Greenwood Leflore Hospital

02/03/2026

Need a reason to quit smoking? According to the CDC, “Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals can cause cancer. Other chemicals can interfere with the body's ability to fight cancer. Quitting smoking lowers the risk for 12 different cancers and also benefits people diagnosed with cancer.”

02/02/2026

Omar’s heart stopped during a pro-am basketball game. A bystander ran from the stands and started CPR. She was quickly joined by a cardiac nurse who took over, while someone else ran for an AED.

The cardiac nurse shocked Omar three times before he started breathing. He'd been without a heartbeat for 13 minutes.

The cardiac arrest ended Omar’s basketball career, but it started him on a new path.
He launched the Omar Carter Foundation to raise awareness about cardiac arrest and to increase the number of people who know CPR. It's also given him a way to connect with other athletes who have experienced cardiac arrest. "People need someone to talk to while they're going through the toughest parts of this," he said.

About 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital don’t survive, often because they don’t receive immediate CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

is a national sponsor of American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers.

01/31/2026

Substance use disorder can affect anyone. Let’s foster a community of support and understanding. Find resources and treatment options for someone you know: findtreatment.gov

01/30/2026

Never miss a beat! Please join us for a free Heart Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, February 27!

01/30/2026

‘Meditate’ on this resolution to promote your mental well-being. Read this image for more about a resolution from Healthline.

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Did you know that some people have rare blood types that fall outside the four major groups (A, B, AB, O)? For these patients, we need a more diverse blood supply. Ethnically and racially diverse blood donors can help save lives. Learn more about blood donation at https://go.usa.gov/xSAdJ

01/28/2026

UPDATE 1/28/26:

Thank you for your patience with us as we work towards resuming normal hours. This is our plan for services for Thursday, January 29:

Our Business Office will resume normal business hours.

Itta Bena Clinic will remain closed until electricity has been restored.

All remaining clinics, our Retail Pharmacy, and our Outpatient Rehab and Wellness Center have resumed normal business hours.

Our Emergency Room will remain open 24/7 for Emergency care and services.

Please be safe, and stay tuned for updated information at www.glh.org or on Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

01/28/2026

Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Taking the first step toward recovery from a substance use disorder can be difficult. But remember, it's a sign of strength. If you or someone you know needs help, there are people who care. FindTreatment.gov

01/28/2026

UPDATE 1/27/26:

Thank you for your patience with us as we work towards resuming normal hours. This is our plan for services for Wednesday, January 28:

Our Business Office and Itta Bena Clinic will both be closed.

All remaining clinics will resume their normal business hours.

Our Retail Pharmacy and our Outpatient Rehab and Wellness Center will both resume normal business hours.

Our Emergency Room will remain open 24/7 for Emergency care and services.

Please be safe, and stay tuned for updated information at www.glh.org or on Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

01/27/2026

Think ‘outside’ the box when it comes to the perfect resolution. Read this image for more about a resolution from Healthline.