Baptist Memorial Health Care

11/21/2025

"Awareness is one of the biggest things."
Tommy Craig, husband of a pancreatic cancer survivor and co-leader of the Kosten Foundation

💜 Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is predicted to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death around 2030.

Today, in honor of , we would like to share moments from the Kosten Foundation annual Tribute at Twilight. The memorial celebration includes survivors, family members, caregivers and supporters sharing stories and lighting candles in honor of lost loved ones.

We would also like to emphasize the importance of managing your health and listening to your body. If you experience any abnormal health issues, we recommend consulting your doctor immediately. For more information on pancreatic cancer treatment, visit https://bpt.st/4oPBAbz.

11/20/2025

🍂 30 Days of Thanks 🍂

Our 30 Days of Thanks continues with Ben Harrelson, director of radiology at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County!

Ben has been with Baptist for four years and is extremely grateful for the Christ-centered focus and opportunity to build lifelong friendships with patients.

To join a team that enjoys making a positive difference in patients' lives, visit https://careers.baptistonline.org.

11/19/2025

👏 We are proud to announce The Leapfrog Group has awarded five Baptist Memorial hospitals an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2025!

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County — all earned "A's" for their commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Please join us in celebrating these Baptist Memorial hospitals, along with all others, for upholding their commitment to elevating care with compassion! To read more, please visit https://bpt.st/3JFadSA.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2025– The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, awarded five Baptist Memorial hospitals “A” Hospital Safety Grades for their commitment to patient safety and quality care.Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County, Baptist ...

11/18/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Baptist's public relations team on winning multiple 2025 VOX Awards, including Best in Show!

PRSA Memphis recognized the team with top awards in each of its categories, as well as Best in Show. Congratulations to all the VOX 2025 finalists and winners!

If you'd like to join our winning PR team, apply at https://bpt.st/4o1zUuv

11/12/2025

After nearly 30 years with Baptist, Lauri Sansing is still winning!

⭐ Lauri recently joined the leadership team at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County as chief nursing officer after 27 years with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. She began her journey at Baptist in 1998 and has worked diligently to expand both her clinical and leadership skills, acquiring numerous titles along the way.

Thank you, Lauri, for all your hard work and dedication!

11/12/2025

🇺🇸 Happy ! Thank you for your service and bravery!

11/11/2025

💙 Grief is real, big and better shared!

🏅🎽 Families, runners and more gathered for the third annual Share the Love 5K to remember loved ones and support others during a family-friendly run/walk in memory of six-year-old Collins Leach.

All proceeds from the day benefit Baptist Centers for Good Grief - Kemmons Wilson Family Ctr & Milla's House's Camp Good Grief, which provides free grief counseling, hope and healing to kids, teens and adults who have lost a loved one.

To learn more about Baptist Centers for Good Grief's therapeutic and supportive services, visit https://baptistgriefcenters.org.

11/09/2025

In honor of National STEM/STEAM Day, we would like to share moments from the recent Family STEM Night and fourth annual SHE Leads the Way event!

SHE (Science, Health, Empowerment) Leads the Way is part of Baptist Health Sciences University's HealthCore Program and an initiative that introduces students to the exciting world of science, health care, engineering, math and other disciplines. This year, Baptist partnered with the Frayser Community PTSA for a fun STEM night.

🩺 To learn about career opportunities at Baptist, visit https://careers.baptistonline.org.

11/07/2025

🫀 With a healthy heart, the beat goes on!

The Baptist Heart Institute at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the first adult heart transplant conducted in the Mid-South with a luncheon honoring notable heart transplant recipients and advanced heart failure patients on the transplant list.

Since 1985, Baptist's heart transplant team has performed 498 adult heart transplants. Today, the team provides follow-up care to nearly 170 post-heart transplant recipients. According to Joyce Bradshaw, the wife of heart-transplant recipient Brad, the Baptist Heart Transplant Program is the best thing that exists.

To learn more about the fantastic staff members who make up the Baptist heart transplant team and all they offer through comprehensive heart services, visit https://bpt.st/47umodX.

11/06/2025

"We want to find lung cancer before it announces itself."
—Dr. Raymond Osarogiagbon, chief scientist with Baptist Memorial Health Care and director of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program and the Thoracic Oncology Research Group at Baptist Cancer Center.

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to emphasize that lung cancer is not just a "smoker's disease." It is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women, but early detection increases the chance of survival and the number of treatment options available to patients.

Prioritize your health by visiting https://www.baptistcancercenter.com/ to learn more about screening and available resources.

11/05/2025

👟 Grab your running shoes and join us on Nov. 9 for the third annual Share the Love 5K in memory of Collins Leach!

Every step taken and mile ran will help raise funds for Baptist Centers for Good Grief - Kemmons Wilson Family Ctr & Milla's House's Camp Good Grief, which provides free grief counseling and hope and healing to kids, teens and adults who have lost a loved one.

⏰ 2 p.m.
🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 9
📍 1520 W. Poplar Ave., Collierville, TN 38017

For more information or to register, please visit https://bpt.st/3WF1fHF.

11/04/2025

🍂 We are officially starting our 30 Days of Thanks campaign today!

Throughout the month, Baptist will feature team members who have shared what they are thankful for in life and what they appreciate most about Baptist and working in health care.

Today, we're highlighting Margo Amadu, a patient care technician at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. She is grateful to work with people from different walks of life and to have the opportunity to encourage patients during challenging times.

We'd love to hear from you, too! Post and use the hashtag , or share in the comments what you are most thankful for! To become a member of a team that is thankful for each other, visit https://careers.baptistonline.org.