Mississippi Hospital Association

12/23/2025

Learn some great ways to eat a bit healthier this holiday season:

Flu, Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference Dec 22, 2025 | College Health, SeasonalHow to tell the difference between novel coronavirus, flu, allergies and the common cold.

12/22/2025

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, MHA Member Le Bonheur Children's Hospital was named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This award is one of the most competitive honors hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can receive for their commitment to safety and quality: https://www.lebonheur.org/news/le-bonheur-children-s-hospital-earns-2025-leapfrog-top-hospital-award-for-outstanding-quality-and-safety

12/21/2025

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and the National Institute of Mental Health has free resources available to educate the public on signs, symptoms, treatment options and methods for prevention.

Seasonal affective disorder consists of emotional episodes or mood changes throughout short periods of time, usually changing with the seasons. The symptoms of anxiety, irritability, sleep and appetite changes, depression or more can last four to five months, often occurring in the winter, but can happen year around. These changes in daylight hours and lack of sunlight effect millions of Americans.

Learn more:

Information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression, including signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.

12/20/2025

Grandparents make the holidays meaningful ❤️🎄 This season, help protect your grandbaby by staying up to date on flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines.

Healthy families make for happier celebrations ✨

Learn more at http://msdh.ms.gov/grandparents

12/19/2025

MHA would like to say Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and THANK YOU for all that you do to keep all Mississippians healthy during the holidays (and throughout the year).

Thank you also for allowing us to serve you. We are always proud to be serving those who serve us all - the employees of Mississippi hospitals!

MHA wishes you health and happiness during the holiday season and in the coming year. We look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026.

Here is our gift to you. We hope it makes your Christmas merry and bright...and a little bit sweeter:https://mhanet.informz.net/mhanet/data/images/2026%20Christmas%20Card%20final.pdf

12/19/2025

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center presented Hillary Carr, RN with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for October. Hillary works in PACU and was nominated by one of her patients. The nominator encountered Hillary in recovery following surgery when complications delayed her being moved to a room. The nominator stated that Hillary communicated with her family about her situation and kept them updated. She praised Hillary stating, “she was always smiling… and never complained about how long she had to care for me and my situation”. She concluded by stating that “nurses like Hillary are few and far between.”

Congratulations, Hillary!

12/18/2025

Give the Gift of Relaxation this Christmas.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a Wellness Massage Gift Certificate from Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.

A relaxing massage is the ideal way to unwind, reduce stress, and focus on health and well-being during the busy holiday season. 🌟

Stop by the Therapy Department to purchase your gift certificate and share the gift of comfort and care this Christmas! 🎁💙

12/17/2025

Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is highly contagious and very dangerous to infants. It is an infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It is also vaccine-preventable.

Pertussis cases are on the rise nationally.

Babies don’t start their pertussis vaccination until two months old. That means their protection depends on vaccinated adults and children around them.

12/16/2025

Grief looks and feels different for everyone and can be present for various amounts of time. There is no right or wrong way to feel while grieving, but it’s important to know that support and resources are available: http://www.samhsa.gov/communities/coping-bereavement-grief

12/15/2025

💚 MRHC Home Health & Hospice Grief Support Group 💚

If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to navigate that journey alone. The Magnolia Regional Health Center Grief Support Group meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 6–7 PM at 1001 S. Harper Rd., Corinth.

The group offers a safe, compassionate space for adults in our community to:
🤝 Connect with others who have experienced loss
🗣 Share stories, emotions, and encouragement
💛 Find comfort, support, and understanding

All adults from the community are welcome.

12/14/2025

Behind every moment of healing is a healthcare professional who chose to dedicate their life to helping others. Thank you for your tireless efforts to not only provide excellent care today, but also for continuously learning and growing to make tomorrow’s care even better.

We invite you to thank the women and men at your local hospital or health system for all they do to keep us healthy and safe.

12/13/2025

The American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is offering crucial advice for consumers to keep their Christmas trees — both live and artificial — safe and well-maintained:

As the holiday season approaches, the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is offering crucial advice for consumers to keep their Christmas trees — both live and artificial — safe …