Health

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:14pm

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence”

“Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.

Memphis residents released balloons with messages of hope at a recent Just Care Family Network community block party during awareness month

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Women accross N. Mississippi attend self-defense seminar

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 4:15pm

Women accross N. Mississippi attend self-defense seminar

Ultimate Fitness and MMA in Tupelo held a "Women's Self-Defense" class Saturday.

Many women from across North Mississippi participated.

The instructor was Memphis' Joel Gingery, a former U.S. Navy Seal who has been involved in martial arts his entire life.

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Mid-South physiotherapy firm shares running stretches, exercises

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 4:19pm

Just in time for the spring running season, a Mid-South physiotherapy firm introduces stretches and exercises all runners should include in their training.

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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

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Valentine's Day competition calls hospitals to sign up organ donors

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 12:46pm

Hospitals across the Memphis area are competing in the second annual 'Show Me Your Heart' Competition on Valentine's Day.

The Mid-South Transplant Foundation is sponsoring the competition where 14 hospitals compete to sign up people to the organ donor registry, and see how many hospital staff members and visitors are currently registered donors.

The hospital with the most registered donors and the hospital who registers the most new donors that day will each receive trophies from Mid-South Transplant Foundation.

A booth will be set up in each hospital in the lobby or cafeteria. MSTF staff members and volunteers will be at the booth to answer any questions. They will also offer a heart shaped candy to all who show their heart or organ donor on their driver’s license or register as an organ and tissue donor during the event that day.

Here's this list of participating hospitals:

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Boil-water alert issued for parts of Horn Lake

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 4:00pm

Boil-water alert issued for parts of Horn Lake

The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their water from the City of Horn Lake water supply located in DeSoto County.

This affects approximately 12,313 customers in the area.

Water sampling showed presence of E. Coli.

The precaution will last at least two full days and water system officials will be immediately notified when the boil-water alert is lifted.

The boil-water alert is for homes south of City Hall off Goodman Road and North of City Hall off of Goodman Road.

Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled vigorously for one minute before it is consumed.

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Girl Scouts send care boxes to soldiers

Submitted by Michael Clark on Monday, December 17th, 10:10 am

DeSoto County soldiers will have some extra care this holiday thanks to some area Girl Scouts from Olive Branch.

The girls sent 125 Christmas Care boxes to deployed service men and women from DeSoto County.

Olive Branch Girl Scout Junior Troop 10528 started collecting items at Olive Branch Intermediate School.

After a contest, the students in Ms. Montgomery’s class raised more than 200 items to send off to the soldiers.

Family and friends also contributed to the efforts with donations.

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