Aired on July 15, 2019

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, talks with registered dietitian Fiona Lewis about the importance of fiber in the diet. They also talk about simple ways for people to add more fiber to their diet.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Fiber

Aired October 14, 2020

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, continues to broadcast via skype to observe safety guidelines amid the pandemic This week, he answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns, including questions about adult immunizations, false positive COVID tests and the flu.

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Aired October 12, 2020

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks about ways to prevent breast and other cancers.&nbsp;She also talks about using tofu as part of a plant based diet.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | More about Cancer

Air Date: October 6th 2020

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month so today we're exploring bullying. We'll define what bullying is, talk about why people bully and what you can do to help prevent it.

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Nat'l Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Aired October 5, 2020

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks with registered dietitian Dr. Fiona Lewis about ways a healthy plant based diet can help prevent breast and other forms of cancer.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Preventing cancer via a healthy diet

Aired on September 30, 2020

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns.&nbsp;This week, he answers questions about the insomnia, headaches, macular degeneration and bunions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Air Date: September 29th 2020

One of the most devastating events that can happen to a person is to lose a loved one to suicide.&nbsp;There’s been a lot of attention to the topic, but the rate of suicide has increased by 30% in the last 20 years.&nbsp;Why is that?&nbsp;What can we do to stop losing those we love to this hopeless act?&nbsp;Today we’ll talk with Genevieve Garret, LCSW at the Center for the Advancement of Youth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center&nbsp;about warning signs and how to take action.&nbsp; Help promote awareness by sharing images and graphics on your website and social media accounts. Use #SuicidePrevention or #StigmaFree Crisis Resources •If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.•If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)•If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line. *	NAMI MISSISSIPPI:&nbsp;(800) 357-0388

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Aired September 28, 2020

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, discusses staying healthy in the fall.&nbsp;She talks about the recognizing the difference between allergies, colds and the flu and COVID 19, proper sleep hygiene and keeping your skin moisturized.

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Staying Healthy in the Fall

Aired September 23, 2020

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns.&nbsp;This week, he answers questions about the flu vaccine, manic behavior, blood clots and COVID 19.

Air Date: September 22nd 2020 

September is Hunger Awareness Month, a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution. Despite being born in one of the world’s wealthiest countries, there are many&nbsp;children and adults in the United States who are food insecure or hungry. Today we'll discuss the psychological effects of hunger on children, food insecurity&nbsp;and how you can make a difference in your community with our guest Dr. Ruth Patterson, Pediatrician with the University Of Mississippi Medical Center. <ul><li><a href="http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women, Infants and Children (WIC)</a> provides low-income women, infants and children with food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services.</li><li><a href="http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) </a>provides nutritional food assistance for those who meet eligibility requirements.</li><li>SNAP is meant to be a supplement to one’s income to help ensure nutritional needs are met.</li></ul> If you or someone you know needs help please contact:<ul><li>MS Department of Human Services <a href="https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/</a> or call 601-359-4500</li><li>MS State Department of Health <a href="http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,128,html</a> </li><li>MS WIC Program: Phone (601) 991-6000 or call toll-free (800) 545-6747</li><li>The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Ambulatory EversCare Clinic <a href="https://umc.edu/evers-williams/Focus-Areas/health-care/EversCare.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://umc.edu/evers-williams/Focus-Areas/health-care/EversCare.html</a></li></ul>

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Hunger Awareness Month

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Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. It consists of a weekday call-in radio show.

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