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10/25/2025

This is what a successful Foot Rescue procedure looks like.

This was an 85-year-old patient, an extremely likable and vibrantly active individual who was being held back by a poorly healing wound on one calf. She came to Dr. Hodgkiss to restore circulation to her lower leg and foot. In the X-ray below, you can see how Southern VIP’s Foot Rescue procedure successfully restored blood flow. Her calf wound quickly healed as a result.

Learn more about Southern VIP Foot Rescue at https://southernvip.com/foot-rescue/

10/20/2025

Special jobs attract special people.

Southern VIP Nurse Practitioner, John Scallions, talks about why he loves his job so much. ‘That is one of the most amazing gifts a patient can give me when they say, “John, you guys found the problem. You fixed the problem, and now I understand how to try to prevent the problem from coming back.”’

John Scallions shares some special moments he has shared with PAD patients while working at Southern VIP. John says his greatest gifts come when patients sh...

10/16/2025

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is about more than just prominent veins in the legs. Venous insufficiency is a condition where the veins do not provide blood flow back to the heart properly and can lead to long-term complications, including pain, infection, lymphedema, and blood clots.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it may be time to visit a vascular specialist to determine if you have venous insufficiency. Luckily, Southern Vascular has vascular clinics in Memphis, Union City, Southaven, Olive Branch and Fulton. Call us at 662-775-0114 to make an appointment at any location.

10/14/2025

Testimonial Tuesday featuring Paul Reed, a patient from our Southhaven, Mississippi Southern VIP clinic.

"When I started on this journey with PAD, the problem that I had was my walking was hindered. I couldn't walk a certain amount of distance without pain and discomfort. And then, as I started going through the process, here with Southern VIP, I began to see my situation change for the better. And my walking, now, is much better. It gave me a better sense of mobility and hope...."

Paul Reed, a patient at Southern VIP in Southaven, describes his journey back to mobility when he found an effective treatment for his PAD and what it has me...

10/13/2025

World Thrombosis Day on Oct 13: Know the Clot, Stop the Consequences 🩸

Blood clots can sneak up on anyone. This World Thrombosis Day (Oct 13), learn the quick signs: swollen, warm or painful legs (DVT), and sudden shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing blood (possible PE).

Who’s at higher risk? Recent surgery, long travel or bed rest, cancer, pregnancy or hormone therapy, smoking, obesity, and unmanaged diabetes. Simple steps can help lower risk. Move often on long trips, stay hydrated, ask about compression stockings, and get a vascular check if you’ve got concerns.

Want a vascular screening or to learn prevention tips? Book with Southern VIP today.

Click here to learn more ➡️ https://southernvip.com/world-thrombosis-day-risks-signs-treatments/

10/10/2025

Monday is Thrombosis Awareness Day.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the legs. Left untreated, DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition, where the clot travels to the lungs. Compression socks can be helpful in the management of blood flow and swelling, but it is important to see a vascular specialist for a complete diagnosis and treatment recommendation.

At Southern VIP, we use vascular ultrasound as a frontline tool to visualize blood flow and detect clot formations in the legs and feet. Depending on the clot's location and size, we may recommend blood thinners or interventional procedures to remove the clot. These can be done in our locations on an outpatient basis. We do not treat cosmetic varicose veins.

Visit SouthernVIP.com to learn more about Southern VIP. We have locations in Memphis, TN, Union City, TN, Fulton, KY, Southaven, MS, and Olive Branch, MS.

10/07/2025

Testimonial Tuesday:

In this Southern VIP video review, Paul Reed, a patient at Southern VIP in Southaven, describes his journey back to mobility and what it means to him to be walking comfortably again. A better life starts here.

Paul Reed, a patient at Southern VIP in Southaven, describes his journey back to mobility when he found an effective treatment for his PAD and what it has me...

10/02/2025

Did you know that October 1 is designated as the International Day of Older Persons? Established in 1990, this day is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions, wisdom, dignity, and needs of senior citizens and to rededicate our efforts to ensure their well-being. Today's seniors are more active than ever, and we salute our senior patients who are living their best lives, right now.

09/30/2025

Thanks for spending PAD Awareness Month with Southern VIP learning about PAD, its symptoms, and treatment options. Even though PAD Awareness Month is officially ending, we hope you will continue to follow us for all things PAD. We have a lot more educational content to share.

Learn what makes Southern Vascular & Interventional Pain (Southern VIP) different, with long-term peripheral artery disease (PAD) management solutions design...

09/29/2025

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Nurse Practitioner, John Scallions, from our Southaven, MS office, appeared last Friday on WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi, as part of our Southern VIP patient education campaign for PAD Awareness Month 2025. In case you missed it, here was his interview. In it, John discusses PAD symptoms and risk factors, the Southern VIP Foot Rescue procedure, PAD Walking Programs, and the importance of a 2nd opinion when facing an amputation. For more great educational content on PAD, follow us on YouTube.

John Scallions appeared on WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi, for PAD Awareness Month 2025. John discusses PAD symptoms and risk factors, the Southern VIP Foot R...

09/28/2025

Maintaining your vascular health is not rocket science. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes and are over the age of 50, you should be checked for peripheral artery disease and leg blockages every 3 to 5 years. If you are experiencing symptoms, don't wait. Not sure if you have symptoms? Learn more at: https://southernvip.com/conditions-and-treatments/peripheral-artery-disease/ or give us a call at 662-775-0114.

09/27/2025

At Southern VIP, our clinical staff will do just about anything to make our PAD patients comfortable, and sometimes it's a little bananas.

Come experience the Southern VIP difference for vascular care.