Highland Community Hospital - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Picayune, MS

Name	Highland Community Hospital
Type	Acute Care Hospital
Location	130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, Mississippi
Ownership	Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services	Yes
Medicare ID (CCN)	250117

Yes Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
Probably Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital
No Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Always Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
Usually Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Always Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
Usually Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Always Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
Usually Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted

Always Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Usually Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Yes Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
No Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Always Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
Usually Patients who “Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital
Sometimes or Never Patients who “Disagree” or “Strongly Disagree” they understood their care when they left the hospital

Unlike individual providers, Hospitals may have multiple NPI numbers for example, there can be a separate NPI for each unit within the hospital. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Highland Community Hospital from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number	1053350462
Organization Name	FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Doing Business As	HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address	130 Highland Parkway, Picayune, MS 39466
Hospital Type	General Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number	601-798-4711

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NPI Number	1306976238
Organization Name	FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Doing Business As	HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address	801 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
Hospital Type	General Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number	601-798-4711

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› Verified 8 days ago

NPI Number	1578564712
Organization Name	PICAYUNE CLINIC LLC
Doing Business As	CROSBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address	801 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
Hospital Type	General Acute Care Hospital - Rural
Phone Number	601-798-4711

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› Verified 8 days ago

NPI Number	1801147699
Organization Name	FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address	130 Highland Parkway, Picayune, MS 39466
Hospital Type	General Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number	601-358-9400

News Archive

Scientists identify group of small molecules that interfere with polyphosphate activity

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FDA chief's call for greater oversight of drug compounders triggers Republican skepticism

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› Verified 8 days ago

Able to receive lab results electronically	Yes
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits	Yes

Hospitals in Picayune, MS

Highland Community Hospital Acute Care Hospital Location: 130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune, Mississippi 39466 Phone: (601) 358-9400

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