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Memorial Hospital Gulfport
story by Cherie Ward photos courtesy of Memorial Health System
Long before robotic surgeries, advanced stroke care, and electronic medical records, Tammy Boudreaux was already walking the halls of what is now South Mississippi’s largest healthcare system.
She’s spent more than four decades with Memorial Health System—a milestone that mirrors the remarkable growth of the healthcare facility itself as Memorial celebrates its 80th anniversary serving the Gulf Coast.
“This place has become a second home to me,” said Boudreaux, who is the manager of patient registration. “When I look back, it’s not just the work that stands out—it’s the people, the moments, and the sense of belonging that has grown over the years.”
When Memorial first opened in 1946, the Coast looked very different. Over the decades, both have grown side by side through hurricanes, economic shifts, medical breakthroughs, and generations of families who have relied on the hospital system during some of life’s most important moments.
Today, Memorial has grown into one of the Coast’s leading healthcare systems, continuing to expand services across South Mississippi. That expansion has accelerated in recent years through specialty care, medical education programs, and major facility investments designed to strengthen healthcare access across the Coast.
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