Cancer Care | Forrest Health | MS
Oncology / Cancer Center • Ocean Springs, MS • Since 1952
About
Summary: Forrest Health is a Mississippi-based nonprofit healthcare system, with Forrest General Hospital as its flagship facility. The network serves 19 counties in south Mississippi and operates multiple hospitals and specialty centers, including The Orthopedic Institute and the Institute of Neuroscience, plus a range of clinics. Key services cover cancer treatment, emergency services, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurology, stroke care, women’s and children’s services, rehabilitation, hospice/home health, radiology, behavioral health, and more. The system emphasizes expanding access to quality care across its 19-county footprint and maintains a presence in Hattiesburg, with additional locations in communities such as Columbia, Poplarville, Prentiss, Richton, and Tylertown, among others. If you’re looking for cancer care specifically, Forrest Health offers oncologic treatment within its network, supported by affiliated facilities and specialists.
Clinic Type
Oncology / Cancer Center
Address
Forrest General Cancer Center, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
601-261-1700
Shannon.vega@forrestgeneral.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ComplaintsBoard: 1.2 stars (ComplaintsBoard) (19 complaints)
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.5/5 stars (134 reviews)
- Healthgrades/CMS (Forrest General): 71-76% positive recommendation rating (300+ surveyed)
Patients praise
- Highly professional and kind care reported by some patients
- High percentage of patients willing to recommend the hospital (e.g., ~72-76% for Forrest General)
- Positive experiences with surgical and recovery teams reported by some patients
- High performing in specific adult procedures and conditions
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency departments
- Inattentive or unprofessional bedside manner by staff
- Perceived incompetence among medical staff
- Poor communication and lack of empathy
- Inadequate complaint resolution processes
"The girl who took my vitals was extremely rude, she didn't say one word to me the entire time while she got my vitals... I waited SEVEN HOURS TO BE SEEN!"
— MedicalRecords.com review of Forrest General Hospital"The nurse who attended to me (Joyce) was rude, passive-aggressive, and dismissive... This is not the level of care anyone should receive when seeking emergency medical help."
— LocalityBiz review of Ocean Springs Hospital (Singing River)"I am currently in Singing River, Ocean Springs location. I was admitted and had surgery. I couldn't be treated any better. Admitting was easy and professional."
— Yelp review of Singing River Health System, Ocean SpringsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cancer Support Group | Singing River Health System — Jun 23, 2026
- Forrest General Hospital - Forrest Health — Jan 30, 2026
- Elizabeth "Liz" Smith, PNP - Memorial Health System — Nov 3, 2025
- Ocean Springs | Singing River Supportive Care Services — Dec 13, 2025
- Patient navigators help breast cancer patients access treatment resources — Feb 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More oncology / cancer center clinics in Ocean Springs
Cancer Center at Ocean Springs Medical Park (Singing River Health System) - Overview: SRHS operates a Cancer Center as part of its comprehensive care network. The system emphasizes advanced cancer treatment, patient-centered care, and coordinated services across its facilities, including specialized oncology support within Ocean Springs. - Location: Ocean Springs Medical Park, Ocean Springs, Mississippi (part of Singing River Health System). SRHS has multiple campuses and clinics in the region, with a footprint in Ocean Springs and surrounding areas. - Services typically offered (aligned with SRHS Cancer Center offerings, and SRHS’s broader service lines): - Medical oncology and with coordinated care teams - Cancer treatment and infusion services - Supportive care and patient resources - Collaboration with related specialties (heart/vascular, rehabilitation, palliative/hospice, and behavioral health) to support oncology patients - Organization and leadership: Part of Singing River Health System, which has a broad leadership team and dedicated cancer center leadership (e.g., Cancer Center Director). The system employs over 3,000 caregivers and more than 300 physicians. - Contact/Visit considerations: For specific services, appointment availability, and exact operating hours at the Ocean Springs Cancer Center, refer to the Singing River Health System Ocean Springs locations and the Cancer Center’s page on the SRHS site. If you’re seeking specifics (e.g., appointment scheduling, treatment options, or physicians at Ocean Springs Medical Park), I can pull those details or navigate to the exact page excerpts you need.
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