
Dr. Chris Anderson, who specializes in adult and pediatric liver and kidney transplants, has joined the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and will see patients through University of Mississippi Health Care. Anderson, a Lucedale native who previously worked at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., currently leads the kidney transplant program. A summa cum laude [...] [...]

Singing River Health Systems in Pascagoula has plans to ask Jackson County to float a $37.5-million bond issue, mostly to pay for the purchase and implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) and diagnostic cross-reference systems. It could be the start of a trend for county-owned hospitals across the State of Mississippi. A combination of money [...] [...]

New $2.7-million medical park, wellness center part new construction, improvements At a time when some hospitals are struggling with financial and staffing issues, the Singing River Health System is thriving. Based in Pascagoula, the system includes Singing River Hospital and Ocean Springs Hospital. The system is moving forward with a new $22.7-million medical park and [...] [...]

The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc. (JCEDF) announced that Singing River Health System’s CEO Chris Anderson has been appointed chairman of the board of JCEDF effective immediately. Anderson is the immediate-past vice chairman and is succeeding Merchants and Marine Bank president and CEO Royce Cumbest. Cumbest had served as chairman of the board since [...] [...]