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Women in Science feature – Maggie Taylor

Women in Science feature – Maggie Taylor

Name: Maggie Taylor Title/Position: Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Why did you pursue a career in medicine? I knew at a young age that nursing was where I was destined for a career. That initial interest started when my brother was hospitalized for an extended period of...

Women in Science feature -Bridget L. Whittemore

Women in Science feature -Bridget L. Whittemore

Name: Bridget L. Whittemore Title/Position: X-Ray/Mammo Tech Why did you pursue a career in medicine? I chose the medical field because I love helping others, especially the elderly. What made you choose your job? I knew I wanted to go into Radiology, but I wanted to...

Women in Science feature – Maxine Lott

Women in Science feature – Maxine Lott

Name: Maxine Lott Title/Position: CNA Why did you pursue a career in medicine? I pursued a career of CNA after taking care of my grandmother. I love helping people, meeting new people, and just being there for them when they are in need. What made you choose your job?...

Women in Science feature – Shelby Lipe

Women in Science feature – Shelby Lipe

Name: Shelby Lipe Title/Position: Family Nurse Practitioner Why did you pursue a career in medicine? I have always thought being a nurse was the best thing ever. They helped people feel better and were So smart!. Each level of nursing I have attained left me craving...

Steve’s Breast Cancer Story

Steve’s Breast Cancer Story

There is Nothing Feminine About Me. I am an independent insurance agent, living in Winona, MS. The first time I noticed something abnormal was when I had something heavy press against my chest while either working out in the gym or working on my farm. I noticed a...

Sheri’s Breast Cancer Story

Sheri’s Breast Cancer Story

Sheri had no family history of BC. At a yearly checkup in Feb of 2019, they found a small lump. It was caught early so she had no chemo or radiation. She did have surgery to remove it with a  left mastectomy in April 2019. She feels blessed to be here and wants people...

Cori’s Breast Cancer Story

Cori’s Breast Cancer Story

I’m Cori Bailey, and I have worked at Tyler Holmes for nearly 12 years, and here is my story.  After my paternal aunt, a breast cancer survivor, found out that she had the BRCA1 gene in the spring of 2015, I thought it might be worth mentioning to my OB/GYN when I...

Know About Diabetes

Know About Diabetes

Diabetes by the Numbers 30.3 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 4 of them don’t know they have it. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is the No. 1cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness. In...

Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu

Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral...