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Due to the communities’ overwhelming response to Friday’s emergency blood drive, Saturday’s blood drive has been moved to Lake Terrace Convention Center, and a Sunday date has been added.

The first case of COVID-19 in the state was discussed during a press conference Thursday at Forrest General Hospital.

Keeping our patients and staff healthy is our highest priority. Forrest Health hospitals, including Forrest General Hospital, Highland Community Hospital, Marion General Hospital, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, Walthall General Hospital, The Orthopedic Institute and Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services have implemented new restrictions on visitation to ensure the safety of patients, employees, and visitors

Forrest General Hospital’s annual Spirit of Women Spring event, scheduled for April 9 and featuring Purvis native and actress Lacy Chabert, has been postponed to a later date. This is a preventative measure due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Forrest General Hospice, Asbury Hospice House, and Palliative and Supportive Care held their annual memorial service on Saturday, March 7, at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center to honor the memory of patients who passed away while on hospice and palliative care services this past year.