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.

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:

  • Baptist Medical Center, Joint Commission (JC)
  • Baptist Restorative Care Hospital, JC
  • Laboratory Services, College of American Pathologists, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, American Association of Blood Banks and Food & Drug Administration
  • Baptist Behavioral Health Services, JC
  • Ambulatory Care Services, JC
  • Baptist Cancer Services, American College of Surgeons, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification
  • Baptist Radiation Oncology, certified for Radiation Safety by the Mississippi State Board of Health
  • Mammography Facilities, certified by the Food and Drug Administration and the American College of Radiology
  • Sleep Disorders Center of Mississippi, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • Baptist Heart Services, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification in the area of acute coronary sydrome; The Society of Chest Pain Centers for the care of patients with chest pain
  • Baptist Echocardiographic Laboratory, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories
  • Baptist Cardiac Rehab, American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Vascular Lab, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories
  • Baptist Diabetes Services, JC Disease-Specific Care Certification in the area of outpatient education; American Diabetes Association Recognized program
  • Pastoral Care Continuing Education Program, Association of Clinical Pastoral Education