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Major Sewer Upgrades Coming to North Main Street Corridor with $4 Million in State and Federal Support
The City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has received over $4 million in principal forgiveness from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund. The funding will support a sewer improvement project along the North Main Street corridor. The announcement was made in October 2025.
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GC schools add Coastal Family clinics to its campuses
From routine check-ups to mental health support, the new clinic at George County High School offers a variety of services designed to help the student body and teachers. Coastal Family Health offers the same services you would have done at a primary doctor’s office. They allow well and sick visits and sports physicals. They manage chronic conditions.
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Nearly 500 students explore healthcare careers during PRCC Allied Health Tour Days
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The demand for healthcare workers continues to grow, and Pearl River Community College is stepping up to fill that gap. This week, PRCC’s Forrest County Campus is opening its doors to nearly 500 high school students for its Allied Health Tour Days. “All of our...
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Don’t understand Medicare and it’s enrollment time? Here’s help!
LAUREL — South Central Regional Medical Center, in partnership with Covington County Hospital, Magee General Hospital and Simpson General Hospital, will host a free educational series titled “Medicare & You” to help eligible individuals better understand the upcoming Medicare enrollment period. The sessions, which are open to...
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Outpatient joint replacement surgery can bring patients home in hours
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Whether for hips, knees or shoulders, joint replacement surgery can instill anxiety in patients. But with the advancement of medical technology, outpatient surgery is possible for many patients. Over 75% of joint replacement surgeries are now outpatient, meaning patients could be home in hours after surgery.
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Mississippi’s first stand-alone medical needs emergency shelter going up in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi health officials expect to open in 2016 the state’s first stand-alone medical needs shelter. Ground was broken on the shelter earlier this month. The $7.7 million facility will be located in Wiggins. “We chose Wiggins because it’s just down (U.S.) 49, so (people)...
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group available at Covington Co. Hospital
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Local doctor speaks about flu vaccines
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - As fall begins, the flu and cold season in the Pine Belt already is underway. “There have been a few cases in this area, as well as other parts of the state, as I’ve spoken with my colleagues,” said Dr. W. Mark Horne, South Central Family Medicine Clinic internal medicine/chief medical officer.
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Hattiesburg Health Clinic Helps Uninsured Residents
Thousands of people across the country live without access to healthcare, a burden that affects not just physical well-being, but mental health and the ability to sustain employment. Right here in Hattiesburg, a local clinic is stepping in to change that reality—one patient at a time. The Edwards Street...
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What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws
What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws. As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like to specialize in pediatric gastroenterology? Meet AMA member Jeremy Screws, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and a featured physician in the AMA's “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from doctors about life in their specialties. Check out his insights to help determine whether a career in pediatric gastroenterology might be a good fit for you.
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Lumberton Senior Center promotes services and upcoming events
LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lumberton Senior Center is updating the community on its services and a few upcoming events. The center opened nine years ago in the old National Guard Armory on North 1st Street. Hot lunch is served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $5 on Monday...
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Newly advanced radiation machine unveiled at Forrest General Cancer Center
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Forrest General Cancer Center has unveiled its newest machine to help treat those with any type of cancer. The Varian TrueBeam Accelerator is the latest 4.1 software version used to target any cancer within the body. This is the third TrueBeam Accelerator the cancer...
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Covington County Hospital starting starting support group for those dealing with dementia