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Lackey Memorial Hospital is more than just a healthcare institution; it is a haven of compassion and healing. From the moment you step through its doors, you can sense the warmth and dedication that permeate the atmosphere. It’s a place where lives are not just saved, but where the human spirit is nurtured with empathy. Lackey is a cornerstone of our community, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of kindness and expertise coming together to create a haven of healing for those in need.
"The care and attention I received at Lackey Memorial Hospital were truly exceptional. From the friendly staff to the state-of-the-art facilities, I felt supported every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for better treatment!"
— Sarah T., Forest, MS
"Lackey Memorial Hospital made a stressful situation so much easier. The nurses were compassionate, the doctors were knowledgeable, and the entire team treated me like family. I’m so grateful for their care!"
— James P., Lake, MS
"I’ve been to many hospitals over the years, but none compare to Lackey Memorial. They go above and beyond to make sure patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. They truly have a heart for the community."
— Linda M., Morton, MS
"The team at Lackey Memorial Hospital is outstanding. Whether it’s a routine check-up or an emergency, they’re always ready with a smile and expert care. I trust them completely with my family’s health."
— Robert C., Pelahatchie, MS
Lackey Memorial Hospital is more than just a healthcare institution; it is a haven of compassion and healing. From the moment you step through its doors, you can sense the warmth and dedication that permeate the atmosphere. It’s a place where lives are not just saved, but where the human spirit is nurtured with empathy. Lackey is a cornerstone of our community, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of kindness and expertise coming together to create a haven of healing for those in need.
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My Story.
My Health. My Wake-Up Call.
Written by Dr. Emily Johnson, Director of Women’s Health Services at LMH and 505 Women’s Health.
As the female hormones decline and eventually fade away (menopause), we first have to make it through 5–15 years of tumultuous changes month to month. And as our hormones show up some months and not others, we begin to experience the negative health impacts in our other systems.
For instance, I have a significant family history of high cholesterol and coronary artery disease on my mother’s side. As I’ve aged to 48 (just being transparent here… be kind 😅), my cholesterol numbers have continued to creep up.
Despite fiber supplementation, daily exercise, a pretty decent diet, an apple a day (for real, every single day), and adequate red wine consumption (hold the judgment… I have high schoolers), it has now gotten so high that I decided it was time to take the next step and do a calcium score to see if I needed a statin.
I mean… my HDL is over 100, so that probably negates my high LDL, right?
NO HO HO!
I did NOT get a calcium score of zero, and I am at “mild risk” for heart attack, <10%.
What?!?!?!?
I have NEVER done so poorly on a test.
And ya wanna know what? My hormones are not in menopausal range and are actually better than they were 6 months ago.
Perimenopause, y’all.
Two things:
Ladies, we cannot blame everything on our hormones. But we DO need to pay attention to all body systems as we are aging and going through Perimenopause and Menopause.
Make sure you have a provider who can walk with you through it all, despite its many changes.
My calcium score at the MAC at LMH was so easy:
✔️ Fasting lipid panel (blood work)
✔️ 15-minute non-contrasted CT scan in Radiology (3 big breaths and a whirling noise — no enclosed tube)
✔️ Follow-up with Misha Craven, NP, to discuss results and management
I will be starting a statin tonight, along with a fish oil supplement, and rechecking in 3 months.
And I am not even menopausal yet.
Y’all… let’s take care of ourselves.
💗 Get your Mammograms. 1 in 8 women gets Breast Cancer. Prevention and early detection are CRITICAL!
☀️ Get your Skin checked. Melanoma is so common. Did you know more people get skin cancer from tanning beds than smokers get lung cancer each year?
🩺 Get your Pap for cervical cancer screening. Yes, even if you’ve had a hysterectomy you may still need one.
🧪 Get your cholesterol and glucose checked. gulp.
⚖️ Have your weight assessed and be willing to hear what that means for your health. Obesity, which is defined as a body mass index of >30, increases one’s risk of 13 different kinds of Cancer.
🩻 Get age and risk-based Colon Cancer screening.
🫁 Get risk-based Lung Cancer screening.
If you live in rural Central Mississippi, we at Lackey Memorial Hospital would love to assist you with these things. Our Community Health Clinic providers, Outpatient Multispecialty Clinics, and 505 Women’s Health are here for you.
We can screen you for all of this here, and treat you for MOST of it.
Continuing a Legacy of Healthcare right here in Scott County.
The Lackey Memorial Hospital family extends our deepest love, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Patricia Darby during this difficult time. Patricia was a valued part of our LMH family for nearly 14 years, and she will be deeply missed by so many whose lives she touched through her kindness, presence, and care.
Services for Mrs. Darby will be held Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Forest, Mississippi. Public viewing will be Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 6pm. at Mapp Funeral Home, with family visitation from 4pm–6pm.
Please continue to lift them up in prayer in the days ahead 💙
💙Lackey Memorial Hospital celebrated 75 years of service Thursday as the only full-service hospital in Scott County continues operating while rural healthcare facilities across Mississippi face closures and cutbacks.
