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Dr. Elliot Nipper Discusses Advances in Hip Replacement Technology as Part of Ongoing Educational Se

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 1:56pm

Dr. Elliot Nipper Discusses Advances in Hip Replacement Technology as Part of Ongoing Educational Se

Dr. Elliot Nipper, and Orthopedic Surgeon with Southern Bone and Joint, will lead a discussion on the advancements in hip technology at the Senior Circle Lunch and Learn program on July 19 at 11 a.m. in the Glenn Smith Room at Wesley Medical Center.

The seminar is part of an ongoing monthly series, featuring local physicians discussing a variety of health and wellness topics. Dr. Nipper is a fellowship-trained arthritic joint replacement orthopedic surgeon. He will speak about issues regarding hip surgery and answer common questions on the subject.

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

Submitted by Forrest General Hospital, Forrest General Hospital

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 8:56am

Peripheral Vascular Disease is the number one health problem in the United States. Fortunately, Pine Belt residents have an opportunity to receive a free screening for PAD on June 17 and 18 at Forrest General Hospital.

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Ninety-one year old Laurel resident finally receives WWII medals

Submitted by WDAM Web Staff

Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 7:39pm

CAMP SHELBY, MS (WDAM)- A ninety-one year old Laurel resident was honored Saturday morning for being part of World War II.

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum located at Camp Shelby presented Private First Class James B. Jones with seven different awards.

Jones is a World War II veteran and a member of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American tank unit to fight in combat. He had never received his service medals, but on Saturday Camp Shelby, the museum, and Congressman Steven Palazzo awarded him with all his decorations.

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Rock 'n Roll Book Club

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 9:22am

The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County will have the inaugural meeting of its new Rock 'n Roll Book Club on June 25 at 6:30 p.m. The book club will meet at T-bones Records and Café in Hattiesburg. The first book for the club will be Life, the autobiography of Keith Richards will be the

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Budget cuts take toll on Camp Shelby

Submitted by WDAM Web Staff

Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 9:21am

FORREST COUNTY, MS (WDAM)- Government ordered budget cuts are taking their toll on Camp Shelby south of Hattiesburg.

Since 9/11, military installations all across the country now have heightened security. However, Defense Department ordered budget cuts have led to empty guard houses at the entrances of the nation's largest national guard training site.

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Wesley Welcomes Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Fidel Sendra

Submitted by Wesley Medical Center

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 11:24am

Wesley Welcomes Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Fidel Sendra

Fidel Sendra, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Wesley Medical Center. Dr. Sednra received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed residencies at Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven, CT, University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Military announces furloughs, Camp Shelby affected

Submitted by WDAM Web Staff

Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 2:29pm

CAMP SHELBY, MS (WDAM)- THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE USA NATIONAL GUARD:

Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, the adjutant general of Mississippi, announced military technician furlough plans today during a press briefing with members of the media.

Approximately 1,400 full-time Mississippi National Guard military technicians will be furloughed for 11 Mondays from July 8 to September 30. All employees have been notified and will take a 20 percent pay reduction.

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