| Baptist Trinity unveils children’s remembrance garden |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2009— Baptist Trinity Center for Good Grief and Hospice is partnering with Memorial Park Funeral Home and other sponsors to create the first ever Children’s Remembrance Garden; the first planting event will be Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| National organization ranks Baptist Memphis among nation’s best in several areas |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2009– HealthGrades, a national, independent health care ratings company, recently announced that Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis ranks among the
top 5 percent in the nation for cardiac surgery, stroke, gastrointestinal, pulmonary and critical care.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in November |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. and Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist offers breast cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2009– Baptist’s Women’s Health Center hosts Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist Booneville receives ACR accreditation |
BOONEVILLE, Miss., Oct. 28, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computerized tomography scan as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
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| Baptist DeSoto recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Oct. 21, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently recognized Marcia Hargett, a registered nurse, with the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses, which is given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| NEA Baptist offers free diabetes education classes |
JONESBORO, Ark., Oct. 21, 2009 – Nurse educators, dietitians, pharmacists and other experts at NEA Baptist offer free diabetes education classes that provide the skills and support necessary for patients to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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| Baptist invites Race for the Cure route residents to enter yard decorating contest |
Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women invites residents along the 2009 Memphis-MidSouth Komen Race for the Cure® route to enter Baptist’s Yard Decorating Contest.
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| Baptist Memphis recognizes nurse who performs 'above and beyond' expectations |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2009 – Debbie Reak, a nurse working in the myleosuppression unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, recently earned the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist sponsors adult diabetes support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2009- Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown is sponsoring a free, monthly support group for adults diagnosed with diabetes.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminar in October |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host a free community seminar in the hospital’s educational classrooms in October.
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| Baptist Memorial hospitals welcome new managers and directors |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2009 – Baptist Memorial hospitals recently hired or promoted several colleagues to manager or director positions.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist offers breast cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2009– Baptist’s Women’s Health Center hosts Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist College of Health Sciences sets new enrollment record |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2009 – This school year, Baptist College of Health Sciences set a personal enrollment record; its student body increased by 10 percent from last year.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist DeSoto offers the world’s smallest heart pump for cardiac procedures |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Sept. 16, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto now offers the world’s smallest heart pump for critically ill patients who are experiencing advanced cardiac failure or shock in recovering from a heart attack.
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| Baptist sponsors adult diabetes support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2009- Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown is sponsoring a free, monthly support group for adults diagnosed with diabetes.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in October |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 at noon and Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist to host Pink Tie Event to honor breast cancer survivors |
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2009 – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Baptist Memorial Health Care and The Avenue Carriage Crossing will host its first Pink Tie Event to honor Memphis area breast cancer survivors.
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| Baptist College of Health Sciences recognized for excellence in education |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2009 – The respiratory care program at Baptist College of Health Sciences was among a select group of programs recognized for Excellence in Education by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care in Marco Island, Fla., on July 16.
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| Baptist Golden Triangle donates $1,500 to Columbus YMCA Parkinson’s program |
COLUMBUS, Miss., Sept. 3, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle recently donated $1,500 to benefit the Parkinson’s Aquatic Exercise program at the Frank P. Phillips YMCA in downtown Columbus, Miss.
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| Baptist Germantown welcomes new physical therapist to Midtown location |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2009 – Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown recently welcomed Beverly Elliott to its staff of physical therapists at the hospital’s Midtown clinic, located at 1111 Union Ave.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to hold annual fall Christmas sale |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2009 –Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women will host an annual fall Christmas sale Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 25. Patrons will be able to shop in three different locations: The Dr. Sam P. Patterson Library, the hospital gift shop and suite 100 in the hospital’s Physician Office Building, located at 6215 Humphreys Blvd.
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| Baptist Trinity Hospice seeks volunteers |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2008 – Baptist Trinity Hospice, located at 6141 Walnut Grove Rd., will host a volunteer training session on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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| Baptist DeSoto expands nutrition services to offer outpatient counseling |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Aug. 21, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto now provides medical nutrition counseling by registered dietitians every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. by appointment.
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| Baptist DeSoto offers a free monthly car seat safety class to the community |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Aug. 18, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto is offering a free class on car seat safety every month beginning Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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| Baptist Germantown therapist earns certification |
GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2009 – The American Physical Therapy Association recently certified Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown physical therapist Mike Markee as a clinical specialist in orthopedic therapy.
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| Baptist Memorial hospitals welcome new managers and directors |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2009 – Baptist Memorial hospitals recently hired or promoted several colleagues to manager or director positions.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in September |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. and Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist Foundation to host charity art auction |
Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2009 – The Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its annual Art of Caring benefit to support the Baptist Trinity Hospice House and the Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chickasaw Oaks Village, 3086 Poplar Ave.
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| Baptist DeSoto opens first satellite T.K. Martin Center for rehabilitation |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., August 6, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto has partnered with the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability to open the center’s first satellite location for assistive technology, driving rehabilitation and biomedical engineering on July 29.
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| Baptist DeSoto recognizes nurse who performs above and beyond expectations |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., August 5, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently recognized Nicole Harville, a registered nurse, with the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses, which is given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist Memphis recognizes nurse who performs ‘above and beyond’ expectations |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2009 – Katrena Stafford, a nurse working in the pulmonary department at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, recently earned the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminar in August |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host a free community seminar in the hospital’s educational classrooms in August.
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| Baptist College of Health Sciences professor becomes new Society of Nuclear Medicine president |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 27, 2009 – Kathy Hunt, assistant professor and program chair of nuclear medicine technology at Baptist College of Health Sciences recently was named the 2009-10 president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s Technologist Section.
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| Baptist DeSoto offers STEMI course for DeSoto County paramedics |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 23, 2009 – Dr. Stanley Thompson, medical director of emergency services at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, recently presented an EMT Code STEMI course in the hospital’s new simulation lab to 49 DeSoto County paramedics.
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| Baptist Memorial Health Care hires new public relations specialist |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 22, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Health Care recently welcomed Brittany Bowles as the new public relations specialist in the organization’s corporate communications department.
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| Baptist Home Care and Hospice-North Mississippi opens office in Southaven |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 15, 2009 – Baptist Home Care and Hospice-North Mississippi recently opened an office in Southaven to provide greater convenience for its patients and employees in DeSoto County and the surrounding area.
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| Baptist Home Care and Hospice receives top marks during Joint Commission survey |
BATESVILLE, Miss., July 14, 2009 - Baptist Home Care and Hospice-North Mississippi, located in Batesville, recently became Joint Commission accredited as a freestanding home care and hospice agency.
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| Baptist DeSoto offers free smoking cessation classes |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 13, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will host a free smoking cessation class beginning Tuesday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m.
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| Baptist DeSoto recognizes nurse who performs 'above and beyond' expectations |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 12, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently recognized Lauren Black, a registered nurse, with the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses, which is given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist Collierville and Desoto Athletic Club Host Running Clinic at the Community Center |
Memphis, Tenn., July 10, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville and the Desoto Athletic Club, which is located within the Cox Community Center at 440 West Poplar, will host a running clinic on Saturday, July 18, at 9 a.m. in classroom 1 at the community center.
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| Russell Gross joins surgical staff at Baptist Lauderdale |
RIPLEY, Tenn., July 8, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale recently announced the addition of Dr. Russell Gross to its surgical staff.
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| Laparoscopic hysterectomy now available at Baptist DeSoto |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 6, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently added laparoscopic hysterectomy, a minimally invasive surgery which can lead to shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery time for patients, to its surgical services.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in August |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 6, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, at noon and Monday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist DeSoto welcomes new director of cardiovascular services |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., July 1, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently named Michelle Britton the new director of cardiovascular services.
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| Baptist Tipton scores highest quality rating in recent study |
COVINGTON, Tenn., June 30, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton recently received the highest rating for quality among Memphis-area hospitals based on a study by Data Advantage, a health care information company.
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| Baptist Memphis recognizes nurse who performs ‘above and beyond’ expectations |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 24, 2009 – Dena Thompson, a nurse working in the pulmonary department at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, recently earned the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist accepting applications for Teen Camp Good Grief |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 18, 2009 – The Baptist Trinity Center for Good Grief is now accepting applications for the ninth annual Teen Camp Good Grief to be held Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18 at Camp Bear Track in Drasco, Ark.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in July |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Wednesday, July 1, at noon, Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.
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| Baptist DeSoto protects newborns with infant security system |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., June 16, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently announced the installation of the Safe Place® Infant Security Solution to protect its infants and children from abductions, and give family members added peace of mind.
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| Baptist Collierville receives ACR accreditation |
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., June 15, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in CT scan as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
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| Baptist Memorial hospitals welcome new managers and directors |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 15, 2009 – Baptist Memorial hospitals recently hired or promoted several colleagues to manager or director positions.
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| Baptist DeSoto recognizes nurse who performs 'above and beyond' expectations |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., June 12, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto recently recognized Jessica Mann, a registered nurse in the emergency department, with the DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses, which is given in appreciation of the work nurses do.
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| Baptist Union County acquires digital mammography for breast cancer screening |
NEW ALBANY, Miss., June 11, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County recently announced the addition of Fuji’s Computed Radiography for Mammography system to its services.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women hosts RENEW weight loss program for teen males and females |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 11, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women will host a free 6-week weight loss program for teens beginning Monday, June 22.
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| Baptist hospitals named Best in Value in national survey |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 9, 2009 – Four Baptist Memorial hospitals were among the highest-rated Memphis-area facilities based on a recent study that measured the value of care provided by U.S. hospitals. Data Advantage, a health care information company, created the Hospital Value Index™ study, that examined more than 3,000 general acute-care hospitals in America. The hospitals in the study were judged on quality, affordability and efficiency and patient satisfaction. Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto earned the area’s highest Hospital Value Index score, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville’s scores were among the top 10 in the Mid-South.
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| Baptist Tipton receives Leapfrog recognition from Memphis Business Group on Health |
COVINGTON, Tenn., June 8, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton recently received an award from the Memphis Business Group on Health in recognition of the findings from the 2008 Memphis-area Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which surveyed Baptist Tipton among others.
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| Baptist sponsors adult diabetes support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 3, 2009- Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown is sponsoring a free, monthly support group for adults diagnosed with diabetes.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
Memphis, Tenn., June 3, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist offers breast cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 3, 2009– Baptist’s Women’s Health Center hosts Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist DeSoto hosts SuperSitter course |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., May 22, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto will offer a SuperSitter course for preteens and teens on Monday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Four Baptist nurse managers selected to attend 2009 Nurse Manager Leadership Institute |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2009 – Four nurse managers with Baptist Memorial Health Care were recently selected to attend the 2009 Nurse Manager Leadership Institute.
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| Baptist DeSoto inpatient rehab program ranked among nation’s best for quality |
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., May 20, 2009 – The inpatient rehabilitation program at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto was recently ranked in the top 10 percent for quality in a report published by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.
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| Baptist Golden Triangle named Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in mammography |
COLUMBUS, Miss., May 19, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle has been certified as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in Mammography by the American College
of Radiology.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in June |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 19, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. and Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist partners with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to build one of group's largest homes |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 13, 2009 – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Baptist Memorial Health Care today dedicated one of the larger Habitat house ever built in Memphis.
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| Baptist Collierville hosts SuperSitter course |
Collierville, Tenn., May 6, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville will offer a SuperSitter course for preteens and teens on Wednesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Janie Sweat named chief nursing officer for Baptist Lauderdale |
RIPLEY, Tenn., April 30, 2009 – Janie Sweat was recently named the new chief nursing officer for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale.
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| Baptist Collierville recognizes nurse who performs ‘above and beyond’ expectations |
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn., April 30, 2009 – Jennifer Thurmond, a nurse working in the step-down unit at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville, received the hospital’s first DAISY Award, which is given in appreciation of the work nurses do
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
Memphis, Tenn., April 29, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist offers breast cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 29, 2009– Baptist’s Women’s Health Center hosts Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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| Swine Flu Update: How Baptist is Prepared |
Because we have a responsibility to care for our community no matter what the circumstance, our hospitals stand ready to address our community’s needs during this time. We have had plans in place for more than two years and receive regular updates, hold drills, educate staff and adjust plans as needed.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in May |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 23, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 20, at noon.
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| Baptist Tipton and Lauderdale donate to Dyersburg State Community College |
COVINGTON, Tenn., April 21, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale recently donated $180,000 to Dyersburg State Community College to fund a nursing instructor position at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center for the next three years.
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| Baptist Memphis ranked among ‘Top 125 Hospitals’ in nationwide survey |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 21, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis was recently named one of the leading 125 hospitals in the nation in a survey conducted by Consumers’ Checkbook and reported in the May/June issue of “AARP The Magazine.”
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| Baptist Memorial hospitals welcome new managers and directors |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 14, 2009 – Baptist Memorial hospitals recently hired or promoted several colleagues to manager or director positions.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminars in May |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 13, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host free community seminars in the hospital’s educational classrooms in May.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in April |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, at noon and Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m.
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| Health care ratings group gives Baptist North Mississippi high marks for care |
OXFORD, Miss., March 20, 2009 – HealthGrades, a national health care ratings organization, recently announced that Baptist North Mississippi has the state's top-rated cardiac surgery and coronary interventional procedures program, and its orthopedic and cardiac surgery services rank in the top 10 percent in the nation.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminars in April |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 10, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host free community seminars in the hospital’s educational classrooms in April.
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| Baptist colleagues raise $1 Million for Baptist Trinity Hospice House and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 6, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. employees are celebrating a landmark in the employee phase of the "Our House is Your House" capital campaign for the Baptist Trinity Hospice House and Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief as they have surpassed the million dollar mark.
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| Kimmie McNeil Vaulx named system director of corporate communications for Baptist Memorial Health Care |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 4, 2009- Kimmie McNeil Vaulx was recently promoted to system director of corporate communications for Baptist Memorial Health Care.
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| Baptist sponsors adult diabetes support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 4, 2009- Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown is sponsoring a free, monthly support group for adults diagnosed with diabetes.
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| Baptist Rehab-Germantown welcomes new physical therapist to Cordova Athletic Club location |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 3, 2009 – Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown recently welcomed Jenny Doza to the staff of physical therapists at the Cordova Athletic Club, which is one of Baptist Rehab Germantown’s three satellite rehab locations.
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| Baptist Weight Loss Center to offer free seminars in March |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, at noon and Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2009 - Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminars in March |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host free community seminars in the hospital’s educational classrooms in March.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to hold class for preteen girls and mothers |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2009 - Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women will host a “Changes” class to explain the various aspects of puberty for girls 10 to 13 years old and their mothers on Tuesday, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in classrooms A, B and C on the first floor of the hospital, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd.
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| American Heart and Stroke Association hosts Art for Heart |
Southaven, Miss., Feb. 6, 2009 – The works of Mississippi artists will take center stage on Feb.28 at Art for Heart, an event designed to raise money for the American Heart and Stroke Association.
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| Baptist Golden Triangle's new linear accelerator one of only two in Mississippi |
Columbus, Miss., Feb. 5, 2009 – Baptist Centers for Cancer Care, located at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, is now treating cancer patients with a new linear accelerator that performs radiation treatment much faster and more precise than standard machines and opens the door to more treatment options for physicians.
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| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to offer free community seminars in February |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, located at 6225 Humphreys Blvd., will host free community seminars in the hospital’s educational classrooms in February.
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| National study recognizes Baptist Memphis for quality |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2009 – For the second consecutive year, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis has earned the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award™, putting it among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for overall quality.
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| Baptist Golden Triangle has new weapon against breast cancer |
Columbus, Miss. Jan. 23, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle has made a major expansion to its women’s health and wellness services with the addition of a new Hologic digital mammography system. The new unit provides radiologists with a more sophisticated screening tool when looking for potential areas of concern that may indicate the presence of breast cancer.
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| Baptist partners with American Cancer Society to host prostate cancer support group |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2009- Baptist Centers for Cancer Care is partnering with the American Cancer Society to host a prostate cancer support group, Man to Man®.
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| Baptist sponsors adult diabetes support groups |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2009- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown are sponsoring free, monthly support groups for adults diagnosed with diabetes.
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| Baptist offers breast cancer support group |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2009– Baptist’s Women’s Health Center hosts Women Helping Other Women, a breast cancer support group, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
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| Baptist to Host Eighth Women’s Heart Sunday Event |
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2009 – Baptist Memorial Health Care and Macy’s have joined forces to present the eighth annual Women’s Heart Sunday event on Feb. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at all four Memphis-area Macy’s stores.
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