Clinics
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – (May 6, 2024) Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Health & Resource Fair presented by Forrest General Hospital and SEMRHI. The free event will take place on Saturday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Chain Park in Hattiesburg.
The event will include family activities and FREE health screenings, such as blood pressure, glucose (sugar), body mass index, and rapid 60-second HIV testing. Attendees can also enjoy a live DJ, free food (first 200), snow cones, door prizes, and giveaways.
“We are excited to partner with SEMRHI to help serve the health needs of those in our community,” said Millie Swan, Forrest Health’s vice president. “This health and resource fair will help get useful health information into the hands of our residents.”
“SEMRHI is delighted to collaborate with Forrest General Hospital for the upcoming Community Health & Resource Fair,” said Janice Robinson, SEMRHI CEO. “As a healthcare provider, we are committed to serving the community. I am confident that this event will not only provide valuable resources but also foster a sense of unity among community members.”
Chain Park is located at 5619 Hwy. 42, Hattiesburg. It can also be accessed via East 8th Street. Handicapped parking is available.
For more information, call 601-658-0058.
ABOUT FORREST HEALTH
Forrest Health is a system of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality healthcare in South Mississippi. Forrest General Hospital is its flagship hospital. In addition to Forrest General, Forrest Health hospitals include Highland Community Hospital, Picayune; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility, Prentiss; Marion General Hospital, Columbia; Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, Poplarville; Perry County General Hospital, Richton; and Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown. Forrest Health is also home to The Orthopedic Institute and Institute of Neuroscience, both in Hattiesburg, as well as a variety of healthcare clinics throughout its 19-county coverage area. For more information, visit forresthealth.org.
ABOUT SEMRHI
SEMRHI is a network of community health centers committed to providing access to affordable, quality, primary, and preventive healthcare to the communities we serve – regardless of a patient’s insurance status or ability to pay. Locations include health centers in Covington, Forrest, Lamar, Pearl River, and Perry County. For more information, visit semrhi.com.
SEMRHI will host its annual Free Women’s Check-Up Day in observance of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) on Wednesday, May 15, at the Women’s Health Center located at 62 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free health screenings will also be provided at SEMRHI clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall ALL WEEK, May 13-17.
NWHW is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, more than 700,000 Mississippi adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and thousands more may be at risk. High blood pressure increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. It can also lead to kidney disease, blindness, and mental impairment.
As a community of health centers and clinics, SEMRHI is deeply rooted in grassroots efforts to reduce health disparities. Though preventive healthcare is often overlooked, it is the key to preventing the onset of many chronic conditions that plague Mississippians, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For this reason, SEMRHI has reached out to numerous local and community partners to promote the event in hopes of attracting the medically underserved.
Due to the threat of severe inclement weather, all SEMRHI clinics and offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
SEMRHI had a great day participating in the 5K walk at the Hattiesburg Half Marathon. A group of more than 115 walkers came out to support SEMRHI and its MAGnet-HCCN Health and Wellness Program. SEMRHI is proud of its dedicated staff, and employees from the Lamar County Schools District and Petal School District, who walked to promote health and wellness in Mississippi. Thanks to our partners, Champion’s Way Training; L.A.W Fitness ; and The Family Y Hattiesburg – SEMRHI could not implement its MAGnet-HCCN Health and Wellness Program without your support! #SEMRHI #MAGnet #runhburg #ChampionsWayTraining #lawfitness#familyymca
March 30th is National Doctors’ Day! Thank you, doctors, for your unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate care and high-quality health services to our patients.
We will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29, 2024, in observance of Good Friday. Our Minor Care Clinic will be CLOSED on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in observance of the Easter holiday.
