Holmes county, MS

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Holmes County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,198. Its county seat is Lexington. The county is named in honor of David Holmes, the first and fifth governor of Mississippi.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Holmes County is located in the central part of Mississippi, with Yazoo County to the west, Attala County to the east, and Madison and Hinds Counties to the south. The county has a total area of 765 square miles, of which 757 square miles is land and 8.9 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,198 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 83.4% Black, 15.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

Healthcare in Holmes County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Holmes County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Holmes County Hospital and Clinics and the University of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County.

Holmes County Hospital and Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • Holmes County Hospital and Clinics is a critical access hospital located in Lexington, Mississippi. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital also operates several clinics throughout the county, providing primary care and specialty services to residents.

University of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County[edit | edit source]

  • The University of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County is a primary care clinic located in Durant, Mississippi. The clinic is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's network of healthcare facilities. The clinic provides a range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Holmes County, Mississippi, while rural, has access to quality healthcare through its local hospital and clinics. These facilities provide a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the county's residents. Despite the challenges of providing healthcare in a rural area, these facilities are committed to improving the health and well-being of the people in Holmes County.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Holmes county, MS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Parish Candice 1659905271 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Premier Medical Holmes Goodman MS 39079
Shrock Wirt 1497843676 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 1985 Family Practice Doctor's Clinic Durant MS 39063



Holmes county, MS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Shamburger Susan 1891863502 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2002 Diagnostic Radiology Lexington MS 39095
Weatherly Brandon 1518308469 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2013 Diagnostic Radiology Lexington MS 39095
Saran Md.zariad 1679101299 M William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2020 Emergency Medicine Lexington MS 39095



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bishop Orlesha 1629578273 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center Inc Lexington MS 39095


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