Forrest General Hospital

About Forrest Health

The Forrest Health system is a partnership of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality health care in south Mississippi.

Since 1952, Forrest General Hospital, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has been a leader in medical excellence in south Mississippi. The hospital has grown from the original 90-bed facility into a 547-bed, Level II Regional Trauma Center and hospital system.

In addition to the hospital’s general medical/surgical facility, the hospital also includes Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, The Orthopedic Institute, Asbury Hospice House, Forrest General’s Cancer Center, Family Birthplace, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Women’s Surgery Center and Wound Healing Center. Featured specialty services areas include behavioral health and addiction services, cancer services, emergency and trauma services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics and neurosurgery services, surgery, and women and children’s services.

Forrest General is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, a health system founded in 2012 to increase access and quality of care to our communities. The Forrest Health system now includes 8 area hospitals, 12 outpatient clinics, and a wide variety of associated care services.

At Forrest Health, our mission is to do what is best for each patient. We envision a future where patient-centered care and innovation meet, advancing well-being at every stage of life - powered by accessible, high-quality care, a compassionate workforce, and strong community partnerships.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Nicknamed the Hub City, Hattiesburg, MS is home of a vibrant culture, diverse economy, high quality of life and a world of opportunity. Hattiesburg is the center of a tri-county area in South Mississippi, and the city advantages with small town charm.

The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University also call Hattiesburg home. The nursing program at Southern Miss and the nursing program and College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey provide great resources and help make Hattiesburg a major medical community.