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Kim McCloud joins Prentiss Family Practice Clinic
Kimberly “Kim” McCloud, FNP, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Prentiss Family Practice Clinic, where she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all ages, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment […]
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SCRMC hosts annual Well Doll Clinic this week
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - South Central Regional Medical Center took in unusual patients on Monday for medical help – dolls and stuffed animals. This was part of the hospital’s annual Well Doll Clinic for little ones. Students from Glade Elementary School brought their favorite toy to the hospital...
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Work starts on Asbury Hospice House expansion in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday for the expansions on the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. According to the Forrest Health Foundation, the additions to the South 40th Avenue facility will include a larger family area, children’s play areas, pavilion for special family occasions and a larger onsite pharmacy. “We […]
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Hattiesburg Clinic spreads awareness for colon cancer screening
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts at the Hattiesburg Clinic are emphasizing the importance of a colonoscopy exam. Colon cancer is one of the leading cancers that can kill. If it is caught early, the clinic says they can treat it, but delaying...
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Moffit Health Center earns reaccreditation for high-quality patient care
The Student Health Services at the Moffitt Health Center at The University of Southern Mississippi has received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. This recognition highlights the center’s commitment to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining professional standards. The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care is...
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Hattiesburg pharmacy owner pleads guilty to tax fraud involving employee paychecks
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Hattiesburg pharmacy owner pleads guilty to tax fraud involving employee paychecks
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First West Wing at SCRMC reopens after 18-month renovation
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A multimillion-dollar renovation of the first floor of the West Wing of South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) is complete. Hospital administrators, medical staff and local leaders gathered Friday to cut a ribbon to reopen the First West Wing. It closed 18 months ago for renovation.
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Priority Ambulance donates ambulance to Camp Shelby
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - A company that builds custom ambulances in north Mississippi has provided a potentially life-saving gift to soldiers at Camp Shelby. Priority Ambulance has donated a Ford Transit ambulance to Camp Shelby. It will be located at the post’s Fire and Rescue building. It’s the...
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Mississippi health system sets record with Epic go-live
Laurel, Miss.-based South Central Regional Medical Center has set the record for the most groups to simultaneously go live on Epic’s diagnostic lab data exchange platform. Nine organizations signed on to Aura as part of South Central Regional Medical Center’s Jan. 31 Epic install, besting the previous high of six, according to a Feb. 17 health system news release shared with Becker’s. Aura integrates specialty lab tests and device orders into providers’ Epic workflows.
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First responders, medical officials participate in Forrest General Hospital mass casualty drill
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Medical officials and first responders in Hattiesburg prepared for the day another disaster hits the Pine Belt. “We wanted to try and attempt a mass casualty drill to test our system and see how we could perform in the event that we had some sort of mass casualty event,” Forrest General Hospital Trauma Medical Director, Dr. Duncan Donald, said.
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Hattiesburg pediatrician says new vaccine schedule could lead to confusion
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A revamped childhood vaccination schedule is leading to questions galore from concerned parents. Hattiesburg Clinic‘s Pediatric Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Anita Henderson said her office has been receiving calls from parents with questions about the new schedule. Henderson, a former president of the Mississippi Chapter of...
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Revamped vaccine schedule raising some concerns
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Hattiesburg earns perfect score on drinking water inspection
The City of Hattiesburg has earned a perfect score on the Mississippi State Department of Health’s annual inspection of its drinking water system for the seventh consecutive year. The city received a score of 100 out of 100, demonstrating continued excellence across all areas, according to a community announcement. The inspection evaluates drinking water systems in three core categories: technical, managerial and financial. Despite the increased level of detail in the new rating system, Hattiesburg received full points in each area. New scoring system provides more detailed evaluation This year, MSDH shifted from a 5-point scale to a more detailed 100-point evaluation, providing a fuller picture of operational performance in technical, managerial and financial categories. “Having a long-standing perfect record is significant on its own, but earning a 100 out of 100 under a more rigorous scoring system speaks volumes about the professionalism and dedication of our team,” Mayor Toby Barker said. “Our water and sewer staff continue to deliver high-quality operations and through thoughtful investments in our infrastructure, strengthen our system for decades to come.” Water and sewer staff recognized for their efforts “Our team is committed to delivering the highest-quality water possible,” Howe said. “From sampling and recordkeeping