WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: Medical Matters
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WLBT purchased a product over the internet called Glo-Germ. It's supposed to show you just how easily germs are spread and how hard they are to get rid of. Microbiologist Dr. Donna Sullivan is the mentor to Murrah High School students who are gifted in science. More>>
The World Health Organization says a small number of people have died after being inoculated against swine flu. About 40 deaths have been reported after being inoculated against the virus. More>>
Lisa Thomas at Best of Health Nutrition Center in Highland Village says many of her clients use colon cleansing products. "Especially this time of year when there's a lot of parties and a lot of extra activity with Thanksgiving and Christmas. The first of the year, they want to start getting on their diet," she said. More>>
These antivirals will only be available through a prescription from a medical doctor. More>>
Visit any neonatal intensive care and you'll see how severe infant mortality is in Mississippi. More>>
The Mississippi State Health Department is reporting a 10th Swine flu death. More>>
A new report finds measurable levels of BPA in many canned foods. More>>
A big heads up to diet soda drinkers. More>>
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ST. DOMINIC'S MISSION IN ACTION |
| Sister Mary Trinita moved from an administrative job at St. Dominic Hospital to ministry at St. Dominic Community Health Clinic because she longed to work directly with community members in need. She says she loves watching as lives are transformed. "Every day can be a surprise, but what has surprised me most was that I was able to do things I thought were impossible," she said. "We have witnessed changes in many lives, habits altered, and addictions overcome. Many of our clients are getting jobs and finding a place to live on their own." She recalled an encounter she had during an annual Christmas party at the clinic: As staff and visitors enjoyed the gathering, a stranger sat quietly to the side. Sr. Trinita noticed him getting ready to leave and approached him with a party gift. "While giving him a Christmas bag filled with goodies, gifts, and food coupons, I placed my other hand gently on his forearm," she remembered. "The man looked with loving eyes at my hand on his arm, broke into a very slight smile in one corner of his mouth, looked back into my eyes, and said, 'Thank you for touching me.'" |
