Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Clinic

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Clinic Same-day appointments are available; walk-ins welcome; call 1-800-the-desk (843-3375).

🧬 Think you know your cancer risk because of your family history? Think again.Only 10% of cancer cases are linked to inh...
11/14/2025

🧬 Think you know your cancer risk because of your family history? Think again.

Only 10% of cancer cases are linked to inherited genetic risk. That means most cancers - 65% - occur in people who aren’t considered high risk.

Angela Taylor, FNP and certified genetic counselor, breaks down the myths and facts about cancer genetics in her latest blog. From who should consider genetic testing to how screening guidelines apply even if you test negative - this is a must-read for anyone navigating cancer risk.

šŸ’” Genetic counseling can guide screening and prevention. And it’s more accessible than ever. Many patients pay little to nothing out of pocket.

šŸ”— https://bit.ly/4qyN8Sa

North Mississippi Health Services' Sports Medicine Program and Specialty Orthopedic Group will host a Saturday Morning S...
11/13/2025

North Mississippi Health Services' Sports Medicine Program and Specialty Orthopedic Group will host a Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic on Saturdays through Nov. 15 at 1211 S. Gloster St., Tupelo for any student-athlete who was injured in this week's game.

Doors open at 8 a.m., and injured athletes must register before 8:45 a.m. to be seen during the Saturday clinic. The initial visit is free; X-rays are included but medication is not. For more information, call (662) 767-4200.

Before Sherryl Jewett had the first symptom of lung cancer, screening with low dose CT gave her advance warning. ā€œIn my ...
11/13/2025

Before Sherryl Jewett had the first symptom of lung cancer, screening with low dose CT gave her advance warning.

ā€œIn my case, it was found so early,ā€ said the 71-year-old retired school secretary. ā€œI’m extremely grateful.ā€

Read more of Sherryl's story at https://bit.ly/3WiXxn1.

11/13/2025

WTVA anchor Tanya Carter spoke with Tandalaya Traylor, a nurse practitioner with North Mississippi Health Services, about preventing prediabetes.

North Mississippi Health Services is pleased to welcome Dr. Chad Farley, board-certified podiatrist, to its medical team...
11/11/2025

North Mississippi Health Services is pleased to welcome Dr. Chad Farley, board-certified podiatrist, to its medical team. Dr. Farley will provide care for patients at Amory Podiatry Clinic as well as the Foot Specialty Clinic in Tupelo.

Read more about Dr. Farley at https://bit.ly/4qr3An8.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Mississippi and the U.S.—but we can change that. At North M...
11/10/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Mississippi and the U.S.—but we can change that.

At North Mississippi Health Services, we’ve been screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT scans for over a decade. Thanks to early detection, 70% of cancers found through screening are diagnosed in stages 1 or 2, when treatment is most effective.

šŸ“Š Mississippi is expected to see 2,800 new lung cancer cases and 1,600 deaths this year.

āœ… If you’re between 50–80 with a history of smoking, talk to your provider about screening. It could save your life—or someone you love.

šŸ”— https://bit.ly/42XKLhx

North Mississippi Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit is hosting a Christmas Toy Drive through Dec. 31 to make the season br...
11/10/2025

North Mississippi Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit is hosting a Christmas Toy Drive through Dec. 31 to make the season brighter for children in the hospital.

Toys will be given to young patients on the Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. New toys may be dropped off at NMMC, 830 S. Gloster Street; NMMC Wellness Center, 1030 S. Madison St.; or any Walgreens location in Tupelo. In addition, toys may be dropped off at Russellville Animal Clinic or Bay Health and Wellness in Alabama.

If preferred, shoppers may purchase items from NMMC Pediatrics/PICU Christmas Wish List on Amazon and have items shipped directly to the hospital.

For more information, call (662) 377-8101 or (662) 377-8109.

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe the best ideas come from the people we serve. The Patient & Family Advi...
11/08/2025

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe the best ideas come from the people we serve. The Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) brings together patients, families and staff to share experiences, ideas and feedback that help us improve care for everyone.

Who can join?
Patients who have received care at NMHS
Family members or caregivers of patients
People who want to give back and improve health care in our region

Help us shape the future of health care in our community. Join today!

https://bit.ly/4hQD4jq

Every parent wants to celebrate their child’s growth—but how do you know what to expect and when?Every child grows at hi...
11/07/2025

Every parent wants to celebrate their child’s growth—but how do you know what to expect and when?

Every child grows at his or her own pace, and tracking milestones is meant to guide and support—not to create pressure or worry.

Occupational therapist Lydia Thomas shares more about what parents should know about developmental milestones.

https://bit.ly/4oevGRa

11/06/2025

What is pelvic floor therapy? Heather Holland of North Mississippi Health Services explained it to WTVA anchor Tanya Carter.

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, North Mississippi Health Services is offering lung cancer screening with low do...
11/06/2025

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, North Mississippi Health Services is offering lung cancer screening with low dose CT for $99 during November.

"Early detection is key in the fight against lung cancer,ā€ said Daniel Lenard, NMHS vice president for oncology. ā€œA low-dose CT screening can provide a critical opportunity to identify lung cancer at its most treatable stage."

The $99 screening requires an order from a health care provider but is available to anyone concerned about lung cancer risk. The $99 screening is only available for scans performed during November.

Lung cancer screening is available at Medical Imaging at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo and NMHS hospitals in Amory, Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, Mississippi, and Hamilton and Winfield, Alabama.

ā€œLow dose CT doesn’t require needles or special preparation,ā€ said Gary Tedford, NMHS director of radiology. ā€œThe scan takes less than a minute to complete.ā€

The $99 screening is not billed to insurance and must be paid prior to the test.

If you don’t have a regular health care provider, call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375). Any symptoms like chronic cough or trouble breathing should be evaluated separately from screening.

Visit https://bit.ly/3LpJBoX for more information.

Sometimes, life’s biggest blessings happen when least expected.Last December, Joy Kizer of Booneville accompanied her hu...
11/06/2025

Sometimes, life’s biggest blessings happen when least expected.

Last December, Joy Kizer of Booneville accompanied her husband to an appointment with Dr. Clayton Parker at Dermatology Consultants. While she was only there ā€œfor moral support,ā€ Dr. Parker noticed something unusual on her cheek and politely asked if he could take a closer look.

ā€œI thought it was absolutely nothing, a little sunspot,ā€ Joy recalled. But Dr. Parker’s intuition told him otherwise.

ā€œHe took a picture of it with his special camera,ā€ she said. ā€œAfter he looked at it, he said, ā€˜I really think we need to get that. When I finish with Billy, we’ll do a biopsy on it.ā€™ā€

Read more of Joy's story at https://bit.ly/49kkWMm

Address

830 South Gloster Street, 4th Floor East Tower
Tupelo, MS
38801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:15pm

Telephone

+16623777170

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