News & Events
07.23.08
Cardiologists experience “MacGyver moment” during rare procedure
Sarah Schertzer is on a solid road to recovery, thanks to two resourceful and quick-thinking physicians, Hattiesburg Clinic cardiologists Arthur Martin, M.D., and Randel Smith, M.D....(more)
07.22.08
Forrest General unveils “Life’s Little Miracles”
The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation is pleased to introduce “Life’s Little Miracles,” a mural celebrating life. Any baby born at Forrest General, or who spent time in Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be honored on this wall, whether they are still an infant, graduating from high school, or having children of their own. This wall can also contain memorials to remember the special baby who lives on in families’ hearts and memories....(more)
07.11.08
Forrest General announces new Chief Medical Officer
Forrest General is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Steven Farrell, M.D., as the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Farrell also serves as Director of the Hospitalist Services program at Forrest General....(more)
07.01.08
Spirit of Women Names Gillis National Winner
Forrest General is proud to announce that Dawn Gillis has been selected as the National recipient of the Healthcare Award. She will be honored at the 10th Annual Spirit of Women Awards Celebration at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida on Friday, July 11, 2008....(more)
06.30.08
Forrest General’s Fitness for Two and childbirth classes offered in July
Please click here for a complete listing of all Fitness for Two and Childbirth Preparation classes offered in July......(more)
06.30.08
Forrest General’s Spirit of Women and American Red Cross offer Babysitting Class
Forrest General’s Spirit of Women program and the American Red Cross are partnering to offer babysitting class for girls and boys ages 11 to 15. The class will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Spirit of Women Conference Room in 28th Place, located at 421 South 28th Avenue in Hattiesburg on Saturday, July 26....(more)
06.30.08
Forrest General Designated Spirit of Women Premier Hospital
Forrest General has earned the designation as a Spirit of Women Premier Hospital and as a result will be identified as a community accelerator for women’s health excellence in the United States....(more)
06.26.08
Pine Grove executive earns top healthcare management credential
Susan Slaughter, FACHE, Director of Business Development at Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders....(more)
06.24.08
Year-end Spirit of Women Advisory Council Retreat: Gift from the Sea
Forrest General’s Spirit of Women program recently held its annual end-of-the-year retreat on June 18. The theme of the retreat was based on Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s book, “Gift from the Sea.” The end-of-the-year retreat’s primary purpose is to review the past year’s accomplishments and discuss goals for the upcoming year....(more)
06.24.08
Forrest General Hospital’s Support Group Meetings Offered in July
Click here for a complete listing of all support groups offered in July......(more)
06.20.08
Grant funding provides disaster preparedness supplies to Forrest General
Thanks to recent grant funding from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Forrest General’s decontamination team is well-prepared for any disaster....(more)
06.19.08
Forrest General and American Cancer Society Sponsor Breast Cancer Support Group
Forrest General and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to sponsor a Breast Cancer Support Group. This support group will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 21 in the Spirit of Women Conference Room located inside 28th Place at 421 S. 28th Avenue....(more)
06.11.08
Forrest General Participates in Joint Emergency Response Exercise
Forrest General and The University of Southern Mississippi Police Department recently conducted a joint emergency response exercise. This year’s drill simulated an active shooter scenario at Elam Arms Residence Hall on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg....(more)
06.10.08
Good news for the Pine Belt’s tiniest patients: Forrest General’s new Neonatal Transport vehicle soon to be in service
Forrest General Hospital recently became the proud owner of a new Neonatal Transport vehicle. This new vehicle has all the characteristics of a regular emergency transport for adults, but is specially designed to accommodate some of the Pine Belt’s tiniest patients....(more)
06.09.08
Forrest General Sponsors Prostate Cancer Support Group
Forrest General is sponsoring a Prostate Cancer Support Group. This support group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 in Forrest General’s Cancer Center lobby at 301 South 28th Avenue in Hattiesburg. The meetings will be held every third Tuesday of each month except on holidays....(more)
