Behavioral Health News
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)
06.04.08
Home At Last: Local author’s new book helps children cope with family alcohol addiction
Children who have a parent or other family member struggling with alcohol addiction often have a difficult time understanding what their loved one is going through. Thanks to a local author Eileene McRae and her new book Home at Last, children have a resource to turn to for an easy-to-understand explanation of this complex problem....(more)
05.09.08
Mental Health Awareness Month observed in May
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the words “mental health?” Is it a state of mind, or simply feeling good about yourself? The month of May, which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, is a great opportunity to explore what mental health means to you....(more)
04.14.08
New Beginnings Workshop - Discovering Life After the Death of a Spouse or Partner
Forrest General Hospice is sponsoring an eight-week workshop beginning on April 21, 2008. It will be held on Monday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hospice office, 1414 S. 28th Avenue. There is no charge for the group. Please call 601-288-2500 or 601-310-8357 as soon as possible to register, as group number is limited and registration is required....(more)
04.03.08
EAP Celebrates Counseling Awareness Month
April, observed as Counseling Awareness Month, encourages all professional counselors to promote their profession. Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services is proud to recognize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in honor of Counseling Awareness Month. Pine Grove is thankful for the EAP counselors’ hard work and dedication to having a positive impact on patients....(more)
03.06.08
Lt. Governor Bryant Visits with Pine Grove Staff
Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services were recent guests at the Mississippi Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) conference held at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center on February 15....(more)
02.27.08
Hope is Alive in Pine Grove’s Pain Management Program
Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services prides itself on giving individuals hope through the wide range of services offered. Learning to live with pain can be very difficult. Pine Grove’s Pain Management Program recognizes that fact and strives to help people cope with pain both emotionally and physically. There is hope through guidance and techniques practiced by Pine Grove’s Pain Management Program....(more)
01.25.08
There is Hope: National Eating Disorder Awareness Month
February is recognized as National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, with emphasis on the week of February 24 through March 1, which is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. These observances are not only recognitions, but celebrations as well – acknowledging the fact that there is hope for recovery if those coping with an eating disorder receive adequate treatment and care....(more)
01.18.08
Rigby Appointed to State Drug Court Advisory Committee
Forrest General Hospital is pleased to announce that Ruth Ann Rigby, Alumni Coordinator for Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services has been appointed to Mississippi’s State Drug Court Advisory Committee. She has been appointed to serve until December 31, 2009. She is the only member on the newly appointed Drug Court Advisory Committee from a treatment facility in Mississippi....(more)
08.01.07
Barrett elected President-Elect of Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals
Thomas Barrett, Director of Pine Grove’s Next Step program was recently elected President-Elect of the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals (MAAP)....(more)
