NMHS Blog
Explore our blog for expert health education from NMHS providers and inspiring stories from NMHS patients.
Popular Blog Topics
Patient Stories
Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.
Patient Stories
Our patients are connecting with a new option to help them manage their health care.
We're All Heart Episode One
What makes your heart tick? We're diving into the stories, science, and heart of cardiac care in We're All Heart - a new podcast series from North Mississippi Health Services and Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi. Hosted by Dr. Barry Bertolet, featuring special expert guests.
What You Need to Know about Measles
Measles is in the news right now. Here's what a local pediatrician wants you to know about it.
This Just In: Local Reporter Overcomes Stroke
After suffering a stroke in December, local reporter Aundrea Self Nichols is embracing her new beginning.
Mimic Ozempic Without the Side Effects
Many people taking GLP-1 medications experience a decrease in “food noise” – thoughts and urges to eat without feeling hungry. Here are several ways to minimize “food noise” and lose weight naturally without medications or their side effects.
Preventing Cognitive Decline
Evidence-based strategies that can keep your brain healthy and potentially prevent cognitive decline.
Eat Like a Cardiologist
What you eat affects your heart. Eat like Dr. Barry Bertolet to keep your heart in great shape.
Recent Blogs
Additional ways to stay on top of your health
Vaccinations
We urge the public to take heed and engage in conversations with area physicians when considering vaccination.
Screening Guidelines
Health care providers recommend certain annual screenings based on age, gender or other risk factors. Learn which screenings you need and how to schedule.
Nurse Link
Nurse Link is a free telephone health information service. Callers speak directly to a registered nurse and get immediate answers.
Support Groups
North Mississippi Health Services offers support groups for our patients and their families.
Popular Classes
Basic Steps of Infant CPR
In this free class, parents and caregivers are taught the skills they need to perform infant/child CPR and management of choking.
Preparing for Birth
Preparing for Birth classes, recommended after 28 weeks of pregnancy, meet for three consecutive weeks on Thursday nights. Online Option is available.
The Cancer Journey
North Mississippi Health Services Cancer Care offers a support group for cancer patients and their families.