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Forrest General is accredited by DNV Healthcare


Recognized by J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program for ''An Outstanding Patient Experience'' in Cardiovascular Service Excellence for a fourth consecutive year




Health and Lifestyle
New Year New You! | Fitness | Health and Lifestyle | Weight Management | Tobacco Cessation

Diabetes Self Management Support

  • Initial Assessment - BMI, body fat percentage, LIPID panel, blood pressure, hip and waist measurements
  • One-on-one mentoring on diabetes and nutrition, stress, exercise and disease prevention
  • Encouraged to exercise three times per week
  • Great program for continued support after completing Forrest General Diabetes Care Center Classes (not required for community members)
  • Lifestyle Management

    • Initial assessment
    • One-on-one mentoring with a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and wellness counselor to learn how to improve or maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent chronic disease
    • Participants are given a meal plan, exercise plan and stress reduction plan
    • Participants meet twice a month with mentors

    For more information, call 601-288-1360.


    Forrest General receives American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award recognizing outstanding care of STEMI Heart Attack patients


    Forrest General is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare, Inc.




    Recognized by J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program for ''An Outstanding Patient Experience'' in Maternity Services for a second consecutive year.

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