Southern VIP

04/24/2026

John Scallions was back in the Fox studio this week, discussing amputation prevention. April is Limb Loss Awareness month, and our area is the highest in the country for amputations from peripheral artery disease (PAD). Look for this segment to air starting Monday on Fox's Mid-South Spotlight.

04/22/2026

You do not need a doctor's referral to call one of our Southern Vascular clinics in Southaven, Olive Branch, Memphis, Union City, or Fulton. If you think you are experiencing symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD), you can speak with our patient success manager at 662-775-0114, and he will walk you through the process.

That is exactly what Ms. Serena Brown did. She heard about our Southaven clinic and gave us a call when she recognized that she was experiencing symptoms of PAD. Now she is part of the Southern Vascular family and is back on the road to health and a better life. Ms. Brown is thankful to NP John Scallions for his excellent care and states, "I'm too cute for PAD." We think so too.

04/17/2026

Follow-up Friday:
Today, we are celebrating Attie Taylor, who is doing well after undergoing a bilateral atherectomy at Southern Vascular. Ms. Taylor had bilateral pedal loop intervention in February and March of last year. She came in to visit NP John Scallions in our Southaven office and is feeling great.

04/14/2026

Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can quietly raise the risk of serious foot complications, including amputation.

👉 Learn more in our latest blog: https://southernvip.com/how-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-and-diabetes-can-lead-to-amputation-and-how-to-prevent-it/

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) reduces blood flow to the legs and feet. When diabetes is also present, wounds may heal more slowly and infections may develop more easily.

Watch for warning signs:
🩹 Foot wounds that do not heal
🦶 Cold or discolored toes
🚶 Leg pain when walking
⚡ Numbness or tingling in the feet

At Southern VIP, advanced vascular screening and minimally invasive Foot Rescue™ procedures help evaluate circulation and guide care that supports limb preservation.

🩺 Early vascular screening can help protect your mobility and prevent serious complications.
📞 Schedule a consultation: https://southernvip.com/contact/

04/10/2026

April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is the leading cause of non-traumatic limb loss in the United States, and the rate of PAD-related limb loss in our area is the highest in the country.

PAD limb loss doesn’t just refer to legs; it can affect feet and toes as well. If you're being treated for PAD, it’s crucial to work with a doctor who understands and addresses the specific risks to toes and feet. At Southern VIP, Dr. Thomas Hodgkiss uses our trademarked Foot Rescue procedure to treat the feet and toes, promoting healing blood flow to these areas.

04/06/2026

Southern Vascular is expanding its commitment to PAD in Mississippi. Last Friday, the Southern team completed its first Foot Rescue cases in Batesville at Panola Medical Center. Watch for more updates on how Southern is expanding its footprint in our Mississippi communities.

04/02/2026

Foot sores can start subtly —A shoe that rubs, an ingrown toenail, a stubbed toe. What matters is what happens next. If your vascular system is healthy, you may feel discomfort for a couple of days, but then your healthy blood flow begins the healing process. If you have compromised circulation, neuropathy may block the pain signals, and you may not realize the injury. Deprived of healing blood flow, your injury may linger and even worsen. These are not signals to ignore. Come in immediately for a complete vascular evaluation. Early intervention can make a real difference in your outcome and healing.

03/30/2026

In case you missed it, Dr. Hodgkiss appeared on Live at 9:00 last week to speak about how PAD is the number one cause of non-traumatic amputations in the US and the incidence of this is higher in Mississippi than in any other state. High-risk groups include those with poorly managed diabetes, obesity, and those with a history of smoking. The good news is Southern PAD has cutting-edge treatments that are reversing these trends. Call 662-775-0114 to make your appointment.

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03/27/2026

Over time, our patients become our friends. Ms. Ellen Moss and Nurse Practitioner John Scallions look forward to Ellen's regular follow-up appointments for her PAD. John teases Ms. Moss that she is his second-favorite patient, but won't reveal who is #1. At this appointment, they commemorated her distinguished position with a t-shirt.

03/25/2026

Watch for Dr. Thomas Hodgkiss tomorrow on Memphis WREG CBS's Live at 9 am.
Having symptoms of PAD? Come in for a full vascular evaluation.

03/24/2026

🚫 No scalpels. No hospital stays. Just restored blood flow.

For many people living with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), the best treatments don’t require major surgery.

🔗 Learn more in our latest blog: https://southernvip.com/what-are-the-best-treatments-for-peripheral-artery-disease-pad/

At Southern VIP, our interventional radiologists specialize in minimally invasive PAD procedures that relieve pain, improve circulation, and protect your limbs.

🩹 Angioplasty & Stenting: Opens blocked arteries using tiny balloons and mesh tubes.
🩹 Atherectomy: Removes plaque buildup from inside the artery.
🩹 Thrombolysis: Dissolves dangerous blood clots to restore circulation.

These procedures mean less pain, faster recovery, and a real chance to avoid amputation.

🦶 Don’t let fear of surgery hold you back - explore your non-surgical PAD treatment options today.

📞 Schedule your consultation 👉https://southernvip.com/contact/

03/19/2026

Our patients are so special to us.

Meet Martha Kimble. Martha had been a patient of Nurse Practitioner John Scallions years ago when he was at another practice. Ms. Kimble was so excited to find that John was at Southern VIP's Southaven, Mississippi clinic, and is delighted to now be back under his care for her PAD. She even brought John a deeply meaningful gift.

Do you feel this kind of connection with your health care providers? A better life starts here.