Hospitals in Mississippi
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Mississippi (MS).
Total Hospitals
83
Total Beds
10,600
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
3.6
Trauma Centers
5
Major Hospitals in Mississippi
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Mississippi, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson | Teaching | 722 | ★★★☆☆ |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | General | 650 | ★★★★☆ |
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | Teaching | 512 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Merit Health Central | Jackson | General | 319 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Health Systems in Mississippi
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Mississippi.
Hospital Infrastructure in Mississippi
Mississippi's 83 hospitals serve 2.9 million residents in a state that faces some of the nation's most significant health challenges, including the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson is the state's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center, serving as the primary referral center for the most complex cases statewide. North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is the largest rural hospital in the country and a model for rural healthcare delivery. Mississippi's Delta region is among the most medically underserved areas in the nation, with severe physician shortages and limited hospital access. The state has not expanded Medicaid, contributing to financial pressure on hospitals that serve large uninsured populations. Several rural hospitals in Mississippi have closed in recent years due to financial difficulties. Mississippi's hospital infrastructure relies heavily on UMMC for specialty care, graduate medical education, and healthcare workforce training. The state has invested in telemedicine through UMMC's network to extend specialist access to rural communities.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.