Mississippi Hospital Association

03/16/2026

Flu cases are on the rise in the Mid-South as the CDC identified an uptick in cases in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. At Le Bonheur Children's, we've seen an increase in pediatric flu cases.

Sandy Arnold, MD, division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Le Bonheur, talked with Alex Coleman at WREG News Channel 3 about the flu and RSV cases in children: https://ow.ly/9AaW50Yp6Qn

03/13/2026

Red, crusty, itchy eyes? Your child may have conjunctivitis, more commonly known as “pink eye.” From a medical standpoint, pink eye is redness and swelling of the tissue covering the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Dr. Jennifer Bentley, a pediatrician at Le Bonheur Pediatrics, explains what causes pink eye, how to prevent it, and what to do if your child has it:

Red, crusty, itchy eyes? Your child may have conjunctivitis, more commonly known as “pink eye.” From a medical standpoint, pink eye is redness and swelling of the tissue covering the eye and the inside of the eyelids.

03/12/2026

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning and intellectually stimulating experiences from childhood into retirement:

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning and intellectually stimulating experiences.

03/11/2026

Exciting News for Boyle, Mississippi!

We are thrilled to announce that Sunflower Boyle Clinic will be opening soon in Boyle! 🌻

Our mission is simple — to bring compassionate, quality care closer to home for the families of the communities we serve.

We look forward to serving Boyle and the surrounding Delta area with trusted healthcare in a welcoming environment.

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🩺 Opening Soon

Stay tuned for our official opening date and more updates!

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03/11/2026

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital has cared for more than 300 kids in the past two years from burn-related injuries. At Le Bonheur, most accidental scald burns occur in young children during food preparation. 61 percent of those burns happened while cooking Ramen noodles. Learn how to protect your child:

Take simple precautions such as adjusting your water heater and using the back burners on your kitchen stove whenever possible.

03/10/2026

Choosing the right dialysis treatment is a big decision—but you don’t have to make it alone. This free webinar, offered by the National Kidney Foundation, is designed to help you better understand Home Hemodialysis (HHD) and decide if it’s the right fit for your life and health goals: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5f4bLi97/your-care-your-home-mastering-home-hemodialysis-4a3VUzCRMD/overview

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03/09/2026

On this episode of Aging Untold, wandering and the concerns many loved ones and caregivers have concerning people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease who roam are discussed: https://www.wlbt.com/2026/03/05/aging-untold-what-know-about-wandering-how-caregivers-can-respond/

03/08/2026

At Magnolia Regional Health Center, our mission has always been simple: provide exceptional care close to home. One of the ways we fulfill that mission is through our robust medical education programs, which allow us to care for patients today while preparing outstanding physicians for the future. Y...

03/08/2026

Stewpot Food Pantry is running especially low on the following items: canned fruit (peaches, fruit cocktail, and pears), mixed vegetables, grits, oatmeal, crackers, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and canned greens.

If you’re able to help, donations can be dropped off at Stewpot Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weekend drop-offs are also welcome during Dining Hall hours:
Saturday: 12–1 p.m.
Sunday: 1–2 p.m.

You can donate online here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/14VG36CP6CY5U

03/08/2026

According to reports from Mississippi Blood Services, statewide blood supply levels have reached critically low levels:

Mississippi faces a critical blood supply shortage. Learn how you can help by donating blood and saving lives today.