Baptist Memorial Health Care

03/19/2026

💫 Hannah Peters is a registered dietitian with Baptist's BestHealth program and a rising star in the well-being space!

She makes her passion for nutrition known to her clients and peers! Recently, she was rewarded with the Memphis Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Emerging Dietetics Leader Award 🏆

We couldn't be more proud! Please join us in congratulating Hannah!

Learn more about Hannah and Baptist's BestHealth team at https://www.baptistonline.org/besthealth

03/14/2026

✨ Take a moment to reminisce with us on the 2026 Glitz Gala!

Baptist Cancer Center staff and patients recently joined to share stories of survival while enjoying live music and more during the fifth annual Glitz Gala, benefiting The Pink Wig Project and Baptist Cancer Center.

Two-time cancer survivor and Baptist Cancer Center patient Gerald Owens shared his amazing story of survival on the Baptist Better Health blog: https://bpt.st/3P8YJZN.

03/07/2026

🔬 Former National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins (virtually) discussed all things faith and medicine with Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine students in Groner Auditorium.

Collins' journey with discovering Christ through medicine is an inspiration to many 💙

Read about some of the wisdom Collins shared with Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine students on the Baptist Better Health blog 🔗: https://bpt.st/3Nqo68O

03/05/2026

Baptist Memorial and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center finalize merger: https://bpt.st/4rSqMv2

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 4, 2026– Memphis-based Baptist Memorial Health Care and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould, Arkansas, finalized plans to merge on Feb. 28, 2026, increasing Baptist Memorial’s hospitals to 25 and solidifying the organization’s position as one of the largest not...

03/04/2026

💙 March is , and we'd like to highlight cancer survivor Ashleigh Parker as our !

She not only survived cancer but uses her experience to help and inspire other cancer patients. She advocates for biomarker testing and through DeSoto Hope, she and four other cancer survivors spread hope through gift baskets and scholarships.

While colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women with a lifetime risk of about 1 in 25, it is also one of the most treatable when caught early! Get screened today to live a full life like Ashleigh!

To learn more about colorectal cancer screening and treatment at Baptist Cancer Center, visit https://bpt.st/40fDx6G.

03/03/2026

On the last Friday of American Heart Month, health care professionals and industry experts came together for the 2026 Baptist Cardiac & Stroke Symposium, presented by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

From insightful presentations to discussions, this event provided an opportunity to share knowledge and advance patient care.

🔗 To learn about the high-quality heart and vascular services Baptist offers, visit: https://www.baptistonline.org/services/heart.

02/22/2026

🙏 How has God been faithful to you 🙏

Matt Brown, senior paster of Germantown Baptist Church, shared an inspiring message for this month's Rev. Jimmy Terry Preaching Series. Pastor Brown received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Blue Mountain Christian University and his Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

To hear the full sermon, please visit https://youtu.be/MMAao95p3ao.

02/17/2026

🫀 Baptist Heart Institute patient Chip Frazier is grateful for his donor and heart transplant team at Baptist Heart Institute at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis!

Because of them, he received treatment close to home and experienced the transformative power of organ donation. His story is inspiring! 💙

Read about the life-changing effect of Chip's heart transplant on the Baptist Better Health blog 🔗: https://bpt.st/4akwcIV

02/13/2026

🗓️ What's on your health care vision board for 2026?

We recently had the chance to stop by Baptist Memorial Hospital - Crittenden to find out what team members are looking forward to this year. 🎤 Tell us, did any of these items make your list?

To join our team at Baptist Crittenden, visit https://careers.baptistonline.org.

02/13/2026

Students from Memphis Business Academy recently had the opportunity to visit Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton with Dr. Jeremiah Tyson, CEO/founder of "Minorities Educated. Destined to Succeed."

M.E.D.S. encourages student excellence despite difficulties. Through the program, students tour Baptist Memorial hospitals and meet health care professionals.

To learn more about working at Baptist and in the health care field, visit https://careers.baptistonline.org/.