Highland Community Hospital Strengthens Maternal Health Services Through Partnership with Ob Hospitalist Group

New program enhances women’s health and obstetric coverage and expands access to high-quality care for local families

Highland Community Hospital has partnered with Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) to reinforce labor and delivery care and improve outcomes for mothers and newborns in South Mississippi.

As the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of OB hospitalist services, OBHG employs a diverse group of nearly 2,000 clinicians nationwide. The program at Highland brings OBHG-employed clinicians, including OB/GYNs to the hospital’s existing maternal care team, ensuring consistent coverage, reduced delays in care, and expanded clinical support for community providers. In collaboration with HCH clinicians, the OBHG team will implement best practices to enhance patient care and outcomes, including providing consistent care for unassigned and uninsured patients.

“As a hospital deeply committed to every mom and baby in our community, we are so excited to introduce this program to better serve our families and patients while providing more support to our clinical teams,” said James Turnage, administrator at Highland. “Partnering with OBHG means we can give our moms fast, expert care right here at home when they need it most. It’s all about making sure our local families have a safe, supportive place and team to welcome their new arrivals, while working hand-in-hand with the trusted community doctors who know them best.”

This partnership builds directly on the new “Forrest for Life” mission with our sister facility, Highland. Our calling is a life devoted to the care of others from their first breath through every season of life, and this partnership solidifies our commitment to our community and the people we serve.

About Ob Hospitalist Group

Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized women’s health solutions, focused on improving access to care and ensuring all women receive timely, unconditional obstetric care. Through partnerships with hospitals of all sizes, OBHG supports maternal safety, provider sustainability, and community access to high-quality OB services. Learn more at www.OBHG.com .

About Highland Community Hospital

Highland Community Hospital is a member of Forrest and serves patients and families throughout Pearl River County and surrounding communities. The hospital is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare close to home while continuing to strengthen services, recruit physicians and expand access to care for the communities it serves.