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Forrest General Chaplains to Host Monthly Clergy Prayer Breakfast

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s Pastoral Services staff will host their monthly clergy prayer breakfast on Thursday, February 17 in the Elm Room at the hospital from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast for all officially registered members of the local clergy will be complimentary, courtesy of Forrest General. All members of the clergy should present their yellow clergy registration card to receive their breakfast. If you are a member of the clergy and do not have a card, please see the Information Hostess at the hospital front desk prior to breakfast to register.

This month, Dr. Clint White, Neonatologist, will attend to discuss the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit coming to Forrest General Hospital.  At the conclusion of each meeting, attendees will form small groups for prayer. The hospital’s Pastoral Services staff hopes that these meetings will assist area clergy in meeting the spiritual needs of congregations and the community.

All clergy members are asked to call or email to RSVP for the breakfast by contacting Brian Williamson, coordinator of Forrest General’s Pastoral Services, at 601-288-4227 or BAWilliamson@forrestgeneral.com.

Filed under: Hattiesburg, Religion, BAWilliamson@forrestgeneral.com, Clergy, Forrest, Forrest General, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg

FGH SUPPORT GROUP HOSTS DIABETES SPEAKER

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Forrest General Hospital’s Adult Diabetes Support Group will meet Wednesday, February 16 from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Education Classroom at LiveWell.  The session will feature guest speaker Megan Long from CCS Medical.  The focus topic will be “Testing Your Glucose.”

The Adult Diabetes Support Group addresses the special needs of people with diabetes, providing the opportunity for discussion on topics such as nutrition, medicines, foot and eye care, complications, motivations, exercises and blood glucose monitoring. Meetings occur on the third Wednesday of every month and are free to the public.

For more information, call The Diabetes Care Center at 601-288-1780 or email sparham@forrestgeneral.com.

The LiveWell Center is a service of Forrest General.

Filed under: Featured, Diabetes, Diabetes Care Center, Forrest General, Forrest General Hospital, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, LiveWell Center

Spirit of Women presents first session in new Passionate for Parties series

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s Spirit of Women is launching a new event series designed to inspire passion in women of all ages – passion for parties, health and life itself! Attendees will join local experts Catherine Strange and John David Williams in learning how to throw the best party of the season – in any season!

The first session, to be held on February 1, is titled “For the Love of Valentine’s and Mardi Gras!” and will get attendees excited about these holidays that fall early in the year. Learn great tips for hosting Valentine’s parties or celebrations for two and get a head start on the Mardi Gras season with fun party ideas and beautiful Mardi Gras ball gown modeling from Occasions! Attendees will also learn more about living a heart-healthy lifestyle with cardiologist Tom Messer, M.D., in recognition of February, which is National Heart Month!

This event, as well as all events in this series will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Canebrake Country Club in Hattiesburg, and lunch will be served. Cost to attend each event is $15 for Spirit of Women members and $25 for non-members.

Take a look at the great topics that will be covered in upcoming sessions, and get excited about the great parties in your future!

April 5: “A Season of Renewal: Easter and Spring Celebrations!”

May 3: “Celebrations for all Ages: From Children’s Parties to Dinner Clubs!”

June 7: “Summertime Celebrations: From Beach Parties to Backyard Barbecues!”

For reserved seating, you may purchase a table for 10 for you and your friends. All other reservations will be first-come, first-served. To register for one or more of these events, call the Spirit of Women reservation line at 601-288-4968. Hours are 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday, but voicemail is always available. All messages will be returned during office hours. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.  Also, for more info or to make a reservation, visit www.forrestgeneral.com/PassionateParties. Reservations are now available using PayPal through the website!

Filed under: Business, Hattiesburg, Lifestyle, Medical, Canebrake Country Club, Catherine Strange, Culture, Easter, Forrest General, Hattiesburg, John David Williams, Mardi Gras, Tom Messer

Forrest General presents fun way to keep your New Year’s resolution with “New Year, New You” contest

HATTIESBURG- Are you tired of making the same old resolution to lose weight, only to fall off the bandwagon by the end of January? Forrest General Wellness is proud to announce their “New Year, New You” contest, which is a great way to actually keep your New Year’s resolution!

This contest is designed for anyone interested in improving their overall health and winning great prizes in 2011. There will be friendly competition and eliminations throughout the contest, similar to popular weight loss reality television shows such as The Biggest Loser. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate – only 12 teams will be selected! The lucky people selected to participate in this contest will have one-on-one assistance and access to a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Wellness Counselor and Exercise Physiologist to coach and guide them during the three month contest. Each contestant will set goals for themselves toward a healthier lifestyle and good habits, and work to reach those goals while earning great prizes, which include a free one-year membership to Forrest General Wellness’ LifeStyle Management Program (a $580 value!). So don’t put it off any longer — grab a partner and enter!

To apply for the contest, visit www.forrestgeneral.com and click on the New Year, New You button, or go directly to www.forrestgeneral.com/NewYearNewYou to find Contest Rules and entry forms. Please submit applications to either Forrest General Wellness Location – the LiveWell Center at 5909 US Hwy 49 next to Walmart, or the Arlington Loop location at 2807 Arlington Loop, near the Forrest General Cancer Center. You may also fax completed applications to 601-288-1362. All applications must be submitted no later than 7 p.m. on January 26. You must be 18 years or older to enter. For more information on this contest or other Forrest General Wellness services, call 601-288-1360.

Filed under: Business, Hattiesburg, Medical, Forrest General, Hattiesburg, LiveWell Center, The Biggest Loser

Forrest General Presents First “Red Carpet Event” To Honor Employees

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s star employees of care walked the red carpet on January 11 at the first annual “Red Carpet Event,” hosted by the hospital at the historic Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg.

This awards event, which will be held annually, was modeled after the classic Academy Awards show and served to honor several categories of awards given to Forrest General employees. Employees honored during the evening’s event included Forrest General’s Top Performers of 2010, which were based on patient feedback; We C.A.R.E. Award recipients who were honored for upholding the hospital’s We C.A.R.E. philosophy; and Service Award recipients who were recognized for years of service to the organization. This event also publicly honored the hospital’s 2010 Employee of the Year, Kathy Jones, who was announced as the winner during Forrest General’s annual Employee Christmas Party in December.

Also honored were the four winners of the 5th Annual Philip Rogers Quality Award. The award is named for Dr. Philip Rogers, a nephrologist with Hattiesburg Clinic, who dedicated 32 years of his life to serving the people of South Mississippi as a physician, mentor and humanitarian. Dr. Rogers, Forrest General’s first nephrologist, was known as a kind-hearted, brilliant physician and great medical staff leader, and was greatly admired and respected for his commitment to his patients and the medical field. Four recipients, each influential and important members of Hattiesburg’s medical community, were announced during the evening’s presentation and honored for their roles as a humanitarian, innovator, leader or mentor.

The star-studded extravaganza featured guest speaker Mayor Johnny DuPree and local celebrity emcee Randy Swan of WDAM-TV. Attendees were treated to special performances by the Forrest General Spirit Girls.

The following is a list of those Forrest General staff members and physicians who were honored as winners during the Red Carpet Event:

“Most Mentioned” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Most Mentioned: Richard Jones, Emergency Department

Best Leading Role for Most Mentioned: Stephanie Woods, 4FB

Most Mentioned Physician: Hilton Gillespie, M.D.

“Patient Pleaser” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Patient Pleaser: Brian Garcia, 9T

Best Leading Role for Patient Pleaser: Alice Twillie, Same Day Surgery

“Above and Beyond” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Above and Beyond: Donna Beard, Registration

Best Leading Role for Above and Beyond: Randa Anderson, 4FB

“Golden Needle” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Golden Needle: Angela Carter, 3T

Best Leading Role for Golden Needle: Sarah Cooley, 4FB

“Personal Touch” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Personal Touch: Sky Williams, Emergency Department

Best Leading Role for Personal Touch: Rose Contreras, Environmental Services

“Friendly Face” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Friendly Face: Wanda Wilborn, CCU

Best Leading Role for Friendly Face: Tammy Mills, Registration

“Setting the Standard” Nominees:

Best Supporting Role for Setting the Standard: Brittany Brown, 8T

Best Leading Role for Setting the Standard: Maria Lee, Pine Grove

Several long-time Forrest General employees were recognized for giving 35 years of service to Forrest General and its patients. Pictured, from left are 35-year award recipients Donnie Sue Drane, Ka Russum, Howard Nobles (accepting on behalf of Donna Gipson), Ora Lee Shaheed, Elease Godbolt, Toni Hudson, Susie Morris and Pam Breland.

Service Awards – 35 Years of Service

Vicki Lee

Susie Morris

Pamela Breland

Gussie Donald

Ora Lee Shaheed

Donnie Sue Drane

Ka Russum

Elease Godbolt

Michael Harris

Donna Gipson (accepted by Howard Nobles)

We C.A.R.E. Awards

Ramona Ridley, Outpatient Rehab, LiveWell Center

Evelyn Revies, Registration

Kizzy Reese, 4T

Martin Ready, Home Care

Philip Rogers Quality Award

Winners of the 5th Annual Philip Rogers Quality Award are, from left, Tom Messer, M.D.; Betty Bly Hatten, RN; Clint White, M.D. and Allen Harris, M.D.

Innovator: Clint White, M.D.

Leadership: Tom Messer, M.D.

Mentor: Allen Harris, M.D.

Humanitarian: Betty Bly Hatten, RN

Employee of the Year

Employee of the year Kathy Jones pauses for a photo with USM Football Player Martez Smith, both special guests at the Red Carpet Event. Smith attended to thank Forrest General employees for the outstanding care provided and to present Jones with her award.

Kathy Jones, Registration

Filed under: Business, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Medical, Alice Twillie, Allen Harris, Angela Carter, Betty Bly Hatten, Brian Garcia, Brittany Brown, Clint White, Donna Beard, Donna Gipson, Donnie Sue Drane, Elease Godbolt, Evelyn Revies, Forrest General, Gussie Donald, Hattiesburg Clinic, Hilton Gillespie, Howard Nobles, Johnny Dupree, Kathy Jones, LiveWell Center, Maria Lee, Martin Ready, Michael Harris, Ora Lee Shaheed, Pamela Breland, Philip Rogers, Ramona Ridley, Randa Anderson, randy swan, Richard Jones, Sarah Cooley, Stephanie Woods, Susie Morris, Tammy Mills, Tom Messer, Vicki Lee, Wanda Wilborn, WDAM-TV

Spirit of Women event gets back to the beautiful basics of life with “The Well-Read Home”

Forrest General’s Spirit of Women will present the fourth event in a special series designed to renew focus on the beautiful basics of life, such as music, art, reading and enjoying the comforts of home. The fourth session, titled “The Well-Read Home,” will be held on January 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hattiesburg Country Club.

At this session, attendees will join Donna Davis of the Hattiesburg Library to learn about the beautiful basics of the literary classics from Jane Austen to John Grisham, including how to choose the best books for your family… adults, teens and children. Also, Jeanne Carlson, BSN, MSED, of Forrest General’s LiveWell Center will speak on the importance of exercise, reminding attendees to also keep the basics of their health under control and always a priority!

Filed under: Business, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Medical, Forrest General, Hattiesburg Country Club, Hattiesburg Mississippi

Forrest General Spirit of Women, Traci Goodwin present Breakaway Prom Fashion Show

HATTIESBURG- Teens looking for the latest in prom fashion are invited to attend the Breakaway Prom Fashion show on Saturday, January 15 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. This is the only prom fashion show in the area featuring juniors and seniors from area high schools modeling the hottest looks for prom season. Models will hit the runway to the DJ skills of SL 100’s “Ya Boy” Don King.

Breakaway is more than just a prom fashion show! Attendees can browse through vendor booths from Occasions, Elegant Evenings and Susan’s Shoppe and also get an important reminder from Pine Grove Behavioral Health on healthy ways to avoid the pressure to abuse alcohol and drugs that often comes during prom season.

It only costs $7 per person to get in the door for a sneak peek at what’s hot for girls and guys’ in dresses, tuxedos and accessories! Proceeds benefit Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This event is presented by Forrest General’s Spirit of Women program and Traci Goodwin Photography. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Occasions, Elegant Evenings and Susan’s Shoppe.

Filed under: K-12, Medical, Dress, Forrest General, Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hattiesburg, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Prom, Traci Goodwin Photography

Forrest General Chaplains to Host Monthly Clergy Prayer Breakfast

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s Pastoral Services staff will host their monthly clergy prayer breakfast on Thursday, January 20 in the Elm Room at the hospital from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast for all officially registered members of the local clergy will be complimentary, courtesy of Forrest General. All members of the clergy should present their yellow clergy registration card to receive their breakfast. If you are a member of the clergy and do not have a card, please see the Information Hostess at the hospital front desk prior to breakfast to register.

This month, Curt Burge, D. Min., CPE Diplomate, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy will attend to discuss Preparing for Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education. At the conclusion of each meeting, attendees will form small groups for prayer. The hospital’s Pastoral Services staff hopes that these meetings will assist area clergy in meeting the spiritual needs of congregations and the community.

All clergy members are asked to call or email to RSVP for the breakfast by contacting Brian Williamson, coordinator of Forrest General’s Pastoral Services, at 601-288-4227 orBAWilliamson@forrestgeneral.com.

Filed under: Medical, Religion, Brian Williamson, Clergy, Clinical pastoral education, Curt Burge, Forrest General, Hattiesburg, Religion/Belief

Former First Lady Laura Bush to visit Hattiesburg for Spirit of Women Spring Event, “Caring from the Heart: A Woman’s Legacy”

ATTENTION: All tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT and the waiting list is full.

HATTIESBURG- Forrest General’s Spirit of Women is proud to announce that Laura W. Bush, former First Lady of the United States, will be paying a visit to Hattiesburg as part of the Spirit of Women signature Spring Event 2011, “Caring from the Heart: A Woman’s Legacy.” This event, to be held on April 28 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center, is sure to be an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for women of all ages as they hear from one of the most famous and influential American women of the 21st Century.

Attendees at this event will be treated to a delicious luncheon featuring a keynote address from Mrs. Bush, as well as a very special gift to commemorate the occasion. Attendees will also be able to purchase a copy of Mrs. Bush’s recent memoir, Spoken From The Heart, a beautiful recounting of Bush’s life including her eight years in the White House.

“Spirit of Women is delighted and honored to be able to host Laura Bush in Hattiesburg, giving our community the opportunity to hear this well-respected, dynamic woman who is not only an important figure in our nation’s history, but also in the areas of education, human rights, and most importantly, women’s health,” said Millie Swan, Forrest General Chief Marketing and Medical Staff Services Officer. “Forrest General’s Spirit of Women is designed to move women to take action for their health, and we feel that Mrs. Bush’s focus on women’s health as well as her notoriety will contribute to creating a once-in-a-lifetime event that our community will not want to miss.”

This event will also feature the 2011 Spirit in Action Awards. Celebrating Spirit in Action, these annual awards honor the talent and dedication of men and women who act to make their communities healthier, safer, and more inspirational places to live. Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit of Women program will present the 2011 Spirit in Action Awards to four people from across the Pine Belt, chosen based on the contributions they have made to the issues Pine Belt community members face in the areas of work, family and health; and for their devotion to making our community a healthier, safer and more inspirational place to live.

Spirit of Women previously hosted Mrs. Bush’s mother-in-law, former First Lady Barbara Bush, at the 2006 Spring Symposium. The event resulted in a record turnout of women from across the Pine Belt, and the 2011 event promises to be equally successful! Space is limited for this event, so make plans now to gather your friends and attend this once-in-a-lifetime event. Tickets will be available beginning January 3, 2011. After that date, please call FGH OnCall’s Spirit of Women reservation line at 601-288-4968 to purchase tickets or for more information about this signature event. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Reservations will also be accepted throughforrestgeneral.com using PayPal. Cost to attend the event is $45 for Spirit of Women members and $65 for non-members. For reserved seating, you may purchase a table for 10. All other reservations will be first-come, first-served. Tickets will be mailed during the month of March.

About Laura Bush

Laura Bush, one of the most popular first ladies in history, is a compelling advocate for issues of national and global concern. As an educator and former first lady of Texas and the United States, Mrs. Laura Bush has a unique and wide-ranging perspective. She is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with a particular emphasis on education, women’s health and human rights. She has investigated and showcased successful programs for early childhood education, at-risk youth, global literacy and preservation of our national parks and heritage sites. And through her travels to countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and <Panama>, she has helped to shatter old taboos and oppressions and launch groundbreaking educational and health-care advances for women. Mrs. Bush recently sat down with NBC News and FOX News to talk about her work on education, women’s health issues and life after the White House. Her memoir, Spoken From the Heart, is a New York Times #1 best seller. Biography courtesy of Washington Speaker’s Bureau.

Filed under: Business, Featured, Forrest County, Hattiesburg, Medical, Barbara Bush, First Lady of the United States, Forrest General, Forrest General Hospital, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Lake Terrace Convention Center, Laura W. Bush, Republican Party

FGH Patients Receive Early Visit From Santa

HATTIESBURG- Santa and his friends from the South Mississippi Medical Alliance visited Forrest General on December 16 to deliver gifts donated by members of the alliance and the South Mississippi Medical Society.

The South Mississippi Medical Alliance is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote health education and encourage participation in building a healthier community. Thanks to these outstanding organizations for bringing Christmas cheer to Forrest General’s patients! Pictured, from left are South Mississippi Medical Alliance members Karen Baylis, Heather Rifkin, Connie Derhgawen, Dr. Amanda Habeeb, Sarah Atkinson, Jena Herrington and Karen Morris with Santa and young patient Janaje’ Gibson.

For more information on Forrest General and its available services, call FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445, or visit forrestgeneral.com.

Filed under: Christmas, Featured, Medical, Amanda Habeeb, Connie Derhgawen, Forrest General, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Heather Rifkin, Jena Herrington, Karen Baylis, Karen Morris, Sarah Atkinson, South Mississippi Medical Alliance, South Mississippi Medical Society