Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
Rural Health Clinic • Columbia, MS • Since 1979 • 18 facilities in 9 cities in Southeast Mississippi locations
About
SE Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. (SEMRHI) is a nonprofit health care provider based in Hattiesburg, MS, founded in 1979. It operates 22 clinics across Mississippi, including locations in Hattiesburg and New Augusta, offering primary and preventive care via clinics and a pharmacy. If your interest is locating a SEMRHI clinic in Southeast MS (near Columbia), you can check the Hattiesburg and surrounding clinic addresses listed (e.g., HQ at 5488 US-49, Hattiesburg; other Hattiesburg and New Augusta sites). For more precise Columbia-area services or locations, visit semrhi.com or contact their main line.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
5488 U S Highway 49, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401, US
Phone
601-658-0058
houston.ernst@semrhi.com
Opening Hours
Each health center/clinic has set hours of operation; after-hours provider available by phone
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Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
No one denied access to services due to inability to pay; discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Trustburn: 3.6 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff members
- Accessible primary care services for underserved populations
- Commitment to community health and wellness initiatives
Common complaints
- Unresponsive administration and difficulty reaching staff for complaints
- Delays in prescription refills and test results communication
- Lack of follow-up from nursing staff
"The staff was friendly and professional. I would definitely use them again in the future."
— Trustburn review"Had issue with a nurse, called HR twice to speak to someone. They never returned my call. Apparently they don't care what goes on in their clinics!!"
— Trustburn review"Administration will not return your call if you have a complaint. Had to beg the doctor to give me refills on my blood pressure meds."
— Trustburn reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, INC. — Mar 5, 2026
- SEMRHI offers free check-ups for National Health Center Week — Aug 4, 2025
- SEMRHI gears up for National Health Center Week — Jul 30, 2025
- Latest SEMRHI Senior Wellness Day focuses on heart health — Feb 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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