Baptist commits time, resources to battle one of Mid-South’s biggest health problems

More than one-third of Memphians have high blood pressure. That’s why local organizations like Baptist are starting and supporting programs to help reduce the incidence…

Hackers steal data of 4.5M patients in second largest HIPAA breach

Tennessee-based Community Health Systems—which operates 206 hospitals across 29 states—discovered a breach recently and believes the cyber-attack occurred in April and June. CHS officials said…

‘Scar-less’ hysterectomy offers dramatic medical and cosmetic benefits

Hysterectomies are the second most common surgery among women in the United States. Locally, they are performed quite frequently as a result of fibroids, which…

Annual fundraising art auction raises thousands to help hospice patients, grieving children

The 15th annual Art of Caring auction raised about $55,000 to benefit the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief….

Ask the Expert: High Fructose Corn Syrup

It may not be called “sugar,” but high fructose corn syrup is a sweetener we may need to avoid. In this edition of “Ask the Expert,”…

Baptist Medical Group physician hosts local TV show

Dr. Mark Castellaw, medical director for BMG-The Medical Group, now can add “television host” to his resume. His show, Health Matters with Dr. Castellaw, covers…

Baptist Union City honors retiring physician

In recognition of his retirement after 40 years of service, Baptist Union City recently held a reception for Dr. Rodger Lewis, a pathologist. Congratulating Dr….

Grief center helps Baptist team members deal with tremendous losses

[button color=”blue” size=”medium” link=” http://bpt.st/901goodgrief” icon=”” target=”true”]To donate, please click here.[/button] Since opening in 2010, the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief has provided…

Baptist DeSoto collecting much-needed items for overseas soldiers

Baptist DeSoto has launched its annual Shoeboxes for Soldiers drive to collect supplies for DeSoto, Marshall, Tunica, Tate and Panola county troops stationed overseas. The…

Baptist colleagues go platinum: Jenni Shirey

Jenni Shirey, a human resources representative for Baptist Golden Triangle, is the latest member of the “HumanaVitality platinum” club to share her view of the…