Forrest General Hospital
6051 US 49 · Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401Forrest General Hospital is a 547-bed, Level II Trauma Center located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. As the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, it serves as a regional referral center for 19 counties in South Mississippi, offering a comprehensive range of acute care services, specialized institutes for heart, cancer, orthopedics, and women's and children's health, and advanced medical technology. It is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its clinical excellence and community impact.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency services within the ER.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Certified Primary Stroke Center.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center, comprehensive Heart & Vascular Institute.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (601) 288-7000 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, specialized care for various conditions including stroke and cardiac emergencies.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Forrest General Hospital's current wait.
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