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Forty-one of OCH Regional Medical Center’s allotment of 700 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination were administered Tuesday at OCH to employees of the Longest Student Health Center at Mississippi State University. Brent Crocker, MSU Emergency Manager “Today, we’re focusing on our frontline healthcare workers to make sure they have the protection they need to […]

OCH Regional Medical Center employees considered most at risk for COVID-19 exposure began receiving the much-anticipated COVID vaccine on Monday afternoon. The hospital received its allocation of 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Monday morning. OCH Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist Dr. Harry Holliday was the first patient to receive the vaccine. “This is

OCH Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing OCH’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’,

Whether you’re visiting family virtually or safely in person this Thanksgiving, take time to talk about what’s most important: your health. National Family Health History Day, an annual event that takes place on Thanksgiving Day, encourages families to discuss and document their medical history. “This conversation is particularly important this year,” said Dr. Josh Black,

If there’s one lesson Pam Edwards hopes others learn from her story, it’s to listen and pay attention to your body, and if something doesn’t seem right, see your doctor. On October 3, 2019, Edwards met, for the first time, with Dr. Chip Wall at the OCH Center for Breast Health & Imaging in Starkville

When Tyneisa Mickens slipped and fell walking down stairs earlier this year, she turned to OCH Orthopedic Center after experiencing persistent pain in her right knee. “I had a torn ligament, and they explained my options to me. I could have surgery or try physical therapy. I wanted to try PT first to avoid having

Hosting or attending a “homegate” this Saturday? Follow these simple steps to help yourself, your family and your community stay healthy! Move the party outdoors, and enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! If this is not feasible, make sure the room or space is well-ventilated (for example, open a window). Clean hands often. Make sure

OCH Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome two additional urologists to its medical staff, expanding access to the specialty service locally. Dr. Jordan Windham and Dr. Sarah Rentrop are now accepting new patients at Starkville Urology and will perform surgeries and procedures at OCH. “We are excited that Drs. Windham and Rentrop have chosen

Understanding speech is not only related to the auditory component or “hearing” speech but can also rely on visual and environmental cues. Visual cues (e.g. lip reading and facial expressions) are largely absent when you or your communication partner are wearing a mask. (This is where the clear face masks come in handy!) In addition,