Page 12 - South Mississippi Living - August, 2025

COAST NOTE
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photo courtesy of
Singing River Health System
Community leaders, educators,
and healthcare professionals will
gather on August 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the Singing River Healthcare Academy, a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship-based medical training facility in Mississippi. The event will mark a major milestone in the region’s efforts to strengthen and expand its healthcare workforce.
Guests will be welcomed into the new state-of-the-art facility, located at 3401 Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs, where they will tour innovative learning spaces and meet with Academy faculty, students, and graduates. The celebration will highlight how the Academy is preparing the next generation of
healthcare professionals through hands-on clinical training and paid apprenticeship opportunities.
The celebration will also serve as a networking opportunity for healthcare and business professionals to learn more about the Academy’s mission and the impact it will have on the region. Media will be invited to capture interviews, photos, and video of the event.
Developed by Singing River Health System (SRHS), the Healthcare Academy will be Mississippi’s first dedicated medical apprenticeship program. It
will offer an immersive, real-world approach to education, ensuring students graduate with not only knowledge but also meaningful experience in a clinical
setting. Programs include: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy Tech, Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pharmacy Tech, and Surgical Tech.
The Singing River Healthcare Academy will represent a bold new step in workforce development, designed to address both current staffing challenges and long-term community health needs. With a focus on mentorship, skill-building, and career readiness, the Academy will help shape the future of care, serving as
a pipeline for building a stronger, more compassionate healthcare system on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information, visit mysrhs.com.
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