Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto

03/13/2026

Baptist DeSoto is proud to be part of the community to help make a difference in the lives of others. Also, thank you to Southaven C of C for their commitment to our business community.

As President and CEO of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, I want to commend the leadership team at Baptist Memorial Hospital–DeSoto for the thoughtful creation of its Community Advisory Board and for the intentional way they are engaging business and civic leaders across our region.

Yesterday, the Advisory Board gathered to hear an important briefing from David Mitchell, head of hospital security, who provided a comprehensive overview of the hospital’s safety protocols and technology investments. His presentation highlighted several advanced measures currently in place, including body cameras for security personnel, license plate readers, and AI-powered identification systems designed to enhance situational awareness and response. He also shared updates on the hospital’s commitment to infant safety and the sophisticated fire alarm and emergency response systems that protect patients, visitors, and staff every day.

Equally encouraging was hearing about the strong working relationships the hospital maintains with the Southaven Police Department and the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office. Partnerships like these are essential in maintaining a safe, responsive healthcare environment for our community.

What makes this Advisory Board especially meaningful is the broad representation around the table. Business and community leaders, including the Mayor, Sheriff, DeSoto County Schools, local churches, restaurant leaders, higher education partners such as Northwest Mississippi Community College and University of Mississippi, nonprofit organizations, and hospital department leaders; all receiving timely, transparent updates about the hospital’s operations and priorities. That level of collaboration strengthens not only healthcare delivery, but the overall resilience of our community.

Join me in thanking Brian Hogan for his leadership and for his commitment to keeping Baptist DeSoto a first-class healthcare institution. We are incredibly fortunate to have a hospital of this caliber serving the people and businesses of Southaven, Mississippi.

03/12/2026

Laney Wilburn, Nurse Intern on 7T med/surg, is the recipient of the STAR (Service, Team Player, Attitude and Respect) Award. Laney does an outstanding job assisting with nursing responsibilities and connecting with patients and families to make a difference in the lives of others. !

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

03/03/2026

Thank you to the team who organized the symposium and to those who came to learn about advancements in cardiac and stroke care.

03/02/2026

Baptist DeSoto and the DAISY Foundation love to recognize nurses for the extraordinary compassionate, skillful care they provide patients and families. By honoring compassionate nurses, DAISY reinforces the importance of compassion in healthcare. Baptist Desoto presented the DAISY Award to Morgan Gray, registered nurse in the ICU, for demonstrating extraordinary compassion to a former patient and family during a difficult time. Her professionalism, grace, empathy and unwavering dedication exemplify the very best of nursing to this family upon the passing of their loved one. Morgan has been part of our team since 2018, and we are proud to have her at Baptist DeSoto! !

02/18/2026

Baptist’s HeartScore™ test is a simple, 10-minute scan that can detect heart disease before symptoms even occur. If you smoke or have diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and/or a family history of coronary artery disease, you could be at risk. Please call 662-772-3144 for more information or to schedule an appointment for your $99 calcium scoring test.

02/13/2026

Baptist DeSoto celebrated their team members and accomplishments with a special appearance from the Chick-fil-A cow.

02/10/2026

Are you a physician, RN, APP, AHP or EMS in cardiology, pulmonology, neurology or primary care? Then the 2026 Baptist Cardiac & Stroke Symposium is tailored made for you! Register today. Go to https://www.baptistonline.org/events/cardiac-and-stroke-symposium details. 🫀🧠

02/06/2026

Your heart is in good hands with us. As the only hospital in the state of Mississippi to receive the American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence, we will be honored to care for you and your heart.