Family Care Express in Collins and CCH Clinic Magee Receive 2024 Lilypad Awards
Family Care Express and CCH Clinic Magee have both been recognized as one of the nation’s top rural primary care practices according to the 2024 Lilypad Awards, the first and only ranking program for our nation’s 5,400+ Rural Health Clinics. The Lilypad Awards recognize the Rural Health Clinics that outperform their rural primary care practice peers in terms of efficiency and operational excellence.
Santana Fulcher, CCH Clinic Director, is thrilled with the dedication and commitment of the staff at all Covington County Hospital Clinics. “Their unwavering dedication to providing top-notch healthcare for the community has resulted in a moment of great pride. Family Care Express has been recognized for this prestigious award for three consecutive years now, and we could not be prouder of the staff at CCH Clinic Magee for their first Lilypad Award.”
Utilizing data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid program to calculate rural-relevant metrics across five domains, the Lilypad Awards provide a comprehensive and objective assessment of rural health clinic performance. The Lilypad Awards evaluate both provider-based (hospital-owned) or independent practices to produce a comprehensive ranking system for every Rural Health Clinic in the nation. The Top Five organizations in each of five geographic regions have earned the 2024 Lilypad Award Top Clinic recognition.
Family Care Express, a clinic located in Collins, Mississippi, at the Taylor Place Shopping Center, was opened by Covington County Hospital on September 1, 2011, to provide efficient and convenient medical care with extended weekday and weekend hours.
Dr. Harpreet Sood and nurse practitioners Laura Davis and Anna Fails are dedicated to providing accessible care for all general health needs. The clinic provides walk-in services seven days a week, and appointments can be made for primary care, preventative medicine, annual exams, wellness visits, standard vaccination and immunizations, and other services.
CCH Clinic Magee is located at 800 3rd Street S.W. Magee, MS 39111. The clinic was opened by Covington County Hospital in 2018 with the aim of providing efficient and quality medical care in a rural community.
Dr. Thomas Blackledge and nurse practitioner Melissa Wheaton are dedicated to providing accessible care for all general health needs. The clinic provides walk-in services five days a week, and appointments can be made for primary care, preventative medicine, annual exams, wellness visits, standard vaccination and immunizations, and other services.
“Both clinics deserve this recognition for their dedication to patient care,” said Fulcher. “We are all excited about receiving this award!”
Congratulations to the Staff of Family Care Express (3 consecutive years) and CCH Clinic Magee!
