Long-time volunteer and President of the Auxiliary at George Regional Hospital, Ms. Faye McNeill was named Volunteer of the Year by the Mississippi Hospital Association. Since 1998, when the Auxiliary was first formed, Faye has led the volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy five days a week. “The Auxiliary was first formed by Linda…
In the fall of 2011, George Regional Health & Rehab opened with room for 19 patients and admitted its first resident. With the recent approval of an extended license, the long and short term nursing care center can now accommodate 41 residents. “As this county continues to grow, it’s our mission to serve our community’s growing…
The Candy Striper at George Regional Hospital worked diligently all year to raise money for their first ever scholarship. Scholarship recipient, Kadejah Todd, is a second year nursing student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, George County Campus. “The Candy Striper raise money through bake sales and other fundraisers throughout the year,” explains Ann Green, R.N.,…
Patients Can Now View Their Medical Record Online George Regional Health System now offers patients the option to access select portions of their medical records online, through the hospital’s website www.georgeregional.com. The patient health portal allows patients to more conveniently view, manage, transmit and download certain medical records such as lab test results, immunizations, procedures, allergies,…
After driving by the beautiful new structure for the last few months, the community now has the opportunity to see what’s inside. George Regional Health & Rehab will hold an Open House on Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and cake, coffee and punch will be served. Adding 21,000 square feet,…
Emergency Room Awarded $10,000 Grant from Coastal Trauma Region Following strict state requirements and providing emergency care quickly and thoroughly, the George Regional Hospital emergency department was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Coastal Trauma Region. When a critically injured patient is brought to the ER, establishing an open airway (intubate) is the primary goal. “It…