There’s a new health clinic in town — and it’s ready to roll. Family Health Center (FHC), which already operates six clinics across its five-county service area, recently added a
Continue readingNew Mobile Clinic enables FHC to deliver healthcare anywhere in service area
Family Health Center, Inc. is national leader when it comes to helping patients stay heart healthy, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA, an agency of the
Continue readingFamily Health Center earns national acclaim from HRSA for quality improvements
The recent overturning of Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves throughout America as society in general and women in particular try to adapt to the new normal. Now, more than ever
Continue readingWDAM interviews OB-GYN providers about contraception in wake of Roe v. Wade ruling
WDAM in Hattiesburg reported on the baby formula shortage in the Pine Belt area, and spoke with Dr. Susan McGee, a pediatrician who cares for patients in Family Health Center’s Waynesboro clinic. …
Continue readingFHC Pediatrician talks to WDAM about the importance of breastfeeding
FHC CEO Dr. Rashad N. Ali expressed disappointment that the Mississippi Legislature voted against extending Medicaid benefits to postpartum mothers for up to 12 months. …
Europe’s largest-ever digital health hackathon is taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Thursday 20 February – Sunday 23 February 2020. Join us as hundreds of health professionals, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, designers
At Exercise Coach in Southlake, the workouts are short but tough. The owner claims you only need 20 minutes to get a full-body workout. “The machine measures a client’s ability
Continue readingTechnology Promising Better Fitness Results In Less Time At The Gym
Spotlight analyzed the 2018/2019 neonatal mortality rates in all the provinces and found that the majority did not show decreased death rates. According to provincial health department annual reports, reasons for this included overcrowded and understaffed hospitals, and high infection rates as a result. …
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Marc is an 11-year-old boy who was seen in our hospital’s Urgent Care Clinic after he was referred there from the Emergency Department (ED). His parents had taken him thereafter
Continue readingWhy Mental Health Professionals Need Your Help
A number of recent long-term studies have linked greater optimism to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other chronic ailments and to fostering “exceptional longevity.” My husband and
Continue readingLooking on the Bright Side May Be Good for Your Health