George Regional Health System

09/09/2025

📢 2026 Scholarship Applications Now Open! 📢

The George Regional Health System Foundation is excited to announce that our 2026 Scholarship Applications are officially OPEN! 🎓✨

⚠️ Please note: The application deadline has been moved up to January 15, 2026 this year, due to our Star Gala now being held on March 7, 2026.

Scholarship Opportunities Available:
Foundation Scholarship – $500 for high school seniors
Healthcare Scholarship – $5,000 for students pursuing a career in healthcare

✅ Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have participated or volunteered in our hospital or Foundation events. This may include:

*Participating in our fundraisers (such as the 5K)
* Volunteering at Foundation events
* Volunteering within our health system in general

📌 Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be interviewed for the scholarship.

Interested in finding ways to volunteer or participate in upcoming events so you can apply? Reach out to us — we’d love to get you connected!

📅 Don’t wait — the deadline will be here before you know it. Apply today!

https://georgeregional.com/grhs-foundation-scholarship-application/

09/09/2025

🏆💗 Calling All Sports Teams, Clubs, and Organizations! 💗🏆

As part of the Pink Pumpkin Run, your group has the chance to win advertising dollars from George Regional Health System:
🥇 1st Place – $700
🥈 2nd Place – $500
🥉 3rd Place – $300

👉 Here’s why we do this:
We’re blessed to have a large employee family, and many of our employees and their kids are involved in sports teams, civic clubs, churches, and other organizations. Because so many requests come in throughout the year, it wouldn’t be possible to contribute fairly to each individual team or player.

That’s why we created this fun and fair way to give back — by registering as a group, your organization not only shows team spirit, but also has the opportunity to earn valuable support dollars from our hospital.

🎓 Students — take note! If you are interested in applying for one of our Foundation scholarships, participating in the Pink Pumpkin Run (or volunteering at the event) is a great way to meet the requirement of being involved in a hospital or Foundation event.

➡️ How it works:
When registering or someone you know registers, simply sign up under your team, club, or organization’s name. The groups with the most participants win the prize money!

Together, we can support the community that supports us — all while raising funds for the Pink Ribbon Fund, which helps provide breast cancer testing and care for patients right here at home. 🎀

09/05/2025

🎉 Celebrating 22 Years of Service – Happy Retirement, Mrs. Ann Campbell! 🎉

This week we celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Ann Campbell, who has been a shining light at George Regional Health System for the past 22 years.

Ann worked in Outpatient Registration, where she greeted every patient, family member, and visitor with the warmest smile and the kindest heart. She truly set the standard for what it means to provide compassionate, front-line care. Simply put—she was the best at what she did, and she will be dearly missed! 💙

So many of her coworkers came out to her retirement party to wish her well, a testament to the impact she’s had on all of us. While it will be hard to replace her, we are excited for this next chapter in her life.

Thank you, Ann, for your dedication, your joy, and your 22 years of service to our community. We wish you all the happiness in your well-deserved retirement! 🌷

09/03/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month – July 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Todd Knight, our July Employee of the Month! 👏

Todd, a valued member of our Environmental Services team, is recognized for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. He consistently goes above and beyond to make sure our hospital is in the best shape possible, often stepping up to take on tasks that ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for everyone.

His efforts may often happen behind the scenes, but the impact is felt by patients, visitors, and staff every single day. Todd’s pride in his work and willingness to go the extra mile make him an outstanding part of the GRHS family. 💙

Thank you, Todd, for all that you do!

08/29/2025

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all administrative offices, clinics, pharmacy, and outpatient services across George Regional Health System will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

We encourage everyone to take this time to rest and enjoy the day with family and friends.

From all of us at GRHS—we wish you a safe and blessed Labor Day! 💙

08/14/2025

🩸 Join Us at Camp Do Good – Blood Drive at the Wellness Center! 🩸

Help make a life-saving difference and be part of something great! The Wellness Center is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.

📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
🕜 Time: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Aerobics Classroom, 838 Mill St A, Lucedale, MS 39452

Donor Perks:
$15 e-gift card
Free hemoglobin A1c testing

✅ Save time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history on the day of your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass (QR code on flyer).

📞 Make your appointment today: Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Let’s come together to give the gift of life—every donation counts! ❤️

08/11/2025

08/05/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month – June 🌟

Please help us congratulate Anna Marie Rhymes, our June Employee of the Month👏

Anna Marie is a dedicated nurse at CMC who brings compassion, professionalism, and heart to everything she does. Whether she’s caring for patients or supporting her team, she always goes above and beyond with a positive attitude and a steady hand.

Thank you, Anna Marie, for the difference you make every day and the impact you have on those around you. We’re proud to have you as part of the CMC and GRHS family! 💙

08/04/2025

🌟 Supporting the Future of Rural Healthcare! 🌟

George Regional Health System was honored to sponsor the dinner for the Rural Scholars Scholarship Ceremony in Jackson, MS, where our CEO, Greg Havard, had the opportunity to speak to this incredible group of future rural physicians.

This event was more than a celebration—it was a chance to connect with students who are passionate about making a difference in underserved communities. We’re proud to support programs that invest in tomorrow’s healthcare leaders and bring attention to the vital role of rural medicine.

To all the Rural Scholars—we look forward to working alongside you in the future! 💙

08/01/2025

🌟 Welcoming Future Healthcare Leaders! 🌟

This summer, George Regional Health System had the pleasure of hosting a Rural Scholar student, Jeff Ellison through our Summer Explosion program!

As part of this immersive experience, he spent time shadowing across multiple departments—gaining hands-on exposure, learning from our dedicated staff, and seeing firsthand what it means to serve a rural community with compassion and excellence.

Programs like Summer Explosion are an important part of our commitment to growing the next generation of healthcare professionals—right here at home.

Thank you to our teams for welcoming him, and a big shoutout to our scholar for his enthusiasm and passion for medicine! 💙

07/28/2025

👋 Meet Lee Holdren, CNP – Now Seeing Patients at Community Medical Center!

We’re excited to welcome Lee Holdren, Certified Nurse Practitioner, to the Community Medical Center team!

Originally from southern Ohio, Lee recently relocated with his wife and three children to Lucedale, his wife’s hometown. He brings a strong background in patient care, having spent over 7 years as an inpatient staff nurse and more than 4 years as a nurse practitioner in orthopedic spine, neurosurgery, and emergency care.

Lee earned his Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Ohio University and has been board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the AANP since 2020.

Outside of work, Lee enjoys CrossFit, basketball, guitar, home renovation, and spending time outdoors—but his favorite role is being a husband and dad to three young kids.

📍 Now seeing patients at Community Medical Center in Lucedale.

💙 Help us give Lee and his family a warm welcome to the George Regional Health System family and the Lucedale community!