Memorial Health System at Stone County

06/02/2026

Hurricane season starts long before the first storm appears on the radar.

A little preparation now can make a big difference when severe weather threatens our community.

📦 Build a Hurricane Kit
Stock enough water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and other essentials to support your household for at least two weeks.

📄 Protect Important Documents
Store insurance policies, identification, medical information, and other important records in a waterproof container or secure digital location.

🗺️ Know Your Evacuation Route
Don't wait until a storm is approaching to decide where you'll go. Plan your route ahead of time and discuss it with your family.

📱 Stay Informed
Monitor trusted weather sources, enable emergency alerts on your phone, and stay up to date with local guidance before, during, and after a storm.

The best time to prepare is before a storm is in the forecast. Take a few minutes today to review your hurricane plan and make sure your family is ready.

06/01/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Rolando Barnes to Memorial Physician Clinics!

Dr. Barnes is now seeing patients at Family Medicine Clinic Acadian Plaza in Gulfport, providing compassionate, personalized care for individuals and families across the Coast.

Whether you need a primary care provider, preventive care, or treatment for everyday health concerns, Dr. Barnes is here to help you stay healthy and thriving.

Learn more about Dr. Barnes and request an appointment today:
https://wearememorial.com/2026/06/memorial-physician-clinics-welcomes-rolando-barnes-do/

05/29/2026

Could you spot a stroke in real life? Take 30 seconds to memorize FAST:

👤 Face drooping
💪 Arm weakness
🗣️ Speech difficulty
⏱️ Time to call 9-1-1

Challenge yourself — screenshot this and test your friends! You could save a life.

05/29/2026

Not every health concern needs an emergency room visit. Knowing where to go can help you get care faster and keep emergency rooms available for life-threatening situations.

Urgent care and walk-in clinics are a great option for common minor injuries and illnesses, while severe or life-threatening symptoms should always be treated in the Emergency Department.

👉 Find the right location for your care: https://wearememorial.com/service/walk-in-clinical-care/

05/28/2026

Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise nationally and locally. Assault on a healthcare worker is a felony and can result in federal charges, including serious criminal charges.

When incidents occur, we work with our healthcare professionals to report the violence, cooperate fully with law enforcement, pursue every appropriate avenue available for organizations to protect their employees and uphold the law, including appropriate prosecution of offenders. However, sometimes legal outcomes and judicial decisions are ultimately outside the control of the health system.

Memorial remains committed to advocating for stronger protections for healthcare workers and improving policies and processes that support a safe environment for both caregivers and patients.

Violence will not be tolerated in our facilities because everyone deserves to feel safe.

05/28/2026

Heart disease isn’t always something that develops later in life. For some adults, it’s something they’ve lived with since birth.

In this week’s Health Corner, Dr. Juan Del Cid Fratti with Memorial’s Southern Mississippi Heart Center talks about adult congenital and structural heart disease, why specialized care matters, and how advances in heart care are helping patients live healthier, fuller lives.

Watch our latest feature with WLOX to learn more about how Memorial is helping bring advanced cardiac care close to home.

While many adults born with heart defects may believe they're "fixed" after childhood, their risk can grow with age.

05/28/2026

Some health conditions stay silent until they become serious. A vascular screening can help detect problems early and give you valuable insight into your health.

For a limited time, Memorial Physician Clinics Vascular Surgery Consultants is offering special $99 vascular screenings through September 30, 2026.

One screening can assess:
• Carotid arteries
• Abdominal artery
• Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

Early detection can help identify concerns before symptoms appear and support better long-term health.

To schedule your screening, call 📞 (228) 575-1300 and mention the special pricing when booking.

Important details:
• $99 due at time of service
• Includes screening and interpretation reading fee
• This is a screening only, not a diagnostic result
• Insurance will not be filed

Take a proactive step for your health today.

05/27/2026

When surgery is needed, having advanced care close to home matters.

Dr. Derek Ware provides surgical services & bariatric services right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including robotic surgery, hernia repair, and minimally invasive procedures designed with recovery in mind.

From consultation to recovery, Memorial is here to help patients feel confident every step of the way.

Learn more about Dr. Derek Ware and surgical services at Memorial: https://wearememorial.com/team/paul-derek-ware-md/

05/26/2026

Sometimes it’s the little moments that remind you healthcare is about more than procedures and treatment plans.

One of Dr. Subedi’s patients had to spend his birthday in the hospital undergoing a procedure. After learning it was his special day, Dr. Subedi stepped out to get him a birthday cake, and the team surprised him by singing Happy Birthday once he woke up.

A simple gesture, but one that meant so much to a patient spending his birthday in an unexpected place. Moments like these are a reminder that caring for patients goes beyond medicine. 🎂

05/26/2026

We’re proud to support Stone High and Middle School athletes by helping provide free sports physicals to keep students healthy, safe, and ready for the season ahead.

A Huge Thank You to Memorial!

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible doctors and staff from Memorial Health System for taking time out of their busy schedules to provide over 400 free physicals for our Stone High and Middle School athletes!

Your generosity, care, and commitment to our students mean the world to us. Your continued support helps keep our athletes healthy, safe, and ready to compete.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Stone Athletics family!