Clinics
Attention patients! Our Pharmacy Assistance Center is moving to its new location, and we are thrilled to share the news! As part of the transition, the Pharmacy will be closed this Friday, July 18th. Don’t worry, the Pharmacy will reopen at 8:30 am on Monday, July 21st, at 74 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. For more details, call our Pharmacy at (601) 544-4163. #semrhionthemove #expandingtobetterserveyou
Are you a senior ages 65 and older? We invite you to join us for a special day designed with you in mind, Senior Wellness Day!
📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕘 9 am – 11 am
📍 Hattiesburg Family Health Center
Enjoy:
✔️ Bingo
✔️ FREE Fresh Produce
✔️ Health And Wellness Sessions and Activities
✔️ Giveaways & More!
Space is limited, and registration is required! Click here to reserve your spot today!
For more details, call 601-450-4970.
#SeniorWellness #CommunityCare #HealthcareForSeniors
SEMRHI now offers Dual HIV-Syphilis Rapid Testing at our Minor Care Clinic!
✔️ Confidential
✔️ Fingerstick Test
✔️ 15-minute Results
Call (601) 450-3030 to learn more.
#semrhitakescareofyou #GreaterThanHIV #knowledgeispower
National #HIVTestingDay is June 27. Knowing your status is a powerful step toward protecting your health, accessing the care you need, and owning your future!
Stop by one of our locations to Level Up Your Self-Love: Check Your Status. For additional information, call (601) 582-2619. #HIVTestingDay #KnowYourStatus #GreaterThanHIV
This week, SEMRHI honors the hands that heal, the hearts that care, and the strength behind every recovery. Happy National Nurses Week to our nurses and to nurses everywhere! You are at the heart of every patient experience. #NationalNursesWeek #thepowerofnurses #semrhitakescareofyou
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, we will host our Annual FREE Women’s Check-Up Day! This event will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, at our Women’s Health Center, 62 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Free health screenings, women’s health resources, and gift bags (while supplies last). Call (601) 658-0058 to learn more!
Did you know that your kidneys produce urine and filter more than 50 gallons of blood per day? Come and join us to gain more insight into kidney health at our Kidney Awareness Health & Resource Fair!
This free event will be held on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am – 2 pm, at the Hattiesburg Family Health Center. Connect with vendors, ask questions, enjoy door prizes and giveaways, and much more. Limited transportation is available – call (601) 582-2619.
For more details about this event, call (601) 450-4970.
SEMRHI celebrates National Dentists Day! Thank you, dentists, for your outstanding commitment and dedication to providing quality dental care for our patients. You are our superheroes behind every smile! We appreciate everything you do!
SEMRHI celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week! Thank you for your outstanding commitment and dedication to providing quality dental care. You are our superheroes behind every smile! We appreciate ALL you do!
Thank you, social workers, for your compassion, commitment, and contributions to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients! We appreciate ALL you do!
Due to the threat of inclement weather, all SEMRHI locations will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Please continue to monitor our social media pages, company website, and local news outlets for updates.
November 10 – 16, 2024, SEMRHI celebrates the exceptional service our nurse practitioners provide to our patients. NPs, you are at the heart of SEMRHI healthcare. Thank you for your dedication to healthcare excellence!
For over 40 years, our network of community health centers has proudly provided preventive and primary healthcare to over 36,000 patients, regardless of their insurance status.
Financially, we are strong, staying well within our fiscal budget and operating with expenses that meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
We deeply value you, our community, and your dedication to our mission and the trust you place in us. Your role is essential to the exceptional care we provide, supporting our board-certified providers and compassionate care teams. By working together, we are creating better health and quality of life for Mississippians, with a long-term commitment to serve our community.
November 4, 2024, was the official ground breaking for our new SEMRHI Pharmacy Assistance Center in Hattiesburg. Our new Pharmacy building, scheduled to open next summer, will help us provide better and more efficient care for our community! Special thanks to MitchCo Construction, Inc and the Area Development Partnership.
SEMRHI invites you to join our team for the 2024 Pine Belt Heart Walk on November 16, 2024, at 10:00 am. Please consider supporting us and the American Heart Association by donating and/or purchasing a t-shirt. If you would like to donate and/or join TEAM SEMRHI and walk on November 16, 2024, please use the link below.
Donate to or join TEAM SEMRHI:
Purchase a t-shirt:
https://stores.inksoft.com/semrhi_heartwalk_2024/shop/home
For more information, please email houston.ernst@semrhi.com
From Monday, August 5, to Friday, August 9, SEMRHI will offer free health screenings at our clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall in observation of National Health Center Week. No appointment is necessary!
For more information, call (601) 658-0058.
#NHCW2024 #ValueCHCs #PoweringCommunitiesThroughCaringConnections
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – (May 6, 2024) Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Health & Resource Fair presented by Forrest General Hospital and SEMRHI. The free event will take place on Saturday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Chain Park in Hattiesburg.
The event will include family activities and FREE health screenings, such as blood pressure, glucose (sugar), body mass index, and rapid 60-second HIV testing. Attendees can also enjoy a live DJ, free food (first 200), snow cones, door prizes, and giveaways.
“We are excited to partner with SEMRHI to help serve the health needs of those in our community,” said Millie Swan, Forrest Health’s vice president. “This health and resource fair will help get useful health information into the hands of our residents.”
“SEMRHI is delighted to collaborate with Forrest General Hospital for the upcoming Community Health & Resource Fair,” said Janice Robinson, SEMRHI CEO. “As a healthcare provider, we are committed to serving the community. I am confident that this event will not only provide valuable resources but also foster a sense of unity among community members.”
Chain Park is located at 5619 Hwy. 42, Hattiesburg. It can also be accessed via East 8th Street. Handicapped parking is available.
For more information, call 601-658-0058.
ABOUT FORREST HEALTH
Forrest Health is a system of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality healthcare in South Mississippi. Forrest General Hospital is its flagship hospital. In addition to Forrest General, Forrest Health hospitals include Highland Community Hospital, Picayune; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility, Prentiss; Marion General Hospital, Columbia; Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, Poplarville; Perry County General Hospital, Richton; and Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown. Forrest Health is also home to The Orthopedic Institute and Institute of Neuroscience, both in Hattiesburg, as well as a variety of healthcare clinics throughout its 19-county coverage area. For more information, visit forresthealth.org.
ABOUT SEMRHI
SEMRHI is a network of community health centers committed to providing access to affordable, quality, primary, and preventive healthcare to the communities we serve – regardless of a patient’s insurance status or ability to pay. Locations include health centers in Covington, Forrest, Lamar, Pearl River, and Perry County. For more information, visit semrhi.com.
SEMRHI will host its annual Free Women’s Check-Up Day in observance of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) on Wednesday, May 15, at the Women’s Health Center located at 62 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free health screenings will also be provided at SEMRHI clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall ALL WEEK, May 13-17.
NWHW is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, more than 700,000 Mississippi adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and thousands more may be at risk. High blood pressure increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. It can also lead to kidney disease, blindness, and mental impairment.
As a community of health centers and clinics, SEMRHI is deeply rooted in grassroots efforts to reduce health disparities. Though preventive healthcare is often overlooked, it is the key to preventing the onset of many chronic conditions that plague Mississippians, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For this reason, SEMRHI has reached out to numerous local and community partners to promote the event in hopes of attracting the medically underserved.
Due to the threat of severe inclement weather, all SEMRHI clinics and offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
SEMRHI had a great day participating in the 5K walk at the Hattiesburg Half Marathon. A group of more than 115 walkers came out to support SEMRHI and its MAGnet-HCCN Health and Wellness Program. SEMRHI is proud of its dedicated staff, and employees from the Lamar County Schools District and Petal School District, who walked to promote health and wellness in Mississippi. Thanks to our partners, Champion’s Way Training; L.A.W Fitness ; and The Family Y Hattiesburg – SEMRHI could not implement its MAGnet-HCCN Health and Wellness Program without your support! #SEMRHI #MAGnet #runhburg #ChampionsWayTraining #lawfitness#familyymca
March 30th is National Doctors’ Day! Thank you, doctors, for your unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate care and high-quality health services to our patients.
We will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29, 2024, in observance of Good Friday. Our Minor Care Clinic will be CLOSED on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in observance of the Easter holiday.
Thank you, dentists, for your outstanding commitment and dedication to providing quality dental care for our patients. We appreciate everything you do!
Thank you, dental assistants, for your continued dedication and professionalism to providing quality dental care. We appreciate all you do!
SEMRHI celebrates National Social Work Month! Thank you, social workers, for your unwavering dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We appreciate all that you do! #SocialWorkMonth #impactinglivespositively #semrhi
MPHA is honoring public health heroes during Black History Month. Each week we will spotlight a different public health leader chosen by MPHA’s Health and Racial Equity Committee. This week we honor Ms. Shanell Williamson.
Shanell Williamson is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong commitment to serving her community. Originally from Bassfield, MS, she has remained rooted in her hometown throughout her career. With an impressive 25-year career in healthcare, Shanell’s journey began at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, INC. (SEMRHI), where she started as a Medical Receptionist and steadily advanced to the role of Community Engagement Manager.
Throughout her time at SEMRHI, Shanell has consistently shown her commitment to community outreach, taking on various administrative responsibilities while prioritizing direct engagement with local residents. Her work has been instrumental in addressing health disparities and promoting wellness initiatives within underserved communities.
Shanell’s educational background includes earning an Associate’s Degree in Arts from Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, MS. She is currently enrolled at Jackson State University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Her extensive experience in healthcare equips her with a unique skill set for addressing both administrative and community health needs effectively.
In her role as a Community Engagement Manager/Community Health Worker at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, INC. (SEMRHI), Shanell continues to make a significant impact through the organization’s partnership with The Mississippi SHINE Project. Through SHINE, Shanell provides valuable information to communities regarding health disparities, utilizing various platforms such as meetings, seminars, health fairs and public advertisements.
Beyond her professional achievements, Shanell is also a devoted Christian, a family woman, and the loving mother of one son, Austin Oatis. Shanell Williamson’s unwavering dedication to improving community health and her commitment to serving underserved communities characterize her as a valuable asset to SEMRHI, MS SHINE Project, and the communities she serves.
Source: Mississippi Public Health Association
SEMRHI proudly announces that Tonya Green and Aspen Hardges, Social Services Department, were selected to participate in the HRSA PEPFAR Skills Sharing Program (SSP) in Jamaica from January 24-February 3, 2024, with a second visit planned for early summer 2024. PEPFAR stands for U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and its aim is to save lives, prevent HIV infections, and accelerate progress toward achieving HIV/AIDS pandemic control in more than 50 countries around the world.
Tonya and Aspen, along with other U.S. HIV providers, participated in a bilateral peer-to-peer exchange between PEPFAR-supported sites in Jamaica that experience challenges in clinical care, psychosocial services, and quality improvement (QI). Their targeted population consisted of adolescents and young women, and they provided technical assistance (TA) to the staff on managing mental health and achieving viral suppression.
All SEMRHI locations will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Closing Alert: Due to the threat of inclement weather, all SEMRHI clinics and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Please continue to monitor our social media, company website, and local news outlets for updates.
In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, SEMRHI’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program will host a Cervical Cancer Awareness Event on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The event will be held from 10 am – 1 pm at the Hattiesburg Family Health Center, 66 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Free giveaways (while supplies last) and cervical cancer health education will be provided.
For more information, please call (601) 544-4550. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #EarlyDetectionSaves
Due to the threat of inclement weather, all SEMRHI clinics and offices will close today, January 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm. All locations are scheduled to resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Please continue to monitor our social media, company website, and local news outlets for updates.
All SEMRHI locations will be closed on Friday, December 8, 2023. Our Minor Care Clinic will resume normal business hours on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
All SEMRHI locations will be closed on November 23rd and November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Minor Care Clinic will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
November 12 – 18, 2023, SEMRHI celebrates the exceptional healthcare services our nurse practitioners provide to the patients we serve. NPs, you are at the heartbeat of SEMRHI healthcare. Thank you, and we appreciate all you do! #NPWeek
SEMRHI patients, are you unable to travel to Hattiesburg to get your medication(s)? We offer the In-Clinic Medication Delivery Program for all our outlying clinic locations. For more details, call our Pharmacy today at (601) 544-4163.
Healthcare Open Enrollment is November 1, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Call (601) 450-1142 to connect with one of our Certified Application Counselors.
With warm wishes, we celebrate our Chief Executive Officer on her very special day. Thank you for your guidance, dedication, and support as our leader. Wishing you all the best and a great year of success!
Medicare Open Enrollment ends December 7, 2023. Not sure what Medicare plan is right for you? Call us at (601) 544-4163 ext. 4 to schedule a FREE Medicare Plan consultation.
Did you know about 240,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year? Early detection saves lives! During the week of October 16-20, SEMRHI will offer free clinical breast exams at clinics in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall. Take advantage of this free offer to get screened and receive a special gift. For more information, please call 601-658-0058.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Thursday, June 22nd from 10 AM – 3 PM | Hattiesburg Family Health Center | Providing FREE: Rapid HIV Testing & Giveaways
SEMRHI is living proof that quality stands the test of time. We’re celebrating our commitment to care over the last four decades by giving our brand an updated and fresh look that will carry us into a bright future. Cheers to the next forty-four years.
SEMRHI will host its annual Free Check-up Day in observance of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) on Wednesday, May 17, at the Women’s Health Center located at 62 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free health screenings will also be provided at SEMRHI clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall, ALL WEEK, May 15-19.
NWHW is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, more than 700,000 Mississippi adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and thousands more may be at risk. High blood pressure increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. It can also lead to kidney disease, blindness, and mental impairment.
As a community of health centers and clinics, SEMRHI is deeply rooted in grassroots efforts to reduce health disparities. Though preventive healthcare is often overlooked, it is the key to preventing the onset of many chronic conditions that plague Mississippians, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. For this reason, SEMRHI has reached out to numerous local and community partners to promote the event in hopes of attracting the medically underserved.
It’s official, SEMRHI is rebranding! New look, same mission: making quality healthcare accessible for everyone. Over the next few months, we will introduce the recent changes to the visual and story aspects of our SEMRHI brand to our communities. We hope you love the new brand as much as we do, and we appreciate your assistance in ensuring an exciting transition to the new brand.
In the meantime, enjoy two of our new thirty-second commercial spots that are currently running on TV and social media (links below).
Moments Like These – https://youtu.be/Hj0nG2RU_hQPatient Testimonial – https://youtu.be/2vDtLGeN9kE
SEMRHI rolls out the newest bus to join the mobile clinic fleet! Click here to view the feature from WDAM News 7!
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) Announces Mrs. Janice Robinson, MPH, CEPD, As Chief Executive Officer
HATTIESBURG, MS – January 24, 2023, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Janice Robinson to serve as Chief Executive Officer. As an experienced healthcare leader, Janice assumed leadership responsibilities Monday, January 23, 2023.
Appointed Chief Operations Officer in 2021, Janice has worked to provide the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that SeMRHI has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. During her tenure at SeMRHI, she has also served in other roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer and Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Board Chair Karen Speed says, “After a one-year journey, we are excited to officially announce the new CEO, Janice Robinson. The Board and I are so grateful to Kaye Ray and the role she served during this process, and we are confident that Janice will lead SeMRHI even higher in carrying out the company’s mission, vision, and values.”
Janice has nearly two decades of healthcare experience. She holds a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). She began her career with SeMRHI in 2007 as Director of Marketing and Public Relations. As a dedicated member of several local/state boards and committees, Janice has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes and continues to support the mission of SeMRHI in providing access to affordable, quality, primary and preventive health care to our communities in a patient-centered, safe, and compassionate environment.
As CEO, Janice will continue to direct and oversee the day-to-day operations and functioning of SeMRHI while providing leadership for carrying out the policies and decisions of the Board of Directors. She will also supervise the corporation’s facilities, employees, programs, budget, and services. One of her goals is to strive for SeMRHI to be recognized as a leader in community healthcare among the patients served.
Janice is married to Mr. Johnathan Robinson, Sr. of Petal, MS, and they have four children, Candace, Kiesha, Johnathan Jr., and Jeremiah, and five grandchildren.
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) And Area Development Partnership of Greater Hattiesburg Holds A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Mobile Health Unit!
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (October 4, 2022) – Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) and the Area Development Partnership of Greater Hattiesburg will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling a new mobile health unit on Tuesday, October 25th at 10 am at Hattiesburg Family Health Center, 66 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
SeMRHI serves nearly 40,000 patients in its’ communities each year—a number that is increasing due to the nation’s primary care infrastructure of Americans who lack access to primary care services. This not only highlights the essence of Community Health Centers but also celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key health issues often overlooked.
According to www.kff.org, 351,794 Mississippians were uninsured in 2018. For this reason, SeMRHI’s mission remains essential because primary health care remains an opposition in many parts of Mississippi. Although preventive healthcare is often overlooked, it plays a vital role in preventing the onset of many chronic conditions that infect Mississippians, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and now COVID.
Many Mississippians live in remote and underserved communities with a lack of healthcare access and transportation. This investment recently featured in an Arizona showcase, will provide a place for the community to receive dental care, health screenings, vaccinations, physicals, and other medical services in Covington, Forrest, Lamar, Pearl River, and Perry counties.
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) and the Area Development Partnership – Greater Hattiesburg, MS, will present a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the mobile unit to follow.
Now’s the time to review and compare your Medicare plan options for 2023. Is your current plan still the best one for your healthcare needs? There may be another plan that works better for you! Call us at (601) 544-4163 ext. 4 for a FREE consultation.
Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SeMRHI) will offer free health and dental screenings in observation of National Health Center Week at our clinic locations in Beaumont, Brooklyn, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, New Augusta, Picayune, Seminary, and Sumrall. No appointment is necessary! Dental screenings will be available from August 8 – August 10, 8 am – 12 pm, only at the Hattiesburg Community Dental Center.
SeMRHI will also host a Milk Bank Drive and Car Seat Check-up on August 11, 2022, from 12 pm – 3 pm at the Women’s Health Center. The Women’s Health Center is located at 62 Old Airport Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
For more information, call (601) 658-0058.
#NHCW2022 #ValueCHCs
