Browsing: Health & Wellness

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation has awarded a generous grant to The Children’s Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) through the USM Foundation. These funds will be used to build a new playground on USM’s Hattiesburg campus.

The month of November officially kicks off the Holiday Season. This time of year is highlighted with parties, social gatherings, and family events. While these activities are joyful and packed with lasting memories, they can often be dampened with the stress of all the hustle and bustle. 

Try out my “Three P’s” for entertaining: Plan, Prep, Pantry

The pink ribbon campaign has a deeper meaning for many. Tasha Stringer is one of those ladies. This Laurel native has worked in the mammography department at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel since 2001.

Meet Amanda Morris, owner of Balanced Body Yoga, Health and Wellness. Amanda’s business consists of practicing yoga, as well as marriage and family counseling.

October means football, festivals, and fall-like weather are finally in full swing in Mississippi! The leaves and our wardrobes aren’t the only thing changing with the season. Transitioning to shorter (but still busy) fall days can be challenging. Less daylight often moves people indoors more, making spreading cold and flu viruses easier. Use these simple tips to keep your mental and physical health in check. 

The School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its Oxford offerings to include a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program next year.

Jennifer (fondly known as “Jenny”) is the owner of the Magnolia Soap and Bath franchise located in Hattiesburg, MS. This phenomenal business prides itself on its clean beauty practices and unique shopping experience.

There’s nothing as wonderful in the Summer as fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Here’s your guide to Mississippi’s farmer’s markets.

Congratulations to New Albany’s Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH-UC) for being named Mississippi’s 2023 Most Socially Responsible Hospital.

A Meridian teacher and endurance cyclist has cruised into the title of the first person to bike the perimeter of…

MS Gulf Coast – Over the last several months, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors worked with Raymond James, a…

As with many people these days, Kirk Hutchinson struggles with dietary restrictions, so he decided to do something to help not only himself but others in the process.

The American Cancer Society is hosting its third annual “Shuck Cancer” event. This party with a purpose will raise funds for local hospitals to use to provide lodging and transportation for cancer patients. 

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and whether you’re single or taken, it is an excellent opportunity to think about hearts,…

Since its program began in 1992, UMMC has performed more than 1,700 bone marrow transplants, BMT for short, now averaging about 75 a year, with an average 15 of those pediatric.

It’s that dreaded time again… Yep, it’s time to talk about goals and plans of action for the new year…