Forrest Health

Health System with 5 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemForrest Health
Total Hospitals5
Commercial/Acute Hospitals5
Total Beds685
Commercial/Acute Beds685
HeadquartersHattiesburg, MS
Websiteforresthealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Critical Access Hospital
3 hospitals
60% of health system
Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
40% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 5
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Forrest General HospitalAcute Care Hospital537NoNo
Highland Community HospitalAcute Care Hospital 60NoNo
Walthall County General HospitalCritical Access Hospital 35NoNo
Jefferson Davis Community HospitalCritical Access Hospital 29NoNo
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing HomeCritical Access Hospital 24NoNo

Recent News

2025-05-08
Forrest General Hospital honored its Nurses of the Year [12, 18, 19]. This recognition highlights the dedication and commitment of nurses within the Forrest Health system [12]. Forrest Health is a system of healthcare organizations aiming to increase access to quality healthcare in South Mississippi [19]. Forrest General Hospital serves as its flagship hospital, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care [19].
2025-05-06
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI) Celebrates National Nurses Week [15]. SEMRHI also promotes its Annual FREE Women's Check-Up Day on May 14th at their Women's Health Center in Hattiesburg, offering free health screenings, resources, and gift bags. This event coincides with National Women's Health Week [15].
2025-05-02
The Forrest Health Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to negotiate a contract with Jeff Cook to become the new President/CEO of Forrest Health [3, 12, 18, 19]. Cook will be the seventh President/CEO of the medical system, succeeding Andy Woodard, who resigned in October 2024 [3]. The Board felt that Cook was the best candidate following a nationwide search and with the help of a local search committee [3].
2025-05-01
Jeff Cook was named the new President/CEO of Forrest Health [3, 6, 22]. This signifies a change in leadership for the healthcare system. No further details were provided regarding Jeff Cook's background or the reasons for his appointment.
2025-05-01
Forrest General Hospital helped educate the community on stroke signs and symptoms [12, 18, 19]. Forrest Health provides a comprehensive approach for patients suffering from strokes or other nervous system disorders [12]. Forrest General is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health which continues to expand and provide healthcare services to 19 counties across Mississippi and beyond with our network of Hospitals [12].

Executive Leadership

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