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Southern Remedy

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.


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  • Monday - 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, Southern Remedy for Women

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Episodes

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic | Summer Safety

Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Dr. McLeod discusses some tips for a healthy summer including safety kits, seatbelt rules, and travel dos and don'ts. Email the show at kids@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 202544 min

The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart

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 hiccups, arthritis medication, blood sugar readings and osteoporosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202549 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Parent-Child Estrangement

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Guest Host(s): Dr. Courtney Walker Topic: Why are more adult children cutting ties with their parents? What leads to these painful breaks—and is reconciliation ever truly possible? This week, Dr. Courtney Walker takes us inside the complex world of parental estrangement—exploring the pain, the healing, and the hope. You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbo...

Jul 01, 202549 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit| the downside of diets

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 why dieting is not a good idea and offers some tips for a healthy eating pattern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202550 min

Southern Remedy for Women - Classic | Cases from the Clinic

Original Air Date: 06-28-24 Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Topic: hematuria (blood in urine), proteinuria (protein in urine), and carpel tunnel Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 27, 202546 min

The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart

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 staying safe in the heat, caring for an elderly relative, allergies and skin rash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202549 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Head Start and Preschool Education

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Nita Norphlet-Thompson, and Dr. Jill Dent Topic: You often hear that children are our future. That’s not just a cliché statement but it is the truth! But do we really understand that statement and the importance of it? Today I am at the Mississippi Early Child Education conference with over 1200 educators across our state at their statewide Convention. We’ll be talking w...

Jun 24, 202548 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit: pain management

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 pain management with Dr. Kevin Vance, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Pain Management Center of Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202549 min

Southern Remedy for Women | Peripheral Neuropathy

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Topic: Peripheral neuropathy vs. radiculopathy. Symptoms, causes, and treatments. Email the show any time women@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 20, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Sleep

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.org Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . What do you think would be a good name for "grumpy due bad night's sleep"? Sleep: it's great for everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202541 min

The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart

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 ADHD, keloids, hormone replacement therapy and medical insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202548 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Mental Fitness

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Topic: Have you ever wondered what “normal mental health is?” Do you know what it means to be mentally healthy? We talk often about unhealthy states of mental health. Most of us know the symptoms of anxiety and depression. You may have an idea about other states of mental illness, but do you know and understand what it means to be mentally healthy? Today we’ll talk about what that...

Jun 17, 202546 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit: medical headlines for June

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 digs in to some recent medical headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202550 min

Southern Remedy for Women - Classic | Supplements

Original Air Date: 03-21-2025 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: Supplements Email the show: remedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 13, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | More Summer Time Safety

Email the show at kids@mpbonline.org Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Continuing the Summer Time Safety series: Spider bites, snake bites plus lawn mower, ATV, and bike safety Plus good advice to follow: if children say they have pain or don't feel good - does it wake them up at night or prevent them from doing things they love? If so - don't disregard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jun 12, 202543 min

The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart

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 pain relievers, hip fractures in older adults and things to consider when choosing health insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202549 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking - CLASSIC | Vaccination Hesitancy

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Topic: Discussing fear, anxiety, and misinformation about vaccinations You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 10, 202551 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit: Encore episode Medical Studies

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 encore episode, Josie talks about medical studies and how they are conducted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 202552 min

Southern Remedy for Women | Liver Disease

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Topic: Liver Disease Email the show any time women@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 06, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens Classic | Kids with Disabilities

Host: Dr. Morgan McLeod, Asst. Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Dr. McLeod welcomes special guest (and her sister!) Taylor McLeod to chat about getting kids with different needs ready for school. They also give advice on how to talk to neurotypical kids about being welcoming to kids with intellectual disabilities. Email the show at kids@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 05, 202543 min

The Original Southern Remedy | June 4, 2025

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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Why Do We Lie?

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Topic: Whether you admit it or not, you may sometimes tell little white lies or fibs. Sometimes those little lies grow into big ones. Children do it, adults do it and animals do it. But why? Why can’t we just tell the truth? Today we’ll be talking about why telling the truth can sometimes be hard. We’ll talk about how we can make sure that in lying to help ourselves or not hurt so...

Jun 03, 202548 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit| Men's Health 2025

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 . Today's guest is Derek Holt, Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Track at UMMC to discuss Men's Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 02, 202544 min

Southern Remedy for Women | Potential Pregnancy Complications

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Guest(s): Elizabeth Lutz, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMMC. Topic: Pregnancy planning and possible complications Email the show any time remedy@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 30, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Bug Bites

Host: Doctor Morgan McLeod , Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at UMMC. Summer time bug bites: mosquitos and ticks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 20251 hr

The Original Southern Remedy with Dr. Jimmy Stewart

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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202549 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Maternal Mental Health

Host: Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , and Abram Nanney Guest(s): Dr. Courtney Walker, Dr. Theo Browne, and Adri McHann Topic: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and today we’re opening the door to a conversation that is too often kept behind closed ones: maternal mental health. Becoming a parent is often described as the happiest time in a person’s life. But for many, it’s also one of the most vulnerable. Behind the baby showers and...

May 27, 202548 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit| Encore episode- email questions

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 encore episode, Josie answers emails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202551 min

Southern Remedy for Women | Mental Health Month

Host: Jasmine T. Kency, M.D., Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . Guest(s): Dyelicia Vasquez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Therapeutic Evolutions Topic: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, how to diagnose and treat mental health disorders like depression and anxiety Email the show any time remedy@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 23, 202544 min

Southern Remedy Kids & Teens | Sun and Heat Protection

Host: Doctor Morgan McLeod , Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at UMMC. Sun and Heat Protection! Age and medications taken can affect sweating ability Stay hydrated Watch for heat stroke Take breaks Watch for hot cars Take precautions against drowning Wear sunscreen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 22, 202544 min
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