Hospital News
06.24.08
Forrest General Hospital’s Support Group Meetings Offered in July
Click here for a complete listing of all support groups offered in July......(more)
06.20.08
Grant funding provides disaster preparedness supplies to Forrest General
Thanks to recent grant funding from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Forrest General’s decontamination team is well-prepared for any disaster....(more)
06.11.08
Forrest General Participates in Joint Emergency Response Exercise
Forrest General and The University of Southern Mississippi Police Department recently conducted a joint emergency response exercise. This year’s drill simulated an active shooter scenario at Elam Arms Residence Hall on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg....(more)
06.04.08
Forrest General to host community forum
Forrest General administrators and physicians will hold a question and answer session on Tuesday, June 24 from 9:30 until 11 a.m. This forum will provide information on topics that are often encountered during a stay in the hospital....(more)
06.04.08
Hospitals do their part daily to stop the spread of germs — do you?
Part of every patient’s concern when admitted to the hospital is infection, whether that results from surgery, contact from another patient, or another mode of transmission. Fortunately, hospitals are constantly working to reduce the spread of germs; and patients and visitors, who are also a large part of that effort, are reaping the benefits....(more)
06.03.08
National Men's Health Week
During the week of June 9 through15, National Men’s Health Week is observed and intended to educate and spread awareness about men’s health. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment among men....(more)
05.30.08
Honda Sports Center Donates to Forrest General Trauma Program
Honda Sports Center recently donated a new motorcycle helmet to Forrest General’s Trauma program. The new motorcycle helmet will allow instructors of the Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) to accurately teach nurses how to remove helmets safely and appropriately....(more)
05.28.08
Forrest General Celebrates National Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day
Forrest General will join the National Association for Health Care Recruitment to celebrate the 17th Annual National Health Care Recruiter Recognition Day on Tuesday, June 3....(more)
05.19.08
Forrest General Hospital’s Support Group Meetings Offered in June
See the attached document for a complete listing of all support groups offered in June......(more)
05.19.08
Forrest General announces winners of Nurse of the Year, Nurse Leader of the Year, Patient Choice Award
Forrest General is pleased to announce the winners of Nurse of the Year, Nurse Leader of the Year and the Patient Choice Award....(more)
