Southern VIP

11/03/2025

If you have been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), staying active is one of the most effective ways to improve circulation and maintain your mobility. Southern VIP’s Foot Rescue™ Walking Program is a structured and supportive approach to help you safely increase your activity levels, improve blood flow, and enhance your overall wellness. But if walking isn't your cup of tea, Nurse Practitioner, John Scallions, demonstrates there are other fun ways to get the blood flowing, but "You gotta' get up."

If you want to learn more about Southern VIP's Foot Rescue Walking Program, visit https://southernvip.com/foot-rescue-walking-program/

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John Scallions is an approachable nurse practitioner at Southern VIP, specializing in helping peripheral artery disease patients adjust to their "New PAD Nor...

11/02/2025

The first week in November is Surgical Nurses Week. We could not change so many lives in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky without our amazing nurses. We are so grateful for our medical staff inside and outside the procedure room.

10/31/2025

Healthy Halloween!

We are borrowing this photo from the American Heart Association as a reminder to try to stay on your health plan on Halloween. Have a great time with costumes and decorations, but try to keep the candy to a minimum. If you do slip up and consume too much sugar, make sure you are taking your medications, and then start with a clean slate tomorrow.

10/29/2025

Slim Down, Step Up: Healthy Weight Loss + PAD 🦵❤️

Extra pounds don’t just change your jeans; they make circulation work harder, fuel inflammation, and can make walking and wound healing tougher. Smart, sustained weight loss can help improve mobility, lower blood pressure & blood sugar, and ease the burden on your legs: all wins when you’re managing PAD.

At Southern VIP, we pair vascular expertise with practical support: personalized nutrition guidance, supervised PAD walking programs, and coordinated care to help you move more comfortably and reduce risk. This isn’t about quick fixes. It's about real, sustainable progress that protects your legs and your life.

Want a plan that actually fits your body and goals? Book a vascular evaluation or ask about our Foot Rescue & PAD walking program. 👣

Click here to read more ➡️ https://southernvip.com/healthy-weight-loss-and-pad-smart-strategies-new-treatments/

10/27/2025

If someone is telling you that it is normal to have symptoms like cramping in your legs, numbness, burning, and tingling in your feet with diabetes, it might be time to get a second opinion. These symptoms can be caused by circulation issues and need to be addressed separately by a vascular specialist. Let's have a conversation about your symptoms. We would love to be a part of your health care plan and help you find your new normal.

Learn more about peripheral artery disease at SouthernVIP.com or call us to schedule a vascular consultation.

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If someone is telling you that it is normal to have symptoms like cramping in your legs, numbness, burning, and tingling in your feet with diabetes, it might...

10/26/2025

"When I started on this journey with PAD, the problem that I had was my walking was hindered. I couldn't walk a certain amount of distance without pain and discomfort. And then, as I started going through the process, here with Southern VIP, I began to see my situation change for the better. And my walking, now, is much better. It gave me a better sense of mobility and hope...."

10/25/2025

This is what a successful Foot Rescue procedure looks like.

This was an 85-year-old patient, an extremely likable and vibrantly active individual who was being held back by a poorly healing wound on one calf. She came to Dr. Hodgkiss to restore circulation to her lower leg and foot. In the X-ray below, you can see how Southern VIP’s Foot Rescue procedure successfully restored blood flow. Her calf wound quickly healed as a result.

Learn more about Southern VIP Foot Rescue at https://southernvip.com/foot-rescue/

10/20/2025

Special jobs attract special people.

Southern VIP Nurse Practitioner, John Scallions, talks about why he loves his job so much. ‘That is one of the most amazing gifts a patient can give me when they say, “John, you guys found the problem. You fixed the problem, and now I understand how to try to prevent the problem from coming back.”’

John Scallions shares some special moments he has shared with PAD patients while working at Southern VIP. John says his greatest gifts come when patients sh...

10/16/2025

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is about more than just prominent veins in the legs. Venous insufficiency is a condition where the veins do not provide blood flow back to the heart properly and can lead to long-term complications, including pain, infection, lymphedema, and blood clots.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it may be time to visit a vascular specialist to determine if you have venous insufficiency. Luckily, Southern Vascular has vascular clinics in Memphis, Union City, Southaven, Olive Branch and Fulton. Call us at 662-775-0114 to make an appointment at any location.

10/14/2025

Testimonial Tuesday featuring Paul Reed, a patient from our Southhaven, Mississippi Southern VIP clinic.

"When I started on this journey with PAD, the problem that I had was my walking was hindered. I couldn't walk a certain amount of distance without pain and discomfort. And then, as I started going through the process, here with Southern VIP, I began to see my situation change for the better. And my walking, now, is much better. It gave me a better sense of mobility and hope...."

Paul Reed, a patient at Southern VIP in Southaven, describes his journey back to mobility when he found an effective treatment for his PAD and what it has me...

10/13/2025

World Thrombosis Day on Oct 13: Know the Clot, Stop the Consequences 🩸

Blood clots can sneak up on anyone. This World Thrombosis Day (Oct 13), learn the quick signs: swollen, warm or painful legs (DVT), and sudden shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing blood (possible PE).

Who’s at higher risk? Recent surgery, long travel or bed rest, cancer, pregnancy or hormone therapy, smoking, obesity, and unmanaged diabetes. Simple steps can help lower risk. Move often on long trips, stay hydrated, ask about compression stockings, and get a vascular check if you’ve got concerns.

Want a vascular screening or to learn prevention tips? Book with Southern VIP today.

Click here to learn more ➡️ https://southernvip.com/world-thrombosis-day-risks-signs-treatments/

10/10/2025

Monday is Thrombosis Awareness Day.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the legs. Left untreated, DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition, where the clot travels to the lungs. Compression socks can be helpful in the management of blood flow and swelling, but it is important to see a vascular specialist for a complete diagnosis and treatment recommendation.

At Southern VIP, we use vascular ultrasound as a frontline tool to visualize blood flow and detect clot formations in the legs and feet. Depending on the clot's location and size, we may recommend blood thinners or interventional procedures to remove the clot. These can be done in our locations on an outpatient basis. We do not treat cosmetic varicose veins.

Visit SouthernVIP.com to learn more about Southern VIP. We have locations in Memphis, TN, Union City, TN, Fulton, KY, Southaven, MS, and Olive Branch, MS.