Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless. Lackey Memorial focuses on you as if you were our own family.
Lackey Memorial Hospital is more than just a healthcare institution; it is a haven of compassion and healing. From the moment you step through its doors, you can sense the warmth and dedication that permeate the atmosphere. It’s a place where lives are not just saved, but where the human spirit is nurtured with empathy. Lackey is a cornerstone of our community, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of kindness and expertise coming together to create a haven of healing for those in need.
"The care and attention I received at Lackey Memorial Hospital were truly exceptional. From the friendly staff to the state-of-the-art facilities, I felt supported every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for better treatment!"
— Sarah T., Forest, MS
"Lackey Memorial Hospital made a stressful situation so much easier. The nurses were compassionate, the doctors were knowledgeable, and the entire team treated me like family. I’m so grateful for their care!"
— James P., Lake, MS
"I’ve been to many hospitals over the years, but none compare to Lackey Memorial. They go above and beyond to make sure patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. They truly have a heart for the community."
— Linda M., Morton, MS
"The team at Lackey Memorial Hospital is outstanding. Whether it’s a routine check-up or an emergency, they’re always ready with a smile and expert care. I trust them completely with my family’s health."
— Robert C., Pelahatchie, MS
Lackey Memorial Hospital is more than just a healthcare institution; it is a haven of compassion and healing. From the moment you step through its doors, you can sense the warmth and dedication that permeate the atmosphere. It’s a place where lives are not just saved, but where the human spirit is nurtured with empathy. Lackey is a cornerstone of our community, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of kindness and expertise coming together to create a haven of healing for those in need.
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Meet Our 2026 PINK Ambassadors 🎀
This year, Lackey Memorial Hospital wanted to put real faces and real stories behind breast cancer awareness. We reached out to members of our LMH family and invited staff members who are breast cancer survivors, along with staff members and breast cancer survivors in their immediate families, to become our first-ever PINK Ambassadors.
These women are more than a pink ribbon. They are survivors, daughters, mothers, sisters, friends and coworkers whose lives have been touched by breast cancer in very personal ways. In the weeks leading up to our “Pearls for the Girls” Ladies Night on October 1, we’ll be sharing their stories of HOPE in Pink & Pearls.
Because behind every ribbon is a real woman. Behind every survivor is a story. And sometimes, hearing someone else’s story is exactly the hope another woman needs.
Meet PINK Ambassador Sandra Watkins, LMH Business Office Clerk. 🩷
Sandra’s story began in January 2010 when she found a lump in her left breast. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma and began a journey that included six rounds of chemotherapy and the removal of her left breast.
For 15 years, Sandra continued with her regular mammograms. Then breast cancer entered her story again. This time, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer involving her lymph nodes.
Sandra then made the decision to have her other breast removed before beginning treatment. Following surgery, she endured another six rounds of chemotherapy and 20 radiation treatments.
Today, Sandra shares the words we hope every woman facing breast cancer will someday be able to say: “I am now in remission.”
She continues to take medications, but when Sandra tells her story, she knows exactly where she wants the glory to go:
“I am giving God all the glory for bringing me through this again.”
Sandra, thank you for trusting us with your story and for representing Lackey Memorial Hospital as one of our first PINK Ambassadors. We celebrate your remission, your strength and your willingness to share your journey so that another woman facing breast cancer might find a little more HOPE for her own. 🩷
Sandra Watkins | 2026 LMH PINK Ambassador
HOPE in Pink & Pearls
Come meet Sandra and our other 2026 PINK Ambassadors at our
Pearls for the Girls event 🩷🤍🎀
Thursday 10/1 at the MAC at 6pm
Sponsored by LMH &
505 Women’s Health
Some of our LMH Emergency Department team members partnered with our friends at Magnolia Ambulance to provide medical coverage during the Tadlock Southern Showdown NCPRA Rodeo at the Tadlock Legacy Coliseum in Forest this weekend.
Whether it’s inside the walls of our hospital or out in the community, we’re proud of our healthcare professionals who show up, serve and stand ready when they’re needed.
A big thank you to them all for helping keep the cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo fans safe throughout the weekend! 🤠🚑
Community taking care of community… that’s what it’s all about.
#LackeyMemorialHospital #LMH #EmergencyDepartment #TadlockSouthernShowdown #NCPRA #ForestMS
We’re excited to announce that Kirschen Craft, BSN, RN, has accepted a new role with us at Lackey Memorial Hospital as our Med-Surg Manager!
Kirschen has been a registered nurse for 6 years, all 6 of which have included time as part of the LMH family. Her nursing journey with Lackey began at a memorable time…right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was told she was worth giving a shot if she was willing to begin during a pandemic…and she did!
Before becoming an RN, Kirschen spent 10 years serving as a paramedic. Her healthcare experience has taken her through a variety of settings, including Scott Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department and Med-Surg, Baptist’s Emergency Department, the UMMC Poison Control Center, and St. Dominic’s cardiovascular outpatient surgery.
Kirschen earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Meridian Community College before continuing her education at UMMC, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Over the years, Kirschen has explored opportunities outside of Lackey, but something has continued to pull her back. We’re especially thankful that the road has led her home to LMH once again…and now into this leadership role.
Kirschen lives in Harperville with her husband and their three fur babies. Please join us in congratulating Kirschen Craft, BSN, RN, Med-Surg Manager, as she begins this new chapter of leadership at Lackey Memorial Hospital. We’re grateful to have her experience, dedication, and compassion serving our patients and our team!
