Mississippi Health Center FAQs
Why is Planned Parenthood Southeast temporarily closing the Hattiesburg health center?
The Hattiesburg health center is temporarily closed due to an emergency provider shortage. We are exploring many options to resolve this issue as soon as possible. However, due to the provider licensing requirements, the necessity for the physician to be local in Hattiesburg, and overall provider challenges in the region resulting from the damaging impacts of the overturn of Roe v. Wade, an immediate and simple solution is not currently available.
How long do you predict the temporary shutdown to last?
At the moment, there is no formal timeline for the temporary shutdown. We will update the status of the health center as soon as we have more information.
What are options for patients seeking care in or around Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
Planned Parenthood Direct is available for patients in Mississippi. Through Planned Parenthood Direct, patients can order birth control, UTI treatment, and more from a Planned Parenthood provider. Additionally, we are currently assisting patients in accessing local providers for care.
Formal communications to patients notifying them of the closure, options for care, and medical records will be disseminated as soon as possible.
What are my options if I was a current patient at the Hattiesburg health center?
- Planned Parenthood Direct: Planned Parenthood Direct provides quality options for patients. Patients can request birth control and UTI treatment prescriptions from their phone by downloading the Planned Parenthood Direct app.
- In-Person Referrals in Hattiesburg: We are assisting patients in connecting with other providers in Hattiesburg during our temporary shutdown period. Below are some options for services we currently cannot provide at this time. This list is not exhaustive; please contact us for further information on referrals.
Primary Care:
- Hattiesburg Clinic: Main Address: 415 S. 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | (601)264-6000
- Hattiesburg Clinic West Dermatology: 104 Asbury Cir, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 | (601) 268-5252
- Edwards St. Fellowship Center: 1919 Edward Street,Bld #3 Hattiesburg, MS 39401| (601) 255-5077
- Southeast Mississippi Health Initiative Administrative Service:
- Hattiesburg Family Health Center: 66 Old Airport Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401 P.O Box 1706 | (601) 544-7500
- Beaumont Family Health Center: 1411 Bradley Ave. Beaumont, MS 39423 P.O Box 235 | (601) 784-3922
- Brooklyn Family Health Center: 44 Brooklyn-Janice Road Brooklyn, MS 39425 P.O Box 357 | (601) 582-1188
- Hattiesburg High School & Community Clinic: 605 Stadium Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39401 P.O. Box 1746 | (601) 450-0310
- Hattiesburg Public School & Community Clinic: 404 Lillie Burney Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401 |(601) 450-6500
OB-GYN:
- Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative: Women's Health Clinic 62 Old Airport Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | 601-544-4550
- Hattiesburg Clinic: Main Address: 415 S. 28th Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | (601)264-6000
- Family Health Care Clinic: OB/GYN Clinic: 103 South 12th Avenue Laurel, MS 39440 | (601)399-1970
- Women's Pavilion: 5003 Hardy Street Suite 350 Hattiesburg, MS 39402| (601) 268-9393
STI Testing and Treatment:
- AIDS Services Coalition: 121 College St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | (601)450-4286
- My Brother's Keeper: 100 S 20th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | (601) 582-0031
- Open Arms: 1711 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 |(601) 582-0031
- Forrest Co Health Department: 5008 Old Highway 42, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 | (601) 583-0291
- Mississippi Regional Medicaid Office | 6971 Lincoln Rd Ext, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 | (601) 264-5386
Urology/Vasectomy
- Hattiesburg Clinic-Urology: 415 South 28th Avenue Main Clinic – 1st Floor Hattiesburg, MS 39401| (601) 268-5888
- Southern Surgery and Urology Center: 139 Fairfield Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402| (601) 450-2401
Cancer Screening and Exams
- Hattiesburg Clinic Breast Center: 421 S. 28th Ave Suite 100 Hattiesburg, MS 39401| (601)268-5744
- Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative: Women's Health Clinic: 62 Old Airport Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401| (601) 544-4550
- Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program: 1-800-721-7222
Planned Parenthood Southeast makes no representation or warranties regarding the quality of services at any given facility on this list and does not guarantee successful treatment. The fact that any given facility is not recommended should not be regarded as an indication of disapproval. Since clinics, physicians and hospitals may change their fees and other terms of service from time to time, patients should confirm fees and the terms directly with the providers prior to accepting services.
- Health Educator Support: Have questions about your sexual and reproductive health care? Our Chat/Text health educators can answer your questions, providing facts and information to help address your issue. Text PPNOW to 774636 to be connected with a Planned Parenthood health educator.
What happens to remaining staff at the Hattiesburg health center?
Current staff remains on payroll as decisions regarding reopening and timelines are ongoing.
Media Inquiries:
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