Hypertension Center Welcomes Stewart Jawauna T. Stewart, MD, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Hypertension Center, where she provides care to patients with high blood pressure with the goal to reduce serious complications from a life-threatening condition. Stewart, who has several years of experience as a hospitalist with Hattiesburg Clinic, obtained her medical degree from the University […]

Immediate Care Welcomes Duffield Derrick R. Duffield, MD, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Immediate Care, where he provides treatment for acute illness and minor urgent care needs. Duffield received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Baton Rouge, La. He completed a family medicine internship and residency at the University of Mississippi […]

Smith Selected as Hattiesburg Clinic’s Employee of the Second Quarter Kristen Smith, a registered nurse with Hattiesburg Clinic’s Professional Services department, has been selected as Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2018. Smith, who was selected from more than 92 nominations, has been with the clinic since 2010. In her current role, […]

Our Commitment: Medication Costs As a patient of Hattiesburg Clinic, helping you improve and manage your health is a major priority for us. While treatment and health management is done in a variety of ways, oftentimes patients’ treatment plans include prescribed medications. Whether it’s antibiotics for an infection or medication for a chronic condition like […]

Can’t Sleep? Maybe You Need to Visit a Sleep Center The following is an excerpt from a Hattiesburg American article by Ellen Ciurczak about The Center for Sleep Medicine and Walid Younis, MD. Betty Russell didn’t know why she always felt exhausted. The Hattiesburg registered nurse soon found out from her husband what the reason […]

Managing Your Health While Looking for the ‘Perfect’ Summer Body The following is an excerpt from a WDAM news story by Quametra Wilborn, featuring Sarah Kelly, CNP, with Hattiesburg Clinic Dermatology – West.  Dermatology–West Nurse Practitioner Sarah Kelly said people in the south are more prone to wanting to be outside due to the weather, […]

Comprehensive Care Relocates to 28th Avenue Office Hattiesburg Clinic Comprehensive Care has relocated from #7 Medical Blvd. to 1101 S. 28th Ave. in Hattiesburg. The new location, formerly the home of The Pediatric Clinic, provides more space and is conveniently located along 28th Avenue, which will offer easier access for patients. Comprehensive Care is a […]

Cooley Receives ‘Highest Recognition’ by U.S. Government for Supporting Colleague’s Military Duties Christopher L. Cooley, MD, a physician at Hattiesburg Clinic Eye Associates, was recently given the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for his support of a colleague’s military duties. Cooley was nominated by Curtis J. Shaffer, OD, who serves as an optometrist […]

Cooley Now Offering Eye Care in Covington County Christopher L. Cooley, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Eye Associates, is now offering eye care for residents in Covington County. Cooley, who has started seeing patients at Covington County Hospital in Collins, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of eye disorders for adults and children. His services at this […]

Alzheimer’s and Caregivers Ronald Schwartz, MD, CPI, director of Hattiesburg Clinic Memory Center, recently sat down with WDAM’s Karrie Leggett-Brown for a two-part special on Alzheimer’s and caregivers. In part one, Schwartz explains the massive financial impact the disease has on caregivers and the country and how that is estimated to grow in the coming […]