About Highland Community Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Highland Community Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Picayune, MS, serving Pearl River County and the surrounding Picayune community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Picayune can seek immediate care at Highland Community Hospital's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Highland Community Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Picayune area.
When choosing a hospital in Picayune, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Highland Community Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Highland Community Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Picayune, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Highland Community Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Highland Community Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Highland Community Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Highland Community Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Frank Hux, DO
Neurosurgery
Dr. Kabeer Burman, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Tracy Ladner, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Minhazur Rahman, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Merrick Jackson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jason Lane, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Stephen Baker, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Andrew Adams, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Lucido Ponce Mejia, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Walter Gipson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Angela Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jacob Folse, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Amber Ryals, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Cleveland Hudson, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Allen Calabresi, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Michael Mitchell, MD
Neurology
Dr. Nicole Shioli Baxter, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Anthony Albright, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Jodie Harrison, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Calvin Washington, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Highland Community Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Highland Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Highland Community Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Highland Community Hospital?
Highland Community Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.
How many doctors practice at Highland Community Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Highland Community Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·