Medical Services

Since 1911, Baptist has served Mississippi as a Christian-based, non-profit comprehensive medical center. Today, Baptist Medical Center is part of a growing network that makes comprehensive health care, health education, health risk assessments and wellness more accessible than ever before. Baptist is reaching out to people wherever they are as an active part of our mission: Our people and our dedication to Christian healing, responsible stewardship of resources and involvement in the community, make Baptist Medical Center a special place.

To learn about services and programs available at Baptist Medical Center, please use the Medical Services tab at the top of this page.

Accreditations
Baptist's commitment to service means adhering to high standards in every aspect of patient care. Because of this, we seek membership with organizations whose purpose is to ensure that all members provide high quality care and services. Membership with these organizations is voluntary. Following are some of Baptist's accredited or certified programs, along with accrediting or certifying body:

• Joint Commission Accreditations:
Baptist Medical Center, Joint Commission (JC)
Baptist Restorative Care Hospital, JC
Ambulatory Care Services, JC
Baptist Physical Therapy and Sportscare Clinics, JC

• Joint Commission- Disease Specific Certifications (2004 – present):
Baptist Nutrition Center, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification (outpatient diabetes education)
Baptist Cancer Services, American College of Surgeons, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification
Baptist Cardiovascular Services, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification in the area of acute coronary syndrome

• Baptist Cardiac Rehab, American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Baptist Cardiovascular Services, The Society of Chest Pain Centers for the care of patients with chest pain - since 2006; current: Level II. Sustained Performance "Get With the Guidelines" for Heart Failure (Gold level; 2008 to present)
Baptist Diabetes Services, American Diabetes Association Recognized program
• Baptist Echocardiographic Laboratory, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories
• Baptist Nuclear Cardiology, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Laboratories
• Baptist Radiation Oncology, certified for Radiation Safety by the Mississippi State Board of Health
• Laboratory Services, College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, American Association of Blood Banks and Food & Drug Administration
• Mammography Facilities, certified by the Food and Drug Administration and the American College of Radiology
• Pastoral Care - certification with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, The Association of Professional Chaplains and The American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
• Sleep Disorders Center of Mississippi, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Vascular Lab, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories
• The Respiratory Care Services Blood Gas Laboratories, College of American Pathologists