Verona Medical Clinic

08/01/2025

North Mississippi Health Services is proud to welcome two exceptional surgeons, Dr. Hoat M. Hoang and Dr. Almaz Kurbanov, and Amory Surgery Clinic to the NMHS system in continued commitment to provide expert surgical care for patients across the region.

“Both surgeons have been providing exceptional surgical care to our community for many years," said Jamie Rodgers, administrator at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory. "With this new partnership, we aim to build upon their outstanding reputation for many years to come. These surgeons are integral to our mission of continuously improving the health of the people in our region. This community is blessed to have surgeons like Dr. Hoang and Dr. Kurbanov, and we are so excited to welcome them to our North Mississippi Health Services team.”

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07/31/2025

Spending time outdoors is great for your health, but exposure to the sun's UV rays can cause sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. Fortunately, most sun damage is preventable with these easy tips.

Dermatologist Dr. Clayton Parker shares more in this blog post about how to stay safe in the sun this summer.

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07/28/2025

07/28/2025

Mark your calendars for the Alzheimer's Support Group.

We will share information and resources for families and friends supporting a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

The group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m.-noon at the NMMC-Tupelo Wellness Center.

Dr. Lucas McElwain will be the featured speaker for the August 12 meeting.

Request a meeting reminder here: https://bit.ly/4kO4JkT.

07/27/2025

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our newest Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents, as well as our incoming Cardiology fellows!

We’re proud to support the next generation of physicians as they begin their journey of learning, service and care. Your dedication to improving lives inspires us every day—welcome to the NMHS family! 💙

07/26/2025

07/25/2025

NMMC Rehabilitation Services helps patients ski and build confidence at the adaptive water ski clinic.

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Living with a physical limitation can be challenging, especially for those who were physically active before an accident. The health professionals with NMMC's Rehabilitation Services sponsored a free Adaptive Water Ski Clinic.

07/25/2025

🚴‍♂️ Save the Date! 🚴‍♀️
Tupelo’s Burning Love Grand Fondo Bike Ride is back—honoring Jeff Bonds!
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ballard Park.

📍 7 a.m. | 2629 W Main St, Tupelo, MS
✅ Register online at https://nmhsfoundation.org/jeff-bonds-event/

Advance registration is only $15!

Mark your calendars and get ready to ride!

07/24/2025

Effective July 1, all North Mississippi Health Services facilities and provider locations are serving as in-network providers for TrueCare members.

The recent agreement means NMHS will continue to be an in-network provider for all three MississippiCAN/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care organizations:

Magnolia Health
Molina Healthcare
TrueCare

For more information, call TrueCare Member Services at 1-833-230-2050 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

North Mississippi Medical Center Wound Center and Hyperbarics in Tupelo and Amory recently welcomed Dr. Jarred Lee Sartain to the medical team.

07/24/2025

Samantha Nanney Hudspeth is proof that it pays to listen to your body.

In June 2023, the 26-year-old from Pontotoc decided it was time to step up her exercise game to boost both her physical and mental health. “I was an avid runner and a dancer, but I hadn’t been consistent,” Samantha said. “I have always been active, but I hadn’t been working out as much.”

Still, given her previous fitness level, Samantha said, “I thought I’d be okay to try something new.” So, she jumped into a free spin class at Pontotoc Wellness Center.

“I made it through class fine,” she said. “Afterward, I realized my legs were a little wobbly, so I took it easy the rest of the day.”

Before long, Samantha knew something was awry. “This was not your normal soreness,” she said. “I felt like my muscles were expanding and had nowhere to go.”

Samantha woke up at 2 a.m. the following morning and could not bend her legs. “I had to walk ‘peg leg,’” she said. “I tried to stretch as best I could, and I took some ibuprofen to help the soreness. I know my body pretty well, and I knew something was off.”

Read more about Samantha's experience with "rhabdo" and how the NMMC Emergency Department got her back on her feet.

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07/24/2025

The temperatures this week can be dangerous for some. Check out these tips from Dr. Ethan Collier to stay safe.

WTVA anchor Tanya Carter spoke with Dr. Ethan Collier of North Mississippi Health Services about the dangers of heat and the health risks.

07/23/2025

Eating breakfast can help:

Improve energy, attention and mood
Boost your metabolism
Improve nutrition – fiber, vitamins and minerals
Reduce your risk for overeating later in the day

In this article, registered dietitian Emily Littlejohn offers ideas for better breakfast swaps.

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