Neuroscience News
09.03.08
Make smart decisions to reduce your risk for spinal cord injury
With fair weather and more tolerable temperatures, the arrival of late summer and fall months often draws people outdoors to enjoy a variety of activities. However, as people spend more time outdoors, their exposure to high risk behavior increases. This increase in high risk behavior can often lead to higher rates of injury, especially potentially disabling or fatal spinal cord injuries. Fortunately, careful attention to surroundings and safety can often help people avoid these life threatening accidents....(more)
05.21.08
Stroke: Reduce your risk factors, and FAST
May, observed as National Stroke Awareness Month, is intended to educate and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognition, and recovery. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability....(more)
11.07.07
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Month
Forrest General Hospital is constantly striving to increase awareness and educate the public about health concerns that affect us as we age. Forrest General recognizes November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, and encourages families to watch for early symptoms of this degenerative disease in their loved ones....(more)
08.03.07
Forrest General physician receives certification
David C. Lee, M.D., neurosurgeon with Forrest General Hospital, received his certification in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery....(more)
03.15.06
Forrest General Hospital Recognizes Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Forrest General Hospital joins the American Parkinson’s Disease Association – Pine Belt Chapter (APDA) and Mayor Johnny DuPree in proclaiming April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in Hattiesburg....(more)
08.24.04
New neurosurgical acute care unit opens at Forrest General Hospital
Forrest General Hospital announces the opening of a new neurosurgical acute care unit on the second floor of the Critical Care Tower Monday, Aug. 23, 2004. The area features a "pod" design with 12 rooms for patients recovering from neurosurgical procedures involving the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves....(more)
06.17.02
Mississippi State Department of Health designates Forrest General as Level II Trauma Center
Dr. Ed Thompson, state health officer of the Mississippi State Department of Health, announced today the permanent designation of Forrest General Hospital as a Level II Trauma Center....(more)
03.26.02
Insomnia study: No more sleepless nights for Jackie Clark
Have you ever been awoken during the night, then found yourself unable to return to your restful slumber? Were you tired and sluggish the next morning?...(more)
01.11.02
Minimally invasive device helps local doctor treat spine fractures
Forrest General is the first hospital in South Mississippi to use a new medical procedure to help treat painful spine fractures caused by osteoporosis....(more)
10.18.01
Rehabilitation puts stroke victim's life back together again
Imagine waking up one day not even knowing your own son. Now imagine being unable to do any regular day-to-day activities. This is exactly what happened to Carol Gieger-Gillon in 1998 after an aneurysm caused her to have two strokes at age 37....(more)
