The very first Business of the Decade Award was presented by Event Chair Michael Marks to Millie Swan, vice president, Forrest Health.
“As the nation refocuses its attention on equal rights for women, we note that over the years Forrest General’s Women and Children’s Services has provided careers and leadership opportunities for women in the workplace.
In the era of COVID-19, that leadership now constitutes a critical mass of health care heroes on the frontlines of a pandemic,” said Marks.
Over the past decade, Forrest General has made tremendous strides for women in the Pine Belt community from the thousands of career and leadership opportunities to offering the highest quality health care as evidenced by several prestigious awards.
Among those honors are becoming the first Baby-Friendly Hospital in the state and the first hospital in the state to be named a Blue Distinction Center of Excellence for Maternity Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi.
With more than 8,000 members, Forrest General is also the exclusive Spirit of Women hospital for Mississippi, having attained Premier status in recognition of strong efforts in moving women to take action for their health. Spirit of Women is a national network of American hospitals and health care providers that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
