Southern Remedy

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Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays. Each day a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and takes questions from listeners.email your questions: remedy@mpbonline.orgListen Live on MPB Think RadioMonday - Family Nurse Practitioner Josie Bidwell, Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit Tuesday - Dr. Susan Buttross, Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking Wednesday - Dr. Jimmy Stewart, The Original Southern Remedy Thursday - Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod, Southern Remedy Kids and Teens Friday - Dr. Jasmine Kency...

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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic | Summer Time Screen Time
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Yesterday at 6:50 PM

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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Last Wednesday at 7:49 PM

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about being safe during the 4th of July holiday, summer heat safety, and posture problems that arise in older people.


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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking - CLASSIC | The Art of Great Conversation
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Last Tuesday at 5:00 PM

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: The art of being a great conversationalist is something that most would love to master but entering a room where everyone seems to be engaged in a comfortable conversation or trying to engage with a conversational narcissist or having a difficult conversation with someone can all be anxiety provoking. Today we’ll be talking about how you can develop the superpower of feeling confident to engage in any conversation. You don’t have to be an extrovert. You ju...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Healthy Retirement
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Last Monday at 4:00 PM

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie has some tips for staying healthy in retirement. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens: More Summer Tips
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06/25/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Ingestions - Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222Breaks, abrasions, burnsCar seats

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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06/24/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about important health screenings and answers questions about eye pain, cholestrol levels and short term memory loss. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast


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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Navigating a Medical Crisis
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06/23/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Guest(s): Janne Swearengen


Topic: Almost all of us will face a medical crisis at some point in our lives, either as the person in the treatment room or hospital bed or the person standing right next to it. Our natural instinct is to rush in and help. But sometimes, despite our best intentions, the things we say and do can unintentionally add pressure to an already overwhelming situation. Today, we have a guest who ha...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Men's health
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06/22/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks with Dr. Justin Turner, Community Health Officer at UMMC, about men's health. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

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Southern Remedy for Women | Men's Health Month with Dr. Justin Turner
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06/19/2026

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.


Guest: Dr. Justin Turner


Topic: Men's Health Month


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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens: Sun, CPR, Choking, Allergies
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06/18/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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American Heart Association


Sun Burn remedies: cool bath/shower, aloe, moisturizer, calamine lotion, hydration, pain killer, DON'T pop blisters or peel skin, NO petroleum jelly or numbing cream.

CPR

Choking

Alleriges

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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06/17/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about common symptoms that cause people to visit their health care provider including fever, head injuries and unexplained weight loss. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Value of Fatherhood
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06/16/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: Think about the last time you saw a man you assume to be a father teaching a child to ride a bike or walking a child into school, or sitting at a tiny table, sipping imaginary tea from a plastic cup. What went through your head? Probably, how sweet that is that there is an involved father. These moments may look simple, but science tells us they are foundational. Today, we’ll be talking about the importance of f...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Food for thought
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06/15/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about the ingredients found in a healthy diet. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

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Southern Remedy for Women | Heat Illnesses & Hydration
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06/12/2026

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.


Topic: Heat Illnesses & Hydration 


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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Pool Safety & Swimming Lessons
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06/11/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Summer time safety: Drowning, swimming lessons, ear infections, and tick warnings

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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06/10/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about chest pain, GI tract issues and staying healthy during the hot summer months.

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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06/09/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: "My OCD is kicking in," is something many of us say when we really mean that we can’t stop the compulsion to straighten a picture or double check whether you locked the front door. Those things are not OCD. So what does it mean to actually live with obsessive compulsive disorder every day? It is no joke and can be a debilitating disorder that interferes with relationships, jobs and life in general. Today we’ll be talkin...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Brain health
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06/08/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about brain health; what it is and how we can keep our minds sharp as we age. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic | Bug Bites
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06/04/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Summer time bug bites: mosquitos and ticks

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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06/03/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, topics discussed include allergies, memory loss and vaccines. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Investing in Our Children
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06/02/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: Our birth rate in the United States is declining as it is in the rest of the world. Children are now about 21% of our population but they are 100% of our future. So, why do we spend so much in the aged population and so little in our young children? Today we’ll be talking about the case for investing in our children, what evidence there is and what we can do to assure that all children grow up t...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Mental Health
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06/01/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks with Dr. Carl Mangum, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at UMMC and Caley Stogner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at UMMC about the role of nurse practitioners in the health care system. They also talk about diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Summer Time Screen Time
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05/28/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking - CLASSIC | Cognitive Bias
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05/26/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: Cognitive bias serves as an essential, adaptive mental shortcut that allows fast, efficient, and, in some cases, protective thinking and can be beneficial because it aides us in making decisions quickly. But cognitive bias can also take the form of harmful preconceptions that serve to hurt individuals or relationships. Join us to better understand what cognitive bias is and how this great mental shortcut that we all use can damage relationships if we’re not careful.


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Southern Remedy for Women | New Cholesterol Guidelines: The Follow-Up
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05/22/2026

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.


Guest(s): Dr. Danny Riche, Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center


Topic: Cholesterol and New Guidelines Follow-Up


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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Summertime Tips
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05/21/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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05/20/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about bunions, muscle strains, sun exposure, fever and rashes. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking - CLASSIC | How To Manage Your Emotions
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05/19/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Topic: Emotions: Feeling total joy or extreme happiness are emotions that make life wonderful but those of anxiety, sadness, anger and fear are feelings that can make life difficult. What if we could control those negative reactions? What if we could take charge of the emotions that may be damaging our health. It’s possible to control at least the length and intensity of those negative emotions. Today we’ll work to better understand why all emotions have a purp...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Tips for staying healthy this summer
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05/18/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie shares tips for staying healthy this summer. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | GI Tummy Trouble
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05/14/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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05/13/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about Life's Essential Eight; areas of your life where you can work to make your life longer and more healthy.

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Child Sexual Abuse
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05/13/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Guest(s): Dr. Courtney Walker, and UMMC Fellow, Bailey Whitmore


Topic: Child Sexual Abuse


You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org.

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Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Clinical research and studies
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05/11/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, Josie talks about clinical research and studies with Dr. Matthew Kutcher, a trauma and acute care surgeon at UMMC and Chris Moore, Director of Clinical Research at UMMC. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy for Women | Maternal Mental Health
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05/08/2026

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.


Topic: Maternal Mental Health


Guest: Britney Washington, Certified Doula


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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Mother's Day
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05/07/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart
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05/06/2026

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org. In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about the thymus gland, the shingles vaccine and vitamins. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Mediatrician
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05/05/2026

Host(s): Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Abram Nanney


Guest(s): Dr. Michael Rich, the Mediatrician


Topic: Social media has created a complex web of challenges for families. Research has shown that it can act as a connector but also a source of dysfunction contributing to mental health issues, addictive behaviors, family discord and safety risks. Social media is not going away. Developing a better understanding how to use media to our advantage and how to avoid some of the pitfalls of over use ar...


Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Better Sleep Month
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05/04/2026

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is hosted by Josie Bidwell, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Nurse Practitioner at UMMC. If you have a question for Josie, you can email fit@mpbonline.org. It this episode, since May is Better Sleep Month, Josie talks about the importance of sleep, how much sleep we need and ways to ensure a restful sleep. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast.  

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Southern Remedy for Women | Arthritis in a Nutshell - Remedies & Treatments
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05/01/2026

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.


Topic: Arthritis remedies and treatments.


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Southern Remedy Kids & Teens: Asthma 2026
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04/30/2026

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Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Guest: Dr. Charles Grogan

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