Forrest Health is a system of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality health care in south Mississippi. Forrest General Hospital is its flagship hospital. In addition to Forrest General, Forrest Health hospitals include: Highland Community Hospital, Picayune; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility, Prentiss; Marion General Hospital, Columbia; Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, Poplarville; Perry County General Hospital, Richton; and Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown. Forrest Health is also home to The Orthopedic Institute and Institute of Neuroscience, both in Hattiesburg, as well as a variety of healthcare clinics throughout its 19-county coverage area.


Forrest Health provides the people, facilities, and technology
that deliver health care services to the people of South Mississippi.

Yesterday

Founded in 1952, Forrest General Hospital has been a leader in medical excellence in South Mississippi for over 70 years.

Today

What started as a 90-bed county hospital has grown into a multi-hospital health system with a Level II Regional Trauma Center, making Forrest Health your hub for medical excellence in South Mississippi.

Beyond

And Beyond

As the Forrest Health community continues to grow, we're committed to meeting the growing needs of our community. As we approach our platinum anniversary, we reflect on the past and continue to strive toward our mission – to do what is best for the patient. 

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Employment Policy: It is the policy of Forrest Health to recruit and select candidates for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),
religion, national origin, age, disability or other status protected by applicable federal or state statutes.

A Board of Trustees appointed by the Forrest County Board of Supervisors is charged with the oversight of Forrest Health. The system is completely self supporting and does not operate on local taxes.
Forrest Health facilities are approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for participation in Medicare and Medicaid Programs.