Progressive Health Group

02/16/2026

Service, integrity, and commitment—values that continue to guide our mission and shape the care we provide every day.

This Presidents' Day, we reflect on the leadership principles that strengthen our communities and renew our dedication to serving with compassion and respect.

02/14/2026

At Progressive Health Group, our hearts are with our patients, families, and team members who make healing possible every day. Thank you for trusting us with your care. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💙

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday designed to help rural hospitals open needed services, joining the House in advancing proposals to support struggling facilities by loosening the state’s certificate of need law. https://ow.ly/Q7IS50Yex2o

02/10/2026

Mississippi has been awarded nearly $206 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural hospitals and health care services.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about limited legislative oversight and have advanced bills requiring:

-Quarterly reporting by agencies distributing funds
-Competitive bidding for vendors and contractors
-Prioritization of funding for rural communities with the greatest need

Planned initiatives include statewide health assessments, regional EMS systems, telehealth expansion, workforce recruitment, and facility and technology upgrades—all aimed at improving care in underserved areas.

Ryan Kelly of the Mississippi Rural Health Association emphasizes: “These funds are for rural providers that are struggling—not urban hospitals.”

With careful oversight and transparent implementation, Mississippi aims to maximize the impact of these federal dollars and ensure that rural communities benefit.

Read more:

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves led Mississippi’s application for the funds, with support from the Mississippi State Department of Health and Division of Medicaid.

02/06/2026

Federal funding wins are heading to Mississippi. 🏛️💰
Senator Roger Wicker praised the passage of key appropriations bills delivering major investments in defense, health research, education, and infrastructure.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Mo08up

02/05/2026

February is American Heart Month. ❤️

Did you know heart disease affects millions of Americans each year? Knowing your numbers, managing stress, and making heart-healthy choices can help protect your heart.

02/03/2026

Learn about the risks rural healthcare facilities face related to cyberattacks, as well as cybersecurity tools and resources available to help prepare and respond.

02/03/2026

Our patients are the reason we do what we do. Every visit, every story, and every moment of trust inspires our teams to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

Happy National Patient Recognition Day from all of us at Progressive Health Group—we’re grateful for you today and always. 💙

02/02/2026

Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) are often misunderstood. They are not closures—they keep 24/7 emergency care and outpatient services available in communities that might otherwise lose access.

At Progressive Health Group, we believe every rural community deserves high-quality emergency care and strong local hospitals. Our mission is to support rural patients and providers and ensure that no community is left without the care it needs.

01/29/2026

Medicare Advantage is not the same as Traditional Medicare—and the differences matter.

From provider networks and prior authorizations to coverage rules and out-of-pocket costs, the type of Medicare you choose can directly affect how, when, and where you receive care.

Understanding these differences is especially important for patients in rural communities, where access to providers and services can already be limited.

At Progressive Health Group, we believe informed patients make stronger healthcare decisions. Learn more about how Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage compare—and what it could mean for your access to care.

01/28/2026

I’ve signed Executive Order 1593. It activates the Mississippi National Guard to assist in our state’s response and recovery efforts.

The Mississippi National Guard will play a critical role in logistical support and delivering resources around the state. To start, 500 Guardsmen will be deployed. This number could increase as the response and recovery efforts progress. Thank you to all of our Guardsmen for once again stepping up to serve their fellow Mississippians.

In terms of damage, the state of Mississippi has received reports of:
14 - Residential - Major Damage
3 - Residential - Minor Damage
1 - Business - Major Damage
20 - Public Roads - Major Damage

33 counties have submitted requests for assistance. The total number of requests currently stands at 136. Mississippi is deploying oxygen cylinders, generators, bottled water, MREs, cots, blankets, and tarps to counties.

Approximately 147,000 are without power. Mississippi has secured an additional 30 generators from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency. Generators will be deployed to healthcare facilities, nursing homes, warming centers, and rural water systems in need. Due to weather and road conditions, it is still extremely difficult for utility providers to restore power. To put it bluntly, it’s really bad in northern and rural parts of Mississippi. And unfortunately, the power restoration is going to take some time. Utility companies are doing everything in their power to restore power as quickly as humanly possible.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is still treating highways. Please stay off the roads, as conditions remain dangerous. Roads will remain this way until temperatures rise above freezing and sunlight thaws ice.

61 warming center are open in 30 counties. For the latest list of warming centers, please visit:
https://www.msema.org/get-assistance/disaster-resources/disasters/january-2026-winter-weather

Please continue to check on your family, friends, and neighbors.

And please continue praying for Mississippi!