Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

12/26/2025

Hunting season is in full swing and that means riding ATV vehicles. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, Mississippians are 3.5 times more likely to die from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident compared to the 2010 national average. Below are some precautions for ATV riders, especially younger ones.

• Be sure to wear the right equipment: Head injuries are the deadliest consequence of ATV accidents. Helmets can reduce the severity of head injuries and save a life. Arms, legs and eyes are also exposed to injury from rocks, trees and other debris, so protect them by wearing gloves, long shirts and pants, and over-the-ankle boots.
• Be sure the ATV is right for the rider: ATVs for adults and children are not the same. For riders under 16, the chance of injury doubles if riding an ATV made for an adult. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for weight and size of the rider, and don't carry passengers unless your ATV is specifically designed to do so.
• Avoid paved roads: Paved roads may seem like a safer choice for ATV riding, particularly for new learners. But ATVs are not designed to make quick turns on pavement and are likely to roll over.
• Be sure to prep before riding: Studies show that formal, hands-on ATV training lowers the risk of injury for adults and children.

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center is a designated Level III trauma and burn center. This means patients of all ages in central Mississippi, as well as across the state and beyond, can be treated at Baptist for a wide range of trauma and burns.

Source: MS Department of Health

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

As holiday gatherings take place, it’s important to remember the occurrence of burns increases approximately three times during the holiday season. If you do happen to get a burn, follow the advice of Dr. Derek Culnan, medical director for the MBMC Burn Center. To stop the burning process, Dr. Culnan recommends using cold water to put out any fires and putting antibiotic ointment and a non-adherent dressing on a burn.

Dr. Culnan also recommends getting checked out if the burn area is blistering up and/or if your hands, face, feet or major joints are affected. Mississippi Baptist Medical Center is a designated Level III trauma and burn center. This means patients of all ages in central Mississippi, as well as across the state and beyond, can be treated at Baptist for a wide range of trauma and burns.

12/24/2025

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center’s Christmas community project recipient this year was Saving Grace, 26-bed women’s home to support women with struggles in life, whether in relationships, addictions, or mental health Thank you to our team members for donating items to support this organization. Pictured are just a few team members who were able to help load our bin of donations with some of the Saving Grace team. Merry Christmas to Saving Grace, their staff and their clients!

12/24/2025

Thanks to our Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves for spreading good tidings of joy. Enjoy some of our selfie pics of team members and some of Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves making rounds. They're off to the North Pole to be ready for gift deliveries tonight.

We hope everyone is having a blessed holiday season and remember the true reason for the season amongst all the festivities!

12/23/2025

Thanks to our Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves for spreading good tidings of joy. Enjoy more of our selfie pics of team members with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves rounding in the hospital. We hope everyone is having a blessed holiday season!

12/23/2025

All Baptist Medical Group clinics will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Some select primary care clinics will be closed on Friday, December 26 as well. Please call your primary care clinic to confirm the hours of operation on Friday.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

12/21/2025

Thanks to our Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves for spreading good tidings of joy. Enjoy some of our selfie pics of team members. We hope everyone is having a blessed holiday season!

12/20/2025

We've had more Santa sightings and this time Santa, Mrs. Claus and two of his elves were in our lobby. Thanks to our Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves for spreading good tidings of joy. Enjoy some of our selfie pics of team members. We hope everyone is having a blessed holiday season!

12/20/2025

Learn more about Dr. Jordan Ferguson with Baptist Orthopedics. Visit Dr. Ferguson for any issues with your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage that allow you to move, work, and be active. He is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 601-973-1571.

12/19/2025

Our Christmas tree decorating contest was a huge success! We had almost thirty artfully decorated trees by several departments. These team members went all out and were very creative. It was hard to select winners. Enjoy pics of the trees.

Congratulations to the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest winners below:
1st Place – “Candy Cane Lane” done by our Core Lab; 2nd Place – “Gingerbread” done by Float Pool; 3rd Place – “Mr. Grinch” done by BMG Care Coordination. We had almost 2,500 people vote for a People’s Choice Award, and the winner was “Traditional Christmas” by Outpatient Radiology. The trees will be on display in the lobby through Christmas, so stop by and see our team’s creativity. Merry Christmas!

12/19/2025

Learn more about Dr. Blake LeBlanc, internist, who is accepting new patients at Baptist Medical Group – State Street Internal Medicine. Call 769-268-6770 for more information.