Associates based at the Wal-Mart location in Lucedale recently donated coloring books to George Regional Health System as part of an American Cancer Society volunteer effort. “Color With Me” provides an opportunity for Wal-Mart associates to give a gift of encouragement to children undergoing cancer treatment, as well as treatment for other illnesses. “We greatly appreciate…
Richard is an IT Technician and has been part of the GRHS family for 11 years (full time). “Richard has always gone out of his way to help everyone in the Maintenance Department on several occasions; from bringing maintenance issues to attention to helping another employee get their spouse into the ER waiting room. All with…
Jennifer is a mammograher in the Radiology Department and has been part of the GRHS family for 22 years. “I always hear from her patients about how gentle she is during procedures. She is very knowledgeable with her CPT codes and always gets corrected orders, if needed. She’s gentle, caring, friendly and an all around expert…
The Cardiopulmonary Department at George Regional Hospital is now offering Neonatal and Pediatric Echocardiograms. An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create images of the heart and useful information about the heart’s anatomy and function. Echocardiography is the most common test used in children to diagnose or rule out heart disease and…
On August 6, 1998, the George Regional Hospital Auxiliary was established with 23 volunteers. Twenty years later, six of the original members still serve; Faye McNeill, Doris Alexander, Rose Burgess, Mavis Dungan, Coe Alice Sturgis, and JoAnn Weaver. The community is invited to attend a 20 Year Volunteer Celebration event on Thursday, September 27 at 2:00…
Tara is a nurse in the Emergency Department and has been part of the George Regional Health System family for almost five years. Tara received two nominations: “Tara is literally the nicest nurse to the patients. She is always quick to comfort and offer a helping hand. It doesn’t matter how busy she gets, she always…
Beginning next week, all traffic for George Regional Hospital Outpatient Services will be re-routed to the back side of Community Medical Center (CMC) via Ratliff Street. Parking will still be available in front of CMC, but no through traffic. Clearly marked fencing and signs will be in place to make this phase of construction as smooth…
Jennifer Hillman officially took the leadership reins from long time Wellness Center director Jackie Shirley, who recently retired after 14 years of service. Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer. “My goal is to facilitate enhanced health and overall well-being of our members. I also plan to promote nutrition and exercise education for the…
Save the Date! Saturday, October 7th marks our 6th Annual Pink Pumpkin Patch 5K Breast Cancer Walk. All proceeds go to The Pink Heart Funds (Long Beach), which provides wigs for those undergoing chemo and The Pink Ribbon Fund (Hattiesburg) which helps with doctor bills and transportation. The entry fee is only $20 and includes a…
The only hospital in a 100 mile radius to receive this top score. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a national survey that asks patients about their experiences during recent hospital stays. The survey known as HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) compares hospitals based on 11 important hospital quality…