST COMMON BARIATRIC SURGERY The most common form of bariatric surgery practiced now is a procedure called sleeve gastrectomy. Sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that limits the amount of food one can eat by removing 75 to 80 percent of the stomach. “So instead of this big reservoir there, the stomach is now the size of a banana. More importantly, the part of the stomach that is removed during surgery creates the chemical

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hormone Ghrelin,” said Dr. Walker Byars, who specializes in bariatric and general surgery at Oxford Surgical and Bariatric clinic in Oxford. Ghrelin is the hormone that prepares the body for food. This is what generates the sense of hunger in the body.

DETERMINING WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY Candidates for this surgery are determined by their BMI, or Body Mass

Index. BMI is the height-to-weight ratio of an individual, which determines an individual’s body fat. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 indicates an individual is overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates an individual is obese. The surgery usually lasts 45 minutes to an hour, and most patients are up and walking by the end of the day after surgery. The surgery can be performed laparoscopically or robotically. Both types of operations are minimally invasive and help with the short surgery and recovery time. Byars uses the Da Vinci robotic surgical system to perform sleeve gastrectomies, and has performed more than 1,000 surgeries with the system. “Da Vinci is a huge help to me, because it helps us get the surgery right with the same successful results every procedure,” Byars said.

LIFE AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY After the surgery, the patients are immediately put on a diet. Most

patients, depending on their field of work, are back at work within two weeks after surgery. The next part that comes after the surgery recovery is a year-long program, during which the patients meet with the doctors and staff to make sure they are on track. This year-long intensive program is what makes Baptist different from other weight loss programs. “It’s different than anything we do, like if you have your gallbladder taken out, you come in and have the surgery, then we see you post-operation and send you on your way. This we go through and see the patients an entire year, sometimes longer, and can see the patients change,” Byars said. Success rates for the program are above 95 percent, and the average amount of weight loss over the course of one year is 100 pounds. Patients have to commit to a lifestyle change of eating healthier and exercising for the program to work, meeting with dietitians and staff periodically

to make sure they are on the right track. The program also offers support groups, where patients can share their experiences with other patients and learn and help each other. “The whole goal behind the program and the surgery is not to get the patient to a certain weight, it is to get patients to where they are happier, healthier and live longer,” Byars said. For more information about the surgery and the weight loss program, contact Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi at 1-800-976-5589 or Dr. Therrien and Dr. Byars at Oxford Surgical and Bariatric Center, 662-234-4744. Patients who are interested can also attend a free bariatric seminar, which is offered once a month at Baptist. Patients will be educated on the surgery and program and hear testimonials from former patients at the seminar. Check the event calendar for the next upcoming seminar on weight loss surgery at https://www.baptistonline.org/events

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Baptist Hospital earns Baby-Friendly designation

BY ANNA GUIZERIX

ew babies on the block will receive a higher standard of care thanks to Baptist Hospital-North Mississippi’s latest designation as a Baby-Friendly birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. has designated Baptist a Baby-Friendly facility for its commitment to encouraging new mothers to breastfeed their babies, a statement from the hospital said. The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. According to the statement, scientific evidence points to lower risks for certain diseases and improved health outcomes for both mothers and babies who breastfeed. Bill Henning, administrator and chief executive officer of BMH-NM, said the prestigious designation is the product of hard work. “Earning Baby-Friendly designation is a great achievement and one that Baptist is extremely proud of,” Henning said. “Our team went through extensive training to

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Recognition as a Baby-Friendly facility demonstrates our team’s commitment to providing evidencebased maternity care with the goal of achieving optimal infant feeding, as well as strengthening the bond between mother and baby

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— Mark Ottens chief nursing officer at BMH-NM

learn how best to support new families in infant feeding. Without their hard work and dedication this accomplishment would not have been possible.”

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As part of the Baby-Friendly initiative, healthy newborns at Baptist Hospital-North Mississippi are placed immediately on their mothers at birth for skin-to-skin contact. Babies are not interrupted for unnecessary medical procedures as they bond with their mothers and make their first feeding attempts. Baptist Hospital-North Mississippi is one of five Baby-Friendly facilities in the state. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Recognition as a Baby-Friendly facility demonstrates our team’s commitment to providing evidence-based maternity care with the goal of achieving optimal infant feeding, as well as strengthening the bond between mother and baby,” said Mark Ottens, chief nursing officer at BMHNM. “The Baby-Friendly assessment team’s rigorous review of our program is another confirmation that we are delivering the highest standard of care to our new mothers.”

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Oxford, Mississippi Health Care Providers ACUTE REHABILITATION BRETT LAMPTON, MD DEVIN WELLS, MD 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-4233 Fax: 636-1629

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY CLAIRE ROSENBLATT, MD WINN WALCOTT, MD 1190 S. 18th Street Ext. 236-7522 Fax: 236-7526

ANESTHESIOLOGY

ERIC HUTTO, MD BRETT PERSON, MD SCOTT STEED, MD GREG THOMPSON, MD 1100 Belk Blvd. 913-9229 Fax: 901-844-1592

CARDIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR & THORACIC SURGERY

MARK CAMPBELL, MD CAL LANEY, MD MARK STRONG, MD TIFFANY LEISTER, NP 2209 Jefferson Davis Dr. 281-1115 Fax: 281-1113 J. KEVIN HALL, MD ERIC JOHNSON, MD JUSTIN MAY, DO BUNKER STOUT, MD HOPE ROSS, NP RAQUEL VAUGHAN, NP MCKENZIE WILLIAMSON, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 201 636-2400 Fax: 236-0081

LAWRENCE DEESE, MD HECTOR DOX, MD SONQUANETTA OWENS, NP KATY WATERS, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 200 636-2452 Fax: 636-2285

DERMATOLOGY

PHILIP LORIA, JR., MD JENNA COOPER, PA 2204 Jefferson Davis Dr. 236-6850 Fax: 236-5010 LYNDSAY SHIPP, MD KATIE JENKINS, PA 705 Sisk Avenue, Suite 105 371-1326 Fax: 371-1325

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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

PATRICK CARR, MD PRESTON GALLAHER, MD CAS HEATH, MD MICHAEL KOURY, MD ANTONE ‘MAC’ NICHOLS, DO TAYLOR SAWYER, MD THOMAS SMITH, MD JASON WALLER, DO LARKEN WARE, MD PAULA AKERS, NP JAMIE HOLLOWAY, NP MINDY LAFAYETTE, NP COURTNEY SESSUMS, NP KATHERINE SOLDEVILA, NP MELISSA WILLIAMS, NP 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-1196 Fax: 636-1633

FAMILY MEDICINE

KARLA BURNETT, NP LAURA HILL, NP 2580 Jackson Ave. W., Suite 44 234-9112 Fax: 234-9058 MONA CASTLE, MD THOMAS GLASGOW, MD 2161 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-1791 Fax: 234-4790 Michelle Cullen, NP 1914 University Ave. 238-7860 Fax: 238-7871 SHAUN HELMHOUT, MD KECIA KIRK, MD KATHRYN PASTRELL, MD JACKEY TURNER, MD CHRIS BECKUM, NP JENE SMITH, NP 1397 Belk Blvd. 236-4675 Fax: 281-0819 ERIK RICHARDSON, MD 1306 Belk Blvd. 236-1927 Fax: 236-3727 LESLIE SHEFFIELD, NP 2716 West Oxford Loop, Suite 171 715-3335 Fax: 638-3054

GASTROENTEROLOGY

DAVID BRIDGERS, III, MD HENRY JOHNSON, JR., MD S. TODD THREADGILL, MD

JOHN WEBB, MD ERNEST WILLIAMS, MD BRIDGETT GREEN, NP CARAH WALKER, NP 1208 Office Park Dr. Annex office: 1204 Office Park Dr., Suite B 234-9888 Fax: 281-8927

GENERAL SURGERY WALKER BYARS, MD BRIAN HAMILTON, MD SCOTT THERRIEN, MD 506 Azalea Dr. 234-4744 Fax: 234-4749

JOY HUGHES, MD ALDEN KIRK, MD MICHAEL LOVELACE, MD 2169 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-1530 Fax: 236-0028

HEMATOLOGY

CLAYTON ALLEN, MD ALEKSANDAR JANKOV, MD RYAN YATES, MD 504 Azalea Dr. 636-4444 Fax: 636-1696

HOSPITALIST

MOHAMMAD ALKHATIB, MD SHAYAN BUTT, MD TIFFANI GARRETT, MD SAMUEL HARRIS, MD SAMANTHA HOUSTON, MD SAURABH KEJRIWAL, MD CHANDRA KRISHNA, MD TAIYAMUM LAILA, MD MARGARET MACMILLAN, DO HAFIDA MUMALLAH, DO NAVNEET KAUR PANESAR, MD ALEXANDER PARR, MD JACOB WHELAN, MD PATRICIA DONAHUE, PA 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-5189 Fax: 636-1664

INTERNAL MEDICINE

JEFFREY DENNIS, MD CHARLES HILL, MD MILTON HOBBS, MD COOPER MCINTOSH, MD KATHRYN ELLIOTT, NP

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MARGARET EMBRY, NP MEGHAN MILLS, NP NATALIE NELSON, NP SHARON UPTON, NP 551 Azalea Dr. 234-0332 Fax: 234-2891

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

CLAYTON ALLEN, MD ALEKSANDAR JANKOV, MD RYAN YATES, MD 504 Azalea Drive 636-4444 Fax: 636-1696

NEPHROLOGY

MORRIS HAMILTON, MD SON LAM, MD CHRIS MILLER, MD KATHY THOMAS, NP 1790 Barron St. 236-2900 Fax: 236-2922

NEUROLOGY

MEGAN EDWARDS, DO WILLIAM OWENS, IV, MD MALCOLM ROLAND, MD PENNY BURCHAM, NP 2908 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100 281-0112 Fax: 281-0943

NEUROSURGERY

JOSHUA HUGHES, MD ROBERT INGRAHAM, MD KIMBERLY REDDEN, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 202 636-2451 Fax: 636-2290

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

SAMUEL COLE, MD WILLIAM HENDERSON, MD BLAKE SMITH, MD HANNAH DYE, NP DEANNA MACKIE, NP 2610 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-1731 Fax: 236-2392 MEREDITH GRIFFIN, MD JULIE HARPER, MD M. GLENN HUNT, MD KAITLYN MIZE, MD GREGORY PATTON, MD

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

KATIE SABATIER, CNM 1204 Medical Park Dr. 236-5717 Fax: 234-4016

OCULOPLASTIC SURGERY THOMAS TANN, III, MD 1308 Belk Blvd. 234-6551 Fax: 234-0468

OPHTHALMOLOGY

DOTY FARMER, MD RANDY RICHARDSON, MD THOMAS TANN, III, MD JONATHAN ZOGHBY, MD 1308 Belk Blvd. 234-6551 Fax: 234-0468 WILLIAM MAYO, DO JAMES SHIPP, MD 2890 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-3937 Fax: 234-3898

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

STEVEN BLACKWOOD, MD DANIEL BOYD, MD KURRE LUBER, MD COOPER TERRY, MD ANNA BURNS, PA BETH NORRIS, NP 497 Azalea Dr., Suite 102 513-2000 Fax: 513-2001

ALLEN LIGON, III, DDS 1121 MIMOSA DR. 236-5300 Fax: 236-5580 Scott Whitaker, DMD, MD 2886 S. Lamar Blvd. 236-7888 Fax: 236-2025

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE CAL ADAMS, MD TYLER MARKS, MD A. RYVES MOORE, MD ROWLAND ROBERSON, MD PHILLIP SANDIFER, MD MIRANDA BENNETT, NP MAMIE KOSKO, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 330 371-1925 Fax: 234-3544

ED FIELD, MD 2401 Professional Dr. 234-0424 Fax: 234-0485

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

FORD DYE, MD SCOTT HARRISON, MD JOHN LAURENZO, MD B. PEARSON WINDHAM, MD 497 Azalea Dr., Suite 101 234-1337 Fax: 281-1490

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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

PAIN MANAGEMENT

KIRK KINARD, DO CHRISTIANNE CURBOW, NP TERESA HEWLETT, NP 2215 Jefferson Davis Dr. 638-0462 Fax: 866-658-0083 JAY MCDONALD, MD 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 202 901-522-7700 Fax: 901-259-2034

PATHOLOGY

LISA CHANDLER, MD JOHN FULLENWIDER, MD JULIE HICKS, MD RICKEY HICKS, MD MEGAN KEMPE, MD 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-1051 Fax: 236-5236

PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENTS

MICHAEL DENNIS, MD DOUG SANFORD, MD MOLLY SINGLETARY, MD TREY WARRINGTON, MD NEELI KIRKENDALL, NP MCKENZIE WILLS, NP 101 Farm View Drive 513-4399 Fax: 513-4330 TANYA FITTS, MD BROOKE UNDERWOOD, NP 1300 Access Rd., Suite 400 236-3939 Fax: 236-3924 JOE HARRIS, MD PAULA AKERS, NP SARA KAIN, NP 2888 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-8286 Fax: 234-6644 CATHERINE PHILLIPS, DO 2682 West Oxford Loop, Suite 130 371-1543 Fax: 371-1548

PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST LISA UNRUH, MD 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-3200 Fax: 636-1627

PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY

PAUL KLIMO, JR., MD 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 202 636-2451 Fax: 636-2290

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

DEVIN WELLS, MD JOSHUA MINGA, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 202 636-2451 Fax: 636-2290

PLASTIC SURGERY

Dan Shell, IV, MD 2680 West Oxford Loop 236-6465 Fax: 236-6455

PULMONOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE

JEFFREY EVANS, MD JENNIFER GARDNER, DO KATY MINGA, NP JULIE RUSSELL, NP 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 200 636-2450 Fax: 636-2295

RADIATION ONCOLOGY JOHN CANTRELL, MD 504 Azalea Dr. 636-4300 Fax: 636-1694

RADIOLOGY

MARK GUNN, MD WILLIAM KING, MD KEITH LAWRENCE, MD LEE NORRIS, MD S. TODD ROTH, MD ALLEN SNEED, MD 1100 Belk Blvd. 636-1182 Fax: 380-5230

RHEUMATOLOGY

KIRK EDDLEMAN, MD MICAELA PERKINS, NP LEIGH ANNE VANDEVENDER, NP 504 Azalea Dr. 636-4333 Fax: 636-1704

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SLEEP MEDICINE

JEFFREY EVANS, MD 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 220 636-2250 Fax: 636-1661

URGENT CARE

HOLLY ARMSTRONG, NP STEPHANIE BARRETT, NP TRACY SMILEY, NP 1929 University Ave. 236-2232 Fax: 236-2264 BRANTLEY CATLETTE, NP LISA CLARK, NP JAMIE FORTNER, NP MIELE HUDSPETH, NP 1902 B Jackson Ave. W. 234-6464 Fax: 238-2901 DAVID COON, MD WILL DABBS, MD ANDREA BYNUM, NP CHASTITY HEATH, NP TIFFANY LEISTER, NP JAN PADEN, NP HOPE ROSS, NP RACHEL SLEDGE, NP 1487 Belk Blvd. 234-1090 Fax: 234-4398

UROLOGY

JOSHUA GRIFFIN, MD BRENT HARDIN, MD JAMES HARDIN, MD LAND RENFROE, MD JORDAN WINDHAM, MD MICHELLE BARBEE, NP LISA BRADHAM, NP JASON MELTON, NP 2168 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-1448 Fax: 234-5374

VASCULAR SURGERY

ALDEN KIRK, MD MICHAEL LOVELACE, MD 2169 S. Lamar Blvd. 234-1530 Fax: 236-0028

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY WALKER BYARS, MD SCOTT THERRIEN, MD 506 Azalea Dr. 234-4744 Fax: 234-4749

SERVICES

Services offered at Baptist Memorial Hospital THE ER IN OXFORD, MS

At Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi the 23-bed Emergency Department is open 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, caring for over 40,000 patients annually from throughout North Mississippi.

ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION UNIT

Baptist Memorial Hospital North-Mississippi Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit focuses on restoring each patient’s highest level of functioning and independence. The friendly, encouraging staff supervises the

13-bed unit, helping patients reach daily goals and long-term therapeutic milestones. The team works closely with patients who lack the ability to perform routine daily activities due to stroke, fractured hips, neurological disorders, amputation, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The specialized team includes a medical doctor trained in internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational and speech and language therapists; a social worker, medical and surgical specialists, a clinical psychologist, respiratory therapists and clinical nutrition staff.

MAMMOGRAPHY (BREAST DIGITAL TOMOSYNTHESIS)

With innovative 3D mammography, doctors at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi have an advanced screening tool that improves early detection of breast cancer by giving doctors a detailed view of the breast tissue. Images are sliced, allowing doctors to see between tissue without any structures possibly obstructing a view of small tumors. This is especially important for the 50 percent of women who have dense breast tissue. Please call 662-636-4252 to schedule your mammogram.

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SERVICES

BAPTIST CANCER CENTER

The team of cancer treatment professionals has years of experience in their field. The Center, located one mile south of the Baptist Memorial HospitalNorth Mississippi campus, offers chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The center also has advanced technology, including a linear accelerator, a CT simulator and a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner. New procedures, including brachytherapy (prostate seed implants) and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), are performed at the center. Medical Oncology Clinic: 662-6364444 Infusion Clinic: 662-636-4400 Radiation Oncology Clinic: 662636-4300 Rheumatology Clinic: 662-636-4333

GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES

Gastroenterologists at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi diagnose and treat diseases of the upper and lower digestive tract, as well as pancreatic, liver and gallbladder disease. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures include fiber-optic endoscopy of the upper and lower intestinal tract, ERCP (imaging of the biliary tract and pancreas), enteroscopy, capsular endoscopy of the small intestine and high-resolution esophageal manometry.

HEART CARE CENTER

The Baptist North Mississippi Heart Care Center offers the full continuum of advanced cardiac care, from heart surgery to cardiac rehab. When seconds matter, technology is used that provides rapid diagnostics and better treatment for patients. And the accredited Chest Pain Center continues to provide comprehensive heart care services all in one advanced facility. The Heart Care Center has two dedicated catheterization labs, an electrophysiology lab, and a peripheral vascular lab, as well as a multitude of noninvasive diagnostic procedures. The center also offers a two-phase cardiac rehabilitation program designed to restore patients to normal levels of activity and reduce future risk of heart problems. Other diagnostic and non-invasive services include echocardiography (M-mode, 2-D, doppler and transesophageal), non-invasive vascular studies, electrocardiography (EKG, ECG), coronary intensive care, and Holter monitoring. Invasive services include cardiovascular surgery, renal angiography, aortography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTCA), coronary stents, and pacemaker and internal defibrillator implantation. 662-6362197

HEARTBURN TREATMENT CENTER

While heartburn is, a common symptom experienced by almost everyone after a spicy meal or period of increased stress, chronic heartburn can be indicative of a much more serious problem, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a serious condition that has been linked to esophageal cancer. This center

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offers diagnostics for GERD, including upper endoscopy, esophageal manometry and pH monitoring, as well as medical therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and new therapies. Please call the Baptist Heartburn Treatment Center at 662-6362120 for a free consultation. They offer diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment options that can end the burning and stop the damage.heartburnrelief@bmhcc. org

MATERNITY SERVICES

Baptist North Mississippi wants you and your family to have a positive experience. The staff is committed to providing high-quality care. They offer prenatal classes and special programs before and after your baby arrives. They have designed programs and services to help you and your family prepare for the joys of pregnancy and childbirth. BABY-FRIENDLY® DESIGNATION Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has been designated a Baby Friendly® hospital. This prestigious international award recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies. The honor was bestowed by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The criteria for the designation is based on Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and are designed to set the standards for the best possible breastfeeding

SERVICES

support for mother and infant in the maternity setting, ensuring high-quality care in this critical area of mother/baby care. The Baby-Friendly designation is for a period of five years. Each year, Baptist North Mississippi will report statistics related to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to achieve re-designation.

OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC CENTER (ODC)

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi provides quality outpatient diagnostic services, including 3T MRI. Other advanced technologies include 3D mammography, breast MRI and our 64-slice cardiac CT scanner. 504 Azalea Drive Oxford, MS 38655 662-636-4250

OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION

Baptist Outpatient Rehabilitation offers comprehensive care for patients who need therapy or rehabilitation needed to recover from surgery, injury or conditions related to chronic disease. Dedicated to each individual, the specialized team of licensed physical, speech and occupational therapists help patients of all ages and conditions. Patients can choose to work with a specific therapist who communicates with primary physicians ensuring treatment plans and goals are met. Baptist Rehabilitation allows most patients to resume their daily lives and routines with less pain and improved function. Using the latest therapeutic techniques and treatments, the team sees patients recovering from any number of conditions, including: back and neck pain, balance difficulty, cancer

rehabilitation, cognitive and memory difficulties, feeding or swallow difficulties, LSVT Big and Loud for Parkinson’s patients, Lymphedema, orthopedic injuries, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Sensory Integration Disorders, speech and language difficulties, sports related injuries, stroke rehabilitation, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), traumatic brain injuries, total joint replacements and wound care. They also offer outpatient rehabilitation Pediatric Treatment to help children reach their full potential for a wide range of childhood illnesses, syndromes, conditions and injuries. Baptist Outpatient Rehab offers Therapeutic Dry Needling, a highly-effective form of physical therapy used to relieve chronic pain, restore mobility and treat musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Talk with your primary care provider about making Baptist’s outpatient therapy program a part of your recovery. Medical Plaza 1 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 130 Oxford, MS 38655 Outpatient Rehab: 662-636-1265 Cardiac Rehab: 662-636-1265

Medical Plaza 1 100 Baptist Memorial Circle, Suite 130 Oxford, MS 38655 Outpatient Rehab: 662-636-2250 OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

SURGICAL AND PROCEDURAL SERVICES

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi offers a wide range of surgical services through our inpatient and outpatient surgery departments, and the staff is prepared to make you as comfortable as possible during your procedure.662-636-2100

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

For patients struggling with obesity, surgical treatment is available at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi through the sleeve gastrectomy procedure. For more information, please call 1-800-976-5589.

SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER

Providing diagnostic services and treatment to patients who show symptoms of a sleep disorder, Baptist’s Sleep Disorders Center was the first in North Mississippi to earn accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The center is conveniently located inside the hospital and has four hotel-style observation suites to monitor patients for obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, periodic limb movements, narcolepsy and insomnia.

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Patient Guide Checking into the hospital can be an intimidating experience for some. Follow these guidelines to ensure your stay at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi goes as smoothly as possible. First things first:

Ask your doctor what will happen during your hospital visit. Ask for a simpler explanation for anything you don’t understand. Select an “advocate” to help you during your hospital stay. You need a trusted family member or friend to assist you, in your room, during stressful moments, remembering things you can’t and making sure your wishes are respected.

PREPARE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FILE

Be prepared to share your medical history with the doctors and nurses who will be caring for you. An at-home medical file is a convenient way to gather the documents that you may need if hospitalized: • Medical directive documents, including a living will and durable power of attorney for health care decision-making. • A list of your current medications, including any over-the-counter drugs, herbal medicines and alternative products including the dose, frequency and reason for taking each. • A list of all your allergies, including food, environmental and medication allergies. • If you have a problem with falling or other safety issues, note that, too. • A list of your physicians and their phone numbers. • A list of all pharmacies and phone numbers.

MEDICATIONS YOU RECEIVE AT THE HOSPITAL

While you’re in the hospital, your physician may prescribe more than one medication for you. Ask these questions about them and write down the answers: • What are the names of the medications I’m taking? • Why am I taking this medication? • What times will I be receiving the medication? • Can I see what my medications look like? • May I have a summary list of my discharge medications?

PRE-ADMISSION AND INSURANCE

Please let Baptist know ahead of time that you are coming. Most insurance companies require prior approval or certification. • Notify your insurance company as soon

as you think you will have to go to the hospital. • Many insurance companies require you to notify them no later than 48 hours after an emergency admission to the hospital. • Your insurance company may or may not be responsible for paying for your services. It depends on your policy. • You and your physician are responsible for making sure you have met all the conditions of your policy. Your personal information: Keep in mind that you are being admitted to the hospital because your physician, who is a member of the medical staff, has requested it. Therefore, we will need to get some personal information from you, including financial and medical records required by law. These records are confidential and will not be released to persons not involved in your care or payment for your care without your written consent. • Ask your doctor what will happen during your hospital visit. Ask for a simpler explanation for anything you don’t understand. • Select an “advocate” to help you during your hospital stay. You need a trusted family member or friend to assist you, in your room, during stressful moments, remembering things you can’t and making sure your wishes are respected.

PREPARE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FILE

Be prepared to share your medical history with the doctors and nurses who will be caring for you. An at-home medical file is a convenient way to gather the documents that you may need if hospitalized: • Medical directive documents, including a living will and durable power of attorney for health care decision making (see below). • A list of your current medications, including any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, herbal medicines and alternative products including the dose, frequency and reason for taking each. • A list of all your allergies, including food, environmental and medication allergies. • If you have a problem with falling or other safety issues, note that too. • A list of your physicians and their phone numbers. • A list of all pharmacies and phone numbers.

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YOUR LEGAL MEDICAL DIRECTIVES

You should prepare an advanced medical directive, either a signed and notarized living will or a durable power of attorney for health care. You may also set up an advance care plan or appoint your own health care agent using the forms below. • In case something happens and you can’t make decisions for yourself, these legal documents let your doctors and family know what you have already decided about your care. • Tell your doctors and family about this now so there aren’t any surprises. • If you need to set up a living will or power of attorney while you are already in the hospital, notify Patient Registration. • If you do not bring a copy with you, have someone bring it to the hospital to be placed in your medical chart as soon as possible.

MEDICAL DIRECTIVE LEGAL FORMS

If you don’t already have the documents listed above, you can print, fill out and sign an advance directive, with or without an attorney. Two (2) witnesses must sign in your presence or you must have the document notarized. The forms can be found online at https://baptistonline.org.

MEDICATIONS YOU RECEIVE AT THE HOSPITAL

PRE-ADMISSION AND INSURANCE

Please let Baptist know ahead of time that you are coming. Most insurance companies require prior approval or certification. • Notify your insurance company as soon as you think you will have to go to the hospital.

• Many insurance companies require you to notify them no later than 48 hours after an emergency admission to the hospital. • Your insurance company may or may not be responsible for paying for your services. It depends on your policy. • You and your physician are responsible for making sure you have met all the conditions of your policy. Your personal information: Keep in mind that you are being admitted to the hospital because your physician, who is a member of the medical staff, has requested it. Therefore, we will need to get some personal information from you, including financial and medical records required by law. These records are confidential and will not be released to persons not involved in your care or payment for your care without your written consent.

DURING YOUR STAY

Make sure you have a copy of the Patient Bill of Rights in your hospital room. If for any reason you feel you aren’t receiving the best care possible, talk to the nurse in charge or the hospital’s patient relations representative. • For your safety, you will receive an identification wristband to wear until you are discharged from the hospital. • Any medications you bring into the hospital must be left with the nurse.

• Please do not keep valuables or money with you. The hospital cannot be responsible for them. • Electronic appliances, such as hair dryers, clocks, electric razors and curling irons, must be checked and approved by someone from nursing services before being used in your room. • Do not bring pillows or blankets from home. If you need extra linens, please contact someone at the nurses’ station.

COUNTDOWN TO CHECK-OUT

Procedures for your check-out or discharge from the hospital involve your doctors and staff working together. Please be patient during this process. We understand your eagerness to return home! • Your doctor will advise you that you are ready to be discharged from the hospital and will write orders directing the hospital staff to begin the discharge process. • Your nurse will act on any orders your doctor has ordered prior to discharge. This could involve final tests or lab procedures that need to be completed prior to your leaving. This process can take several hours. • At this point, you may not be completely recovered and may need extra attention and care at home. Please tell your nurse you would like to speak with a case manag-

er and/or social worker if you need help in planning for special equipment. • Contact family members to arrange a ride home, unless you will be traveling by ambulance (hospital staff will handle that). Be sure to let the hospital staff know if you prefer a particular ambulance service. • Once you have been officially cleared for discharge, your nurse will remove your IV and other medical devices, discuss with you any physician instructions, such as follow-up visits and how to take medications. • Finally, you will be assisted to the door by a member of the hospital staff.

MANAGING YOUR PAIN

Based on your comfort level, your health care providers will develop a pain management plan for you while you’re in the hospital. Be sure to share with your doctor what has worked to relieve your pain in the past and to provide honest answers to questions about the pain you’re experiencing. • Don’t hesitate or be afraid to tell the hospital staff if you’re in pain. • Don’t wait to report pain. Pain is much easier to control when it first begins than when it has become intolerable. • Actively help your health care professionals assess your pain. Answer their questions as completely and honestly as you can.

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VISITOR GUIDELINES

PARKING

Parking for patients and visitors is available in the front parking lots at the hospital and emergency room main entrances. Handicap accessible parking spots and expectant mother reserved spots are also available in the parking lots. Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved or designated areas. Please be sure to always lock your vehicle. If you need an escort to your vehicle, you may call the operator for Security or dial ext. 11911 from a telephone located inside the hospital.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

The main entrance and emergency room entrance is located at 1100 Belk Boulevard. There is a stop light located at the main entrance.

OVERNIGHT GUEST SERVICES

Regular patient rooms have a sofa for one (1) overnight guest. It is recommended all overnight guests obtain a pass from the front desk before 10:00 p.m. Please ask a staff

member for linens. Guests should fold bedding each morning to help maintain a pleasant and tidy room. Our guests with patients in the ICU are welcome to stay overnight in the ICU family waiting room assigned to that unit. Recliners and linens are available for your convenience.

CAFETERIA—FIRST FLOOR

WEEKDAYS Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. WEEKENDS Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

COFFEE SHOP—FIRST FLOOR Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

CHAPEL

The hospital chapel is located on the first floor and is always open to provide a quiet place for prayer and meditation. Special holiday

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worship services and observances are announced in advance. Pastoral Services: 662-636-1138

DESHEA’S GIFT SHOP— FIRST FLOOR GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday closed 662-636-1088

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.

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BAPTIST NORTH MISSISSIPPI RECEIVES

CHEST PAIN CENTER ACCREDITATION

BY JAKE THOMPSON

aptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for its efforts in treating patients with chest pain. The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in 2019. The accreditation comes after an on-site evaluation of the hospital staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experience a heart attack. PCI is also known as coronary angioplasty. It is a nonsurgical procedure that opens narrowed or blocked coronary arteries with a balloon to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack “Baptist North Mississippi has demonstrated its commitment to providing Lafayette County and the surrounding area with excellent heart care,” Phillip D. Levy, MD, FACC, said. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Baptist North Mississippi with Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation.”

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This higher level of accreditation recognizes the outstanding care our Heart Center provides our cardiac patients

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— Bill Henning

Administrator and CEO of Baptist North Mississippi

Levy is the chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. Hospitals that receive the accreditation must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves completing a gap analysis, examining variances of care, developing an action plan and an on-site review and monitoring for sustained success. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians and other administrative staff that earnestly support

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the efforts leading to better patient education and improved patient outcomes. “This higher level of accreditation recognizes the outstanding care our Heart Center provides our cardiac patients,” Bill Henning, Administrator and CEO of Baptist North Mississippi, said. “The dedicated focus, teamwork and collaboration exhibited by our cardiac physician and our clinical team throughout the hospital are the reason Baptist North Mississippi earned this impressive designation. Our community members are the ones who benefit most from having this advanced level of cardiac care so close to home.” The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals such as Baptist North Mississippi access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptoms of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort.

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