Iris Update Brings New Look Hattiesburg Clinic’s online patient portal, Iris, now has a new look for patients. In addition to a new design overall, the portal’s latest update allows you to: Review your health history on the home page to see actions you need to take, jump to the activities you use the most, […]
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Paige Fillingim, Director of Credentialing The credentialing department at Hattiesburg Clinic plays a significant role in the clinic’s success. Credentialing employees are responsible for ensuring patients receive the highest level of care as they assess, confirm, and help maintain our health care providers’ academic qualifications. Paige Fillingim, a native of Bolivar, Mo., holds […]
Read MoreIn the Media: Grettel Rodriguez, MD Eating healthier is a process that does not happen overnight. Grettel Rodriguez, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Weight Management, said that it’s best to start slow when it comes to dieting and developing better eating habits. “[To cut down on unhealthy items] Start by eliminating 50% of it,” Rodriguez said. […]
Read MoreForrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic Open HealthWorks Immunization Clinic Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic announced today another joint venture in the battle against COVID-19. HealthWorks Immunization Clinic, a collaboration between the two health care entities, will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals, 75 years and older, effective Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. “We are very […]
Read MoreCongratulations to our Providers Please join us in congratulating Mary M. Assaad, MD; Todd Benton, MD; Keith Jones, MD; and Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, for receiving Philip Rogers Awards from Forrest General Hospital. Gregg Anazia, MD, was awarded the hospital’s We C.A.R.E. Physician Award. Mary M. Assaad, MD Assad, with Hattiesburg Clinic Critical Care Medicine, received the Philip Rogers [...]
Read MoreBlackwell Relocates to Oak Grove Family Clinic Kory W. Blackwell, MD, has relocated his practice to join Oak Grove Family Clinic, located at 5192 Old Hwy 11, in Hattiesburg. Blackwell will provide family medicine services to both new and established patients at his new location. Additional providers at Oak Grove Family Clinic: Katherine P. Alexis, [...]
Read MoreHattiesburg Clinic is pleased to announce the opening of Orleans Park Family Medicine, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, with the addition of Melanie Keene Hall, MD. Hall has relocated from Oak Grove Family Clinic to Orleans Park Family Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. At Hattiesburg Clinic Orleans Park Family Medicine, Hall provides treatment for chronic and acute illnesses […]
Read MoreWHEN TO BE TESTED FOR COVID-19 AFTER EXPOSURE Despite the exciting news that COVID-19 vaccines are on the way, it is extremely important to remember that the pandemic has not yet abated. With new cases at an all-time high, experts warn that increased interaction over the holidays will expose more people to this potentially deadly disease. What do we […]
Read MoreCHEERS FROM YOUR PEERS: HANNAH WILLIAMSON, RN The WOW! Committee would like to recognize Hannah Williamson, RN, with Cheers from your Peers! Williamson, who works in the Quality Management department at Hattiesburg Clinic as a case manager for the Bundled Payment Care Improvement (BPCI) Sepsis program, is being recognized for her perseverance and persistent effort […]
Read MoreGrowing Number of Pediatric COVID-19 Cases While most children might not experience severe symptoms of COVID-19, physicians are concerned about the increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases as they are still unsure about the long-term effects of the virus. In recent weeks, Mississippi saw its highest number of pediatric COVID-19 cases with three reported COVID-19-related deaths […]
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