Magnolia Matters - 2018 Spring/Summer

• Loss of renal function • Kidney disease • Blood in the urine • Protein in the urine • Kidney stones • Chronic urinary tract infections • Hypertension • Electrolyte disorders Conditions that may require a consultation with a nephrology specialist: By returning home to Corinth, he met a healthcare need, and he was able to practice medicine in his hometown. The Convenience of Closeness Nephrology has been a much- needed service for the patients of this region. When Magnolia committed to adding the service line, Dr. Hale was brought on board. Shortly after his hiring, MRHC invested in adding a state-of-the-art inpatient dialysis unit for its patients. Having these services right here at home is an immediate added convenience for the patients needing kidney care or undergoing dialysis treatments. With dialysis treatments typically come added burdens on the patient and family. Magnolia Regional Health Center’s dialysis treatment center allows patients to remain closer to home to receive treatments, family members to have less travel burdens, and family work schedules to be less inconvenienced by the typical four-hour dialysis treatment times. “My decision to return home to Corinth has been a great experience for both my medical practice and my family,” said Dr. Hale. “I hope to be able to treat the patients of Corinth and the surrounding region for many years to come.” Most kidney disease is caused by diabetes or high blood pressure, conditions that can run in families. When these two diseases are controlled by treatment, the associated kidney disease can often be prevented or slowed down. If you are a family member of someone who has diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease, it is a good idea to ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and kidney function at your next checkup. If your family has a history of any kind of kidney problems, you may be at risk for kidney disease. For more information about the services offered at the Magnolia Nephrology Clinic, call 662.665.8045 or visit MRHC.org/Nephrology • Nephrology • Hypertension • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant • Dialysis The Magnolia Nephrology Clinic specializes in the following: www.MRHC.org MAGNOLIA MATTERS 9