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Wesley Medical Center Names Lee Byrd Director of Laboratory Services

Wesley Medical Center Names Lee Byrd Director of Laboratory Services

Wesley Medical Center recently named Lee Byrd Director of Laboratory Services. Byrd has been employed with Wesley Medical Center since 2008 and has served as Interim Laboratory Director since Nov. 26, 2012.

Byrd brings 23 years of clinical experience to the position, including previous experience as a lab director. He is certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)CM and a Technologist in Hematology by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and has also been certified as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the National Crediting Agency.

Wesley Home Care Representatives Discuss Recovering at Home

Wesley Home Care Representatives Discuss Recovering at Home

Wesley Home Care Director Carol Tatum, RN and Wesley Home Care Representative Wanda Murphy, RN, will lead a discussion on recovering from surgery or illness at the Senior Circle Lunch and Learn program on May 17 at 11 a.m. in the Glenn Smith Room at Wesley Medical Center.

The seminar is part of an on-going monthly series, featuring local physicians and community leaders discussing a variety of health and wellness topics. Tatum and Murphy will discuss how to stay healthy, happy and at home after major medical events.

Forrest General Hosts Sibling Class on April 25 - Special Class Just for Kids Welcoming A New Baby B

Forrest General Hosts Sibling Class on April 25 - Special Class Just for Kids Welcoming A New Baby B

Welcoming a new baby into your home and heart can be a bit overwhelming, especially for younger members of the family. For kids who may need a little help adjusting to their new sibling, Forrest General hosts a class designed specifically to help prepare for the arrival of their new family member.

Dare to C.A.R.E. Screening Set for April

Dare to C.A.R.E. Screening Set for April

Peripheral Vascular Disease is the number one health problem in the United States. Fortunately, Pine Belt residents have an opportunity to receive a screening for PAD on April 15 & 16 at Forrest General Hospital.

Cancer Registrars Recognized In The Nation’s Fight Against Cancer

Cancer Registrars Recognized In The Nation’s Fight Against Cancer

Physicians and administrators of Forrest General Hospital will join the Commission on Cancer and the hospital’s cancer registrars in observing the 17th annual National Cancer Registrars Week during the week of April 8 - 12. The 2013 theme, Cornerstones of Care, emphasizes the role of a cancer registrar in providing a foundation for cancer research, prevention and treatment and partnering with the medical community for a cancer free tomorrow.

NEW Exciting Addition to Spirit of Women Spring Event Features Sam Haskell PLUS 12 Additional Renown

NEW Exciting Addition to Spirit of Women Spring Event Features Sam Haskell PLUS 12 Additional Renown

As previously announced, this year’s Spirit of Women Spring Event will feature a celebrity who happens to be from right here in Mississippi – Sam Haskell. Now, Spirit of Women announces a new addition to the event lineup that will offer attendees a chance to meet 12 notable Mississippi natives who recently contributed to the new book Coming Home To Mississippi!

Wesley CEO Michael Neuendorf Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential

Wesley CEO Michael Neuendorf Earns Top Healthcare Management Credential

Michael S. Neuendorf, CEO for Wesley Medical Center recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.