Memorial Medical Minute - Winter 2024
Memorial Health System
Memorial is a multi-specialty medical complex on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Make 2024 your healthiest year yet
Health is a journey, not a destination.
If you have your sights set on a healthier you this year, use this month to plan how you’ll achieve your health-related goals. Memorial has providers ready to help with care plans tailored to your specific needs, like Dr. Simhachalam Gurugubelli, an internal medicine specialist at Memorial who received training in obesity medicine at Harvard.
Find a provider that is right for you by calling (228) 867-5000!
DEMYSTIFYING DIABETES: UNDERSTANDING THE DISEASE, MYTHS, AND MANAGEMENT
Diabetes shouldn’t be complicated, and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Falon Sisson is hoping to change how those diagnosed with the disease understand and manage it.?
“With knowledge and support, you can thrive, make informed choices, and live life to the fullest. Remember, you’re not alone on this journey. We’re here to help you every step of the way,” Falon adds.
BEYOND THE SCALE
When describing Hailey Allen, the words funny, uplifting, and unique come to mind. “I’ve been big since I was a child. I was overlooked, bullied, and shamed almost every day because of my size, and I got to the point where I couldn’t seem to find the beauty in myself,” Hailey reflects as she shares her story of weight loss in late November 2023.
Make your living room the waiting room!
We offer multiple options to fit your lifestyle, including walk-in clinics , virtual visits , and primary care providers along the Coast.
Make an appointment for an in-person visit or let us bring a Memorial provider to you for a face-to-face, online virtual appointment.
Call (228) 867-5000 for an appointment.
MEMORIAL TO OFFER FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AT COMMUNITY EXPO ON JANUARY 13
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a free Community Resource Expo will be held on Saturday, January 13, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Orange Grove Community Center (14416 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport).
Memorial will be offering free blood pressure and glucose checks as well as stroke, diabetes and BMI assessments.
The event features youth activities, food, giveaways, and workshops hosted by experts in the areas of workforce development, becoming credit savvy, expungement, and home ownership. More than 30 vendors will be available to provide information and resources.?
This free event is open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.
MEMORIAL IS THE FIRST IN COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TO USE NEW ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH HEART ARRHYTHMIAS
More than 37 million people worldwide live with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and numbers are predicted to more than double by 2050.
Memorial Health System is the first to use the Abbott TactiFlex? Ablation Catheter in Coastal Mississippi, offering a new option for patients suffering from Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The TactiFlex catheter is the world’s first ablation catheter designed with a unique flexible electrode tip and contact force sensing to treat patients with atrial AFib.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. B. Judson Colley, III , uses the TactiFlex catheter on scar tissue in the heart that is generating abnormal electrical signals and disrupting a patient’s natural heartbeat.?
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MEMORIAL IN THE COMMUNITY
Team Memorial has been busy supporting our coastal community during the last few months!
Several of our providers and team members have canvassed the Coast to speak to professional groups about a variety of topics. If you are interested in having a Memorial spokesperson at an upcoming event, please contact [email protected] .
MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN CLINICS OPENS GULFPORT OBGYN CLINIC
Memorial has expanded its women’s health services with the addition of seven healthcare providers in Gulfport, including:
The clinic is located at 4502 Old Pass Road in Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, call (228) 863-9977. Learn more about the providers by clicking the link below.
MEMORIAL VOTED BEST HOSPITAL IN 2023 WXXV VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARDS
For the second year in a row, Memorial has been voted the Best Hospital in the WXXV 25 Viewer's Choice Awards!?
We are so honored to receive this award and to serve our community with exceptional care and compassion.
THE CITY OF GULFPORT PROCLAIMS DECEMBER 20, 2023 AS JENNIFER H. DUMAL DAY!
Last month, we honored Jennifer Dumal's retirement, marking over 45 years of unwavering service to Memorial and our community.
Jennifer, your enduring dedication and compassion have left an indelible mark. Thank you for your decades of commitment.
Discover more about her incredible journey and the lasting influence she's had on Memorial by clicking the button below.
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