Singing River Health System

06/01/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, and taking care of your health can be as simple as a blood test. 💪

A PSA screening can help detect prostate cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Men ages 50-70 should talk with their provider about screening, while those with a family history of prostate cancer may need to start as early as 40-45.

📆 Need to get screened? Learn more at SingingRiver.info/Care.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our latest Celebrating Excellence award winners! 🎉

These awards recognize departments that are leading the way in teamwork, patient experience, and continuous improvement through outstanding Press Ganey performance.

🏆 Teamwork Award
• Endoscopy (Gulfport)
• Labor & Delivery (Ocean Springs)
• Ultrasound (Pascagoula)

🏆 Comeback Champion Award
• Pre-Op (Gulfport)
• MRI (Ocean Springs)
• 1 & 2 South East (Pascagoula)

🏆 Patient Experience Champion Award
• CT/Radiology (Gulfport)
• X-Ray (Ocean Springs)
• Singing River Lab (Pascagoula)

A special congratulations to the departments that achieved a perfect 100% Likelihood to Recommend score, one of the most heavily weighted measures in the Press Ganey survey and a reflection of the exceptional care and service they provide.

Thank you to all of our winners for your commitment to creating outstanding experiences for our patients and their families! 💙

05/29/2026

In this interview with WLOX-TV, Kelly Devine of Singing River and John O'Keefe, President of Rotary Club of Gulfport, talk about the upcoming Gulfport Community Blood Drive and why local organizations are joining forces to support it. 🩸

Hosted in partnership with The Blood Center, the City of Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street, Gulfport Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Gulfport, and the Historical Society of Gulfport, the blood drive is designed to make donating more convenient while helping keep a steady supply of blood available for local patients.

Join us June 3 and 4 from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Gulfport Train Depot. Whether you're a regular donor or considering giving for the first time, we'd love to see you there! ❤️

📅 Appointments are encouraged! Book here: SingingRiver.info/Blood

SingingRiver.info/WLOX-Comm-Blood

Singing River Health System is hosting an upcoming blood drive at the Gulfport Train Depot.

05/28/2026

Sip, Bam, Brunch Mahjong Social may be sold out, but there's still a chance to win big. 💙

Singing River Foundation is raffling off an Oh My Mahjong Heritage Starter Kit and Mahj It All Tote Bag, together valued at $885.

Whether you're a seasoned mahjong player or shopping for someone who loves the game, this prize package is packed with beautiful, high-quality essentials.

🎟️ 1 ticket: $25
🎟️ 5 tickets: $100

You do not need to be present to win.

➡️ Learn more about the full prize package and purchase raffle tickets: SingingRiver.info/Sip-Bam-Brunch

05/28/2026

Whether on the field, court, track, or playground, injury prevention starts before the game begins. Proper warm-ups, hydration, rest days, and protective gear can help reduce the risk of both acute and overuse injuries.

Healthy habits help athletes perform their best and stay active longer. 💪

05/28/2026

Loved ones were remembered and honored this week during Hospice of Light’s third annual Butterfly Memorial Service in Lucedale. 🦋💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special time of reflection and remembrance.

If you missed the Lucedale service, we invite you to join us for our Ocean Springs Butterfly Memorial Service on June 3 at 10:00 A.M. at Little Children’s Park. The event is open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one.

The ceremony included music, a reading of names, and a symbolic but...

05/28/2026

Every second counts when a stroke happens. Recognizing the warning signs and calling 911 immediately can help save a life and improve outcomes. 🧠

This Stroke Awareness Month, take a moment to learn the signs of stroke. You never know when that knowledge could make a difference. 💙

🔗 SingingRiver.info/Stroke

05/28/2026

Yesterday, the Singing River Health System Board of Trustees recognized Lorie McLelland for an incredible 50 years of service. 💙

💬 Lorie shared that Singing River “has not only been my job, which I love, but it has also affected me in bringing about my family.” She reflected on meeting her husband while both worked for Singing River, saying, “Our paths would never have crossed. I would not have my family.”

For 50 years, Lorie has been a caring and familiar presence throughout Radiology at Pascagoula Hospital, Ocean Springs Hospital, and the Imaging Center.

“I am thankful to Singing River for not only my family but my work family as well,” Lorie shared. “It’s been a wonderful 50 years.”

Thank you, Lorie, for 50 years of caring for our patients, supporting your coworkers, and being such an important part of the Singing River family. 🌟

05/27/2026

We’re proud to have Sarah McGoldrick representing Singing River at HFMA Annual as part of the conversation around evolving healthcare technology and operations. ⬇️

The New Mid-Cycle, How AI Is Reshaping CDI and Coding

Rising complexity is pushing health systems to rethink CDI and coding. In this R1-sponsored session at HFMA Annual, industry experts Lee Kupferman, Co-CEO of R37, and Sarah McGoldrick, Executive Director of Finance at Singing River Health System, will explore how AI can support expert decision-making, drive workflow consistency, and enable predictive insights across the mid-cycle.

Join us Monday, June 8, from 2:00 to 2:25 PM on the Capital Theater stage located in the exhibit hall. See you at there ➡️ https://www.r1rcm.com/hfma-annual