From Memorial Health System Obesity is a statewide problem. Based on 2022 data, two in five adults in Mississippi are obese or morbidly obese, and nearly half of Mississippi children are overweight or obese. Dr. Simhachalam Gurugubelli, an internal medicine specialist at Memorial, received training in obesity medicine at Harvard. This training makes him one […]
The observance of Girl Scout Week from March 12-18 celebrates the birthday of a sisterhood that has touched millions of lives. Here, Becky Traweek, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi, tells us about the organization and its impact. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER MISSISSIPPI? Girl Scouting builds […]
PASCAGOULA AGATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2690 Jefferson Ave., Pascagoula (228) 762-4144 www.gatewaychristianacademy.info Preschool: PK 3-4-sixth grade Accreditations: Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Student/teacher ratio: 1:4 Annual tuition: $4,750 yearly for one child, $8,500 for two, $10,300 for three Discounts: If tuition is paid before February for the next year, the registration fee is $175 and $100 […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is both a celebration and an acknowledgment that gender equality is a work in progress. It’s a chance to recognize women’s achievements, educate, raise awareness and push for change. This year’s theme is #embraceequity, which challenges societies and individuals to create a more inclusive world. That means rejecting […]
By Dr. Alisha Ware Is menopause belly a myth or a real phenomenon? In truth, it’s a little of both, as many complex factors are at work. Menopausal transition usually begins in a woman’s 40s when her cycles start to vary in length and become heavier, then space out and stop. One year after the final […]
Technological distractions, busy schedules and the general hustle and bustle of life can make spending quality time together difficult for families. Some weeks in our house feel like a blur of soccer practices, homework, meal prep and afterschool activities. Inevitably, these stretches of time can leave our families feeling disconnected and more like roommates than […]
By Sarah Hornby March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor women of the past and celebrate the contributions women make each day. We prioritize celebrating others, but how often do we recognize our individual achievements or even check on our own wellbeing? With the stressors and responsibilities of daily life, or busy times […]
