Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy calls in from Chicago and talks about rashes, a mouth infection, knee replacement surgery and more. 

“Keeping up with the Jones” is a term that most of us understand but do you realize how much it affects our lives? Today’s society is consumed with what we look like to other people? What do you think is the root cause? How can we combat the urge to have as much or more than our neighbors even when we can't afford it, when is enough enough?

Interesting information

A recent study of 2,000 social media users had some interesting results that might make you feel better about your own life. Only 18% of those surveyed said their Facebook and Twitter posts display an accurate representation of their lives. That means 82% of what you think is reality on social media is at least, to some extent, a fabrication of real life.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Leanne Murray from Hancock Women’s Center. They talk about signs, symptoms and prevention of ovarian cancer and answer other gynecological questions. 

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, topics include dietary changes when travelling and the benefits of a colonoscopy.

Today is world suicide prevention day. One of the most devastating events that can happen to a person is to lose a loved one to suicide. There’s been a lot of attention to the topic, but the rate of suicide has increased by 30% in the last 20 years. Why is that? What can we do to stop losing those we love to this hopeless act? Today we’ll talk with Dr. Monica Sutton, Professor of Pediatrics at the Center for the Advancement of Youth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center about warning signs and how to take action. 

Informational Resources

•Know the Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide

•Being Prepared for a Crisis

•Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.

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: 800- 357-0388

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. Fiona Lewis, registered dietician. They discuss what a plant based diet consists of and dispel several plant based diet rumors.  

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers medical questions from listeners. This week, topics include hip replacement surgery, vaping and recovery from stroke.

The numbers are out there. Autism affects children and their families at a rate of 1 in 58. But that is not the only disability that can affect your precious family. The impacts on children and their families can be profound. How can a person move from thinking “why me, why my child” to acceptance and joy in the difference. Today we sit down with a author, and educator George Stewart, a parent who was not only able to do that but was able to reach out to others.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor or Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jim Hurt. They answer questions from listeners about sports related injuries.