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2026 Annual Report

In 2026, we moved health forward by expanding access, embracing innovation and investing in the people and communities we serve. Explore the progress we made together and what it means for high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.

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  • Moving Health Forward, Together

    North Mississippi Health Services exists to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. That mission is the foundation of our care delivery and the reason we continue to invest in the people, facilities, services and resources our communities need.

    I am grateful to our teammates, providers, leaders, board members and community partners for the work you...

    Shane Spees

Who We Are

  • mission

    Mission

    To continuously improve the health of the people of our region

  • vision

    Vision

    To become the provider of the best patient- and family-centered care and health services in America

  • values

    Values

    • Compassion
    • Accountability
    • Respect
    • Excellence
    • Smile
  • strategy

    Strategy

    A. G.R.E.A.T. Strategy leads the way to our success

A. G.R.E.A.T. Strategy

A. G.R.E.A.T. Strategy is our call to lead differently in a changing health care world. It unites NMHS across the region. The strategy guides our work to expand access and find better ways to care for people close to home — today and for years to come.

  • ACCESS
    Expanding services and specialty care in more locations helps patients reach the right care at the right place and time.

  • GROWTH
    Expanding into new markets and aligning with local physicians helps create a stronger, more connected system of care closer to where patients live.

  • REIMBURSEMENTS
    Delivering high-quality, lower-cost care supports payment arrangements that benefit patients and keep resources invested in the region.

  • EVOLVING THE WORK
    Empowering frontline teammates to simplify processes and reduce duplication improves the experience for both employees and patients.

  • ALTERNATIVE REVENUE SOURCES 
    New business opportunities and partnerships help NMHS strengthen its mission and invest in innovations that move health forward.

  • TOOLS FOR REDESIGN
    Epic, virtual care and other technologies give NMHS new ways to make care more connected, effective and responsive to our region’s needs.

2026 At a Glance

  • 7,950

    Employees

  • 271,564

    Unique Patients Served

  • 1,319

    Providers

  • 143

    Locations

  • $78.6M

    Capital Investment

  • 237,171

    MyChart Users

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