Scott county, MS

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Scott County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]

  • Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,264. The county seat is Forest. The county is named for Abram M. Scott, the Governor of Mississippi from 1832 to 1833.

Healthcare in Scott County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Scott County, Mississippi is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers. These facilities offer a range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Lackey Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Forest, MS. It has been serving the healthcare needs of Scott County residents since 1961. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • Scott County Family Medical Center is a primary care clinic located in Forest, MS. The clinic provides a range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.

Specialized Care Centers[edit | edit source]

  • Scott County Children's Clinic is a pediatric clinic located in Forest, MS. The clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services for children from birth to 18 years of age.
  • Scott County Women's Health Center is a women's health clinic located in Forest, MS. The clinic provides a range of services including prenatal care, gynecological services, and preventive care.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Scott County has a higher than average rate of diabetes and heart disease compared to the rest of the state. The county also has a lower than average rate of access to healthcare services.

Health Initiatives[edit | edit source]

  • Several health initiatives have been implemented in Scott County to improve the health and wellbeing of its residents. These include the Scott County Health Improvement Plan, which aims to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases and improve access to healthcare services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Scott County, Mississippi is provided by a variety of facilities and services. Despite facing challenges such as higher rates of chronic diseases and lower access to healthcare services, the county is making efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of its residents through various health initiatives.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Scott county, MS



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Peddapanga Christine 1104434307 F William Carey University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2020 Family Practice Morton MS 39117
Bentley Matthew 1316144280 M Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med 2007 Internal Medicine 330 N Broad St Forest MS 39074 6014694151
Bentley Matthew 1316144280 M Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med 2007 Internal Medicine 317 Hwy 13 S Morton MS 39117 6017326301



Scott county, MS - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Lucas Phillip 1891731055 MD M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1975 Diagnostic Radiology Forest MS 39074



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brown Benjamin 1326378357 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Forest MS 39074
Myrick Gregory 1134234941 M Other 1979 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Forest MS 39074
Dawson Maggie 1306195565 F Other 2012 Nurse Practitioner Suite B Forest MS 39074
Mabry Tina 1003898859 NP F Other 1991 Nurse Practitioner Lake MS 39092
Monk Krystle 1093262610 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Lake MS 39092
Oliphant Keisha 1679710933 F Other 2008 Nurse Practitioner Sebastopol MS 39359
Pierce Ashley 1922266428 F Other 2007 Occupational Therapy Forest MS 39074
Royce Miles 1083266498 M Southern College Of Optometry 2019 Optometry 3027 Jefferson St Macon MS 39074 6627266111
Furdge Alexandria 1134833734 F Other 2022 Physical Therapy Forest MS 39074


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