Forrest General Hospital
Hospitals and Health CareMississippi, United States1001-5000 Employees
Forrest General Hospital is a regional health care system based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, founded in 1952. It operates as a 547-bed level II regional trauma center and has grown to include a network of facilities and services. The core campus provides 512 inpatient beds, including a 400-bed general medical/surgical unit, complemented by Pine Grove Behavioral Health Services (88 beds) and Rehab Resource (24 beds). The system extends to Highland Community Hospital in Picayune (95 beds) and Walthall County General Hospital under lease, and offers home care and hospice, LiveWell Center, Wellness Center, Cancer Center, and Wound Healing Center. It also delivers all-levels of care for critical-access hospitals across a 19-county service area. Regency Hospital Company operates a 33-bed long-term acute care unit within Forrest General Hospital, reflecting a blended model for longer-duration acute care. The organization serves South Mississippi and the surrounding region through its diverse facilities and service lines, and in 2026 announced the launch of an artificial intelligence program aimed at transforming lung cancer screening and follow-up care, indicating a commitment to integrating advanced technologies into patient care.