Clinics
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a time to encourage women to learn more about ways to prioritize their health, including staying current on health screenings and visits. It is essential for all women and girls, especially those with underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and women 65 years and older, to take care of their health TODAY!
Join SeMRHI as we celebrate National Women’s Health Week, May 9 – May 13, 2022! Free health screenings, health information, and gift bags – while supplies last! Free screenings will be provided at our clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall. For more information, call 601-658-0058.
National Doctors Day was established to recognize the incredible work of physicians and their contributions to the communities they live in. Thank you, doctors, for the quality healthcare you provide to the communities we serve in Southeast Mississippi!
We are excited! Lamar County School Board authorizes SeMRHI to provide clinics for student medical needs. Click the link below to read more.
Join us this March 17th from 11 am – 2 pm at Seminary Family Health Center. We will be partnering with the MS SHINE Project to give away fresh fruit, cases of bottled water, at-home COVID test kits, and N95 masks. The COVID vaccine will also be available to those ages 5 and older. To learn more, call 601-722-3208.
World Social Work Day is celebrated each 3rd Tuesday in March to highlight social workers’ hard work and diligence. Thank you, social workers, for the quality care you provide to our patients in Southeast Mississippi!
Dental Assistants Week recognizes the important and personal role dental assistants play in the health and happiness of their patients and the entire dental team. Thank you, dental assistants, for the quality dental care you provide to our patients in Southeast Mississippi!
National Dentist’s Day is celebrated each year on March 6th. Thank you, dentists, for the quality dental/oral care you provide to the patients we serve in Southeast Mississippi!
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) announces the passing of CEO, Dr. Geroldean Dyse
Board of Directors name Kaye Ray, former SeMRHI CEO, as the interim CEO
Hattiesburg, MS (January 17, 2022) – Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) announces the passing of their illustrious leader, Dr. Geroldean Dyse. Dr. Dyse passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Dr. Dyse began her 41-year career with SeMRHI as an LPN/Health Educator. She moved into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 1988 and was later appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2011. Serving on several local and state boards and committees, Dr. Dyse remained an active member of the Mississippi and American Nurses Associations. Her tenure as CEO led to the creation of a number of clinics, offices, and programs to aid in the accessibility of medical services in the areas SeMRHI serves.
Dr. Dyse touched many lives. Her vision and ability to mentor and help others made her an influential figure.
“Dr. Dyse was not only our CEO, but she was also our family and friend. To know her was to love her, and we will miss her more than words can express.” – Janice Robinson, Chief Operations Officer.
About SeMRHI
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) is a network of 17 community health centers providing preventive and primary healthcare to patients for more than 40 years, regardless of their insurance status or their ability to pay. The success of SeMRHI is largely attributed to its dedication to the community and meeting the needs of its patients. For more information about SeMRHI, visit www.semrhi.com
December 1, 2021, SeMRHI will provide free rapid HIV testing, door prizes, and giveaways in honor of World AIDS Day! The event will be held at Hattiesburg Family Health Center, 66 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, call (601) 582-2619.
