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Growing N Sarah Anderson Grabmiller, D.O., resident stroNger NMMC expands Family Medicine Residency Program’s facility and resident roster orth Mississippi Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Center has an expanded facility, an expanded residents’ roster and big plans for the future. That is great news for people seeking medical care in north Mississippi and beyond. “We had our best recruiting year in the history of the program and we’re very excited about that,” says J. Edward Hill, M.D., director of the Residency Center. “Our goal has always been to populate our market area with Top right: Faculty member John Mitchell, M.D., gets a hug from one of his patients. Bottom right: Eugene Kim, M.D., is participating in the residency program at NMMC. well-trained family doctors. An increase in the number of residents was a big step forward.” Located on the hospital campus at 1665 S. Green St., recent renovations increased the capacity of the center to 29 examination rooms and three procedure rooms. The Residency Center also has a laboratory, X-ray equipment, a conference room, library and resident office space. Along with the facility expansion, the resident program recently grew as well, increasing from six residents a year to eight. > Vim & Vigor • SPRI NG 2012 51

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi
Opening Thoughts
Building Healthier Hearts
Young at Heart
Caring for the Little Ones
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
Jennifer Hudson, Grammy-winning recording artist
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
Virtual Health
SPECIAL You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Get Heart Healthy!
Growing Stronger
The Doctor Will See You Now
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - North Mississippi