Protecting Mothers and Unborn Children
By: Dr. Jaleen Sims
We’ve seen COVID-19 cause illnesses from a runny nose to heart attacks and death of individuals and even unborn children. As an OBGYN, I’ve seen, first-hand, the toll it has taken on mothers, babies, their families and even providers. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 can decrease your risk for many of these severe illnesses and save […] [read more]
Vaccines are a Marvelous Invention!
By: Dr. Tom Joiner
As Mississippians, we know a thing or two about taking care of each other. As a family physician, I have always taken great joy in participating in the care of families and providing them with advice to keep themselves and their family members healthy and safe. The COVID-19 pandemic was very challenging to us all, […] [read more]
I’ll take ‘em all, Doc!
By: Santana Holloway
As part of my Family Medicine rotation during medical school this spring, I spent four weeks rotating with a practicing family physician in Mississippi. Part of my role was to talk to patients and gather information about why they were visiting the clinic that day. I also spent time discussing preventive tests, screenings, and immunizations […] [read more]
A Medical Student’s Perspective on COVID
By: William "Bradley" Munn
As a medical student who began my M1 year in the 2019-2020 school year, my class has had the unique educational experience of receiving our education almost solely during the Covid-19 pandemic. While we have covered traditional courses such as Gross Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Pathology, we have experienced a real-world education of watching the discovery, […] [read more]
Let’s Talk about the COVID-19 Vaccine #VAXUpMS
By: Shiv Patel
I remember the day COVID-19 reached Mississippi like it was yesterday. I was shadowing a family physician at her clinic during my spring break when I got the news that my school was extending our spring break by another week. To be honest, I was kind of happy to hear we were getting an extra […] [read more]
COVID-19: Medical Student Experience #VaxUpMS
By: Niki Patel
My Experience I was a second-year medical student when the COVID-19 virus hit Mississippi. I did not know what this meant for us and our country, much as the rest of the nation. However once receiving the news, it was evident that our everyday lives would take a turn for the worse. We were sentenced […] [read more]
Give Me a Boost!
By: Dr. Laura Miller
Throughout the past two years, I have often summed up the frequent changes, updates, and modifications to Covid-19-related guidance and recommendations as an opportunity for the public to “live at the speed of science.” We rarely have had the opportunity to observe the processes and procedures for development of vaccines, treatment protocols, and scientific advances […] [read more]
It’s The Holiday Season!
By: Dr. Daniel Edney
Ah…the holidays are upon us! And getting closer to family has a whole new meaning this year. For many, this has always been an exciting time of year…shopping, gathering, and celebrating with our friends, loved ones, and family members. And as we continue to emerge from our pandemic isolation, there is not only hesitance by […] [read more]
Pregnancy And The Covid-19 Vaccine
By: Dr. Michelle Ownes
It is that time of year again… the summer transition to fall brings cooler temperatures and with it, the start of cold and flu season. In light of the COVID pandemic, this may seem insignificant, but for many individuals, now is the time to get protected, especially for expecting mothers. Pregnancy poses special considerations especially […] [read more]
MSMA Vaccine Hesitancy
By: Dr. Geri Weiland
Exciting news! Almost a full year after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was introduced, it is now available for children ages 5-11. As with all other vaccines it has been thoroughly evaluated prior to the FDA making it available for your child. Why should you vaccinate your 5-11 year old? Well, although it is true most […] [read more]