Snack Smart After School
Our Healthy After- School Snack Infographic can help you plan better snacks for your growing students to munch on while they work on their homework.
Pumpkin Spice is Everything Nice
Learn about the health benefits of pumpkin spice and how it’s not just a seasoning used to make seasonal sweets sweeter.
The Signs of Breast Cancer
Learn about the signs of breast cancer and how to perform a self examination. Regular self exams and screenings can help detect breast cancer early.
Fall Activities for the Whole Family
October is usually an amazing month for our region, with cooler temperatures, lots of football to enjoy and of course everything the Halloween season brings leading up to trick-or-treat fun. Get your little ones in a joyful pumpkin mood with our list of seasonal activities. Story Time If you don’t keep your holiday-themed books separate, send your kids on a scavenger hunt to…
Celebrating Our Terrific Twos + Tips for Making Birthday Parties Safer
Learn what you can do, as a parent, to ensure your child has a happy and safe birthday while we continue to deal with the health risks present amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthy Snack and Hydration Ideas for Heading Back to the Office
Learn some healthy eating tips to make the transition from working from home to office work as smooth and nutritious as possible.
What’s Next? Life After Breast Cancer
Learn about how life after breast cancer is and what you can do to help yourself stay healthy following such a life-changing event.
Beep, Beep! Ideas to Beat the Dinner Rush After a Long Day at Work
Learn some helpful meal-prep ideas that can save you time and prevent you from making poor food choices on your more busier nights.
Kid Strength Training: Weight or Wait?
Learn about the health risks associated with young athletes partaking in strength training and discover what parents can do to ensure their child remains safe.
4 Steps to Healthy Aging in Your 60s and Beyond
Learn four different ways that older adults can maintain their health throughout the years and why doing so is crucial to long-term health.
Tips and Tricks for Halloween Safety
Halloween is a great opportunity for the whole family to have fun together. But just like any major holiday, accidents, injuries and other mishaps can occur — whether it’s a scraped knee, a stomach ache from too much candy or having someone separated from your group. We have tips on how to avoid most Halloween…
What Does The Future Of Kids’ Birthday Parties Look Like
Learn how the pandemic will likely shape the future of kids’ birthday parties.
Jason Peary Bridges, MD
It wasn’t a surprise to his family when Jason Peary Bridges, MD, decided to become a physician. His grandfather was one of the first Black doctors in Mississippi. His mother is also a doctor, and so is her brother. His father’s brother is also a doctor, which is how his parents met. “It’s not that I didn’t…
Tips for Safety During Post-Storm Recovery
Learn ways to stay safe following a hurricane.
At What Age Can You Pierce a Child’s Ears?
Concerned about what age is right for piercing a baby’s ears? Read on to learn what’s safe.
Preparing Your Teen for College in 2021
Learn how to prepare your teen for healthy first years of college in 2021.
Safely Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Learn some strategies to ensure your child is safe when they’re old enough to be left home alone.
Dermatology Screening Info
Learn what different skin issues could be and when you may want to see a dermatologist.