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Forrest General’s Pathology Lab Acquires New Equipment for Quicker Test Results and Expanded Options 4/10/2019
Forrest General is the first in the state to use the new Leica BOND 111.
Forrest General’s Pathology Lab Acquires New Equipment for Quicker Test Results and Expanded Options

Forrest General is the first in the state to use the new Leica BOND 111.

4/10/2019
Pine Belt residents honored as Spirit in Action winners during annual event 4/4/2019
Four Pine Belt residents were honored for their commitments to making our community a better place to live as winners of Spirit of Women's Spirit in Action Awards.
Pine Belt residents honored as Spirit in Action winners during annual event

Four Pine Belt residents were honored for their commitments to making our community a better place to live as winners of Spirit of Women's Spirit in Action Awards.

4/4/2019
Forrest General Hospital First in Mississippi to use the new Inari Medical ClotTriever Device 3/27/2019
The device strengthens our ability to save lives without causing some of the complications common to traditional DVT treatment options.
Forrest General Hospital First in Mississippi to use the new Inari Medical ClotTriever Device

The device strengthens our ability to save lives without causing some of the complications common to traditional DVT treatment options.

3/27/2019
Hattiesburg Half Marathon Featured Athlete Inspires Runners Nationwide 3/20/2019
The Pinebelt Foundation has named Kayleigh Williamson the feature athlete for the upcoming Hattiesburg Half Marathon, sponsored in part by Forrest General Hospital.
Hattiesburg Half Marathon Featured Athlete Inspires Runners Nationwide

The Pinebelt Foundation has named Kayleigh Williamson the feature athlete for the upcoming Hattiesburg Half Marathon, sponsored in part by Forrest General Hospital.

3/20/2019
Forrest General Hospice and Asbury Hospice House host Annual Memorial Service 3/11/2019
Friends and family of those who passed away while on hospice care joined for a service of hope and celebration.
Forrest General Hospice and Asbury Hospice House host Annual Memorial Service

Friends and family of those who passed away while on hospice care joined for a service of hope and celebration.

3/11/2019
Forrest General Nurse Reunites Patient with Family During Silver Alert 3/8/2019
By noticing the signs of dementia and confusion, Amber Chancelor helped reunite a man with his family.
Forrest General Nurse Reunites Patient with Family During Silver Alert

By noticing the signs of dementia and confusion, Amber Chancelor helped reunite a man with his family.

3/8/2019
Thirty Years of Inspiration and Friendship at Camp Bluebird 3/4/2019
Camp Bluebird is seeking counselors for the thirtieth annual cancer survivors camp.
Thirty Years of Inspiration and Friendship at Camp Bluebird

Camp Bluebird is seeking counselors for the thirtieth annual cancer survivors camp.

3/4/2019
Forrest General Hospital’s Department of Public Safety Achieves Re-accreditation 3/1/2019
The department achieved re-accreditation from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) for a period of four years.
Forrest General Hospital’s Department of Public Safety Achieves Re-accreditation

The department achieved re-accreditation from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MSLEAC) for a period of four years.

3/1/2019
First Forrest General Patient Treated Using Da Vinci XI Surgical System Recovers After Surgery 2/15/2019
Dr. Sean Douglas performed Mr. McGee's prostatectomy using the da Vinci Xi System.
First Forrest General Patient Treated Using Da Vinci XI Surgical System Recovers After Surgery

Dr. Sean Douglas performed Mr. McGee's prostatectomy using the da Vinci Xi System.

2/15/2019
Forrest General to Celebrate American Heart Month with Special Handmade Red Hats for Newborn Babies 2/7/2019
Little Hats, Big Hearts raises awareness on congenital heart defects in newborns.
Forrest General to Celebrate American Heart Month with Special Handmade Red Hats for Newborn Babies

Little Hats, Big Hearts raises awareness on congenital heart defects in newborns.

2/7/2019