Southern VIP

12/22/2025

If you have any of these symptoms, you may have peripheral arterial disease. Additional risk factors include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, renal disease, high cholesterol, and a history of smoking. Give yourself the holiday gift of peace of mind. Schedule a full vascular evaluation today.

12/18/2025

👵❤️ Caring for an elderly loved one with diabetes? Their feet may be telling you more than you think.

Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) often appear together in older adults — and when they do, the risks of nonhealing wounds, infections, and amputation rise quickly.

At Southern VIP, we help seniors stay mobile and independent with advanced vascular screening, Foot Rescue™ procedures, and specialized diabetic limb care. Early detection saves limbs — and quality of life.

🦶 If your parent or grandparent has foot pain, neuropathy, color changes, or slow-healing sores, it’s time for a vascular check.

📞 Schedule a consultation: https://southernvip.com/contact/

Read more 👉 https://southernvip.com/caring-for-elderly-patients-with-pad-and-diabetes/?mtm_campaign=pad%20and%20diabetes&mtm_source=Social&mtm_medium=Organic

12/16/2025

In case you missed it, Dr. Hodgkiss was on Fox's Mid-South Spotlight this week. He discussed diabetic neuropathy and treatment options utilizing interventional radiology to manage pain and restore circulation.

12/12/2025

Healthcare leadership knows no boundaries, not even international. Southern VIP PAD Nurse Practitioner, John Scallions, is mentioned in the Winter 2025 issue of Wound Care Canada. The article highlights Nurse Scallions' practice of incorporating foot cycles into his treatment plan for patients with wounds, aiming to improve circulation until they can resume more traditional exercises. The article specifically cites Nurse Scallions' promotion of seated pedal exercises for patients with limited mobility, a practice we encourage with many of our Southern VIP PAD and foot wound patients.

12/10/2025

Diabetic neuropathy affects almost half of all people living with diabetes. But there is so much that can be done to improve symptoms and address underlying problems. Give us a call at 1-844-SVIP-FOOT, and we will help you explore your treatment options.

12/08/2025

🔥 Burning, tingling, numb feet? It might be more than “just diabetes.”

For many people, these symptoms are signs of diabetic neuropathy—nerve damage made worse by poor circulation. And when neuropathy and PAD show up together, the risk of nonhealing wounds and amputation climbs fast.

At Southern VIP, our interventional radiologists use minimally invasive treatments to restore blood flow, reduce pain, and protect your feet from long-term damage. From Foot Rescue™ to targeted pain procedures, we focus on saving limbs and improving quality of life.

👣 Don’t ignore burning or numbness in your feet—early evaluation can make all the difference.

📞 Schedule a consultation: https://southernvip.com/contact/

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12/05/2025

Feedback Friday: Martha shares her life-changing experience with Dr. Hodgkiss and Southern VIP.

"I'm so glad I found him, because I am very pleased, not only with his professionalism, but with his kindness." ❤️

A Better Life Starts Here.

12/01/2025

Dr. Scott Osborne, interventional radiologist at Southern VIP's Union City, TN, and Fulton, KY locations, joined us in May of this year. We are excited about the contributions he is bringing to the team and how well he fits in with our "patient-centeric culture."

Learn more about Dr. Osborne at https://southernvip.com/scott-osborne/

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Dr. Scott Osborne, interventional radiologist at Southern VIP's Union City, TN, and Fulton, KY locations since May 2025, discusses how rewarding it has been ...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Southern VIP. We want to take a moment to thank all of the patients in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky who trust Southern VIP with their medical care. We appreciate you all as much as you appreciate us. Enjoy today with your family and friends.

11/26/2025

Testimonial Tuesday:

"I felt like somebody finally cared about what I was experiencing... I have had nothing but good results." Thank you Southern VIP.

This is a personal testimonial from Barbara McCoy, a patient who has been seen and treated for PAD in the Southern VIP Southaven, MS, and Memphis, TN locatio...

11/21/2025

Feedback Friday:

650+ 5-star reviews for Southern VIP in Union City. Kudos to everyone on our vascular and pain management staff who put the patient first every day. Because of you, a better life starts here.

11/18/2025

"...I just want you to know, I love you all for what you have done for me." Joyce describes the emotional moment when she could feel warmth in her feet again.