Physicians & Surgeons

11/09/2025

Did you know that we accept walk-in pediatric patients at our clinics in Starkville and Amory? Read more:

Did you know that we accept walk-in pediatric patients at our clinics in Starkville and Amory? There's no need to call or make an appointment. If your

11/09/2025

Ear infections in babies are extremely common. 5 out of 6 children will get at least one ear infection before preschool. Here are 8 signs to look for

To help make identifying an ear infection a little easier, here is a list of symptoms your baby may have, indicating an ear infection.

11/08/2025

Only a short time ago, teens didn’t drink coffee because parents feared it would stunt their growth. That old myth was disproven – just in time for the coffee shop boom in the 90s. Today’s teens have moved on from coffee to a new kind of energy-boosting beverage. Read more about the dangers here:

Some experts suggest limiting a teen’s caffeine intake to less than 100 mg per day, some energy drinks have over 200 mg.

11/08/2025

Many factors can influence blood pressure, including hydration status.

Dehydration can occur for many different reasons. Keep reading to learn the answer to "Can dehydration cause high blood pressure."

11/07/2025

Types of asthma include allergic, exercise-induced, and occupational.

Asthma treatment by doctors in Amory and Starkville, MS. Asthma signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options from the best physicians.

11/07/2025

We were so excited to see this amazing review for Dr. Otey!

11/07/2025

High cholesterol is a common but potentially serious health problem that affects millions of people across the country.

High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions. A common question is, “Is high cholesterol genetic?”

11/06/2025

It's that time of year when it seems like kids are constantly getting ear infections, and because they can happen so often, you may wonder if ear infections are contagious.

It's that time of year when it seems like kids are constantly getting ear infections, and you may wonder if ear infections are contagious.

11/06/2025

Meet Rita!

Rita Hargett joined Physicians and Surgeons-OBGYN & Preferred Pediatrics Clinic in February 2012. Rita is a Doctor of Nursing Practice. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women in 1991. She returned to Mississippi University for Women in 1995 to complete her Master’s Degree in Nursing. She graduated with Honors.

Her professional activities include being part of The American Nurses Association, International Nursing Honor’s Society-Sigma Theta Tau, Emergency Room Nurse Association, Occupational Health Association and she has served on Special Interest Group for continuing education. Rita is certified in Advanced Life Cardiac Life, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and she is also a BLS Provider and Instructor.

Rita currently accepts new patients and referrals for both Pediatric and Internal Medicine care.

Learn more:

Rita Hargett is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Physicians & Surgeons OB/GYN in Amory, MS. She provides OB/GYN and pediatric care.

11/06/2025

Bringing a new life into the world is already stressful. Whether your symptoms are considered normal or not, reaching out to your trusted OB/GYN can bring you peace of mind.

Finding out you're pregnant can be exciting, overwhelming. Here are eight early pregnancy symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

11/05/2025

A tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed in children. Here’s what you should know about tonsillectomy recovery.

A tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed in children. Here’s what you should know about tonsillectomy recovery.

11/05/2025

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