CHEERS FROM YOUR PEERS: MARJORIE NEWSOME The WOW! Committee would like to recognize Marjorie Newsome with Cheers from your Peers! Newsome is one of the dedicated entry screeners at Hattiesburg Clinic’s main campus and is being recognized for her optimism and joyful spirit and for delivering excellence to each person who walks through the door. […]
Read MoreGet Your Flu Vaccine Today The looming presence of COVID-19 makes it more important than ever for everyone to get vaccinated against the flu virus. Though the flu vaccine will not prevent COVID-19, it can reduce the risk of flu illnesses and hospitalizations that could overburden our health care systems, which are already strained due […]
Read MoreIris 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 MoreOak Grove Family Clinic Welcomes Box S. Keith Box, DO, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Oak Grove Family Clinic. At Oak Grove Family Clinic, Box offers primary care for the entire family. His special practice interests include preventative care and sports medicine. Box received his medical degree from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Ky., [...]
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 […]
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