Spotlight on Hattiesburg Clinic

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How health systems rise to meet challenges in pandemic’s 2nd year

Efforts to ensure vaccine uptake, battle burnout and drive the future of medicine have characterized the work of these outstanding health systems.

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COVID-19 vaccination: 1-on-1 talks can still work, says pediatrician

On masks and vaccination, persistence pays off for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pediatrician and AMA member Anita S. Henderson, MD.

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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 herd immunity

Herd immunity can protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, but the Delta variant makes it harder to reach. Two AMA members share what patients must know.

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How lagging vaccination rates have fueled boom in COVID-19 cases

Unvaccinated areas are seeing a sharp rise in new COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant continues to spread. Two physicians explain the impact in their states.

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Clinic offering incentives for patients and staff to get vaccination

Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg Clinic is seeing if cash incentives can motivate patients to overcome hesitancy and get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Q&A: How this health system gets patients back for 2nd vaccine dose

AMA member Bryan Batson, MD, reflects on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distribution and how Hattiesburg Clinic plans to address ongoing vaccination.

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Health systems swap insights on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Health care leaders are learning lessons from each other on how to handle the massive vaccination job while overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

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Q&A: How this doctor gives TV viewers a trusted voice on COVID-19

AMA member Rambod A. Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, is a go-to pandemic news source for Mississippians. Learn how he’s done it.

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Local sourcing of PPE: From 3D printing to thermoforming for masks

Learn how a clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi worked with the local university and hospital to address a critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.

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