According to the National Center for PTSD, about 8 million adults in the U.S. experience PTSD during any given year. Without proper care, PTSD can lead to devastating outcomes, including self-harm and suicide. Dr. Lin Hogan and Mike Couch led our September 30 Lunch & Learn on mental health, focusing on early recognition and treatment of PTSD. Together, we are making a difference!
CHIN hosted its Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Brain Health Awareness event this week at Bonita Lake’s Coots Crossing Pavilion, featuring neurologists from Anderson and Rush hospitals. Dr. Zaineb Daud from Anderson and Dr. Michael Garbee from Rush, each presented valuable information to an eager audience with loved ones, battling dementia or Alzheimer’s specifically. With an overwhelming…
The Montgomery Institute congratulates its founder, Bill Crawford, on his forthcoming book, A Republican’s Lament: Mississippi Needs Good Government Conservatives (The University Press of Mississippi—release date October 15). The book promises insightful reflections on leadership, politics and the values that have guided Crawford’s journey. Bill has been a visionary leader, dedicating decades to public service,…
A better understanding of breast cancer as well as preventative and treatment options will be among topics at October’s Lunch & Learn presented by the Community Health Improvement Network (CHIN). Dr. Amy Coleman, a board certified radiologist at the Breast Cancer Center at Anderson Regional Hospital, will be guest speaker at the Wednesday, Oct. 19…
Enjoy this video of the August 27, 2024 Lunch and Learn on Healthy Lung Awareness presented by Dr. Asad Khan, who specializes in interventional pulmonology and critical care medicine at Ochsner Health. We are thrilled that we had 150 registrants at this Lunch & Learn. feature photo by Hopestar21 at Pixabay
Building Economic Opportunities Through Partnership and Music: The MSA Pines Region Songwriter Festival At The Montgomery Institute (TMI), we believe that innovation and strong partnerships are the cornerstones of regional development. Our mission to foster growth and development in East Mississippi is exemplified through initiatives that leverage arts and entertainment as powerful economic engines. One…
Approximately 345,500 adults in Mississippi, or 15.3% of the adult population, have been diagnosed with diabetes. Britney Kersh, DNP, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner at Greater Meridian Health Clinic, says, “Diabetes is a dangerous long-term chronic disease that causes disability. It can lead to complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, and even amputation. Regular doctor…