Family Health Center, Inc.

Family Health Center, Inc. is an OB-GYN provider in Laurel, Mississippi, operating as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 1986, the center has served the region for over 35 years with a mission to provide comprehensive primary healthcare in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. As a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, it serves residents across Jasper, Jones, Smith, Clarke, and Wayne Counties. Services include Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Dental, and an in-house Pharmacy. The organization holds a rating of 3.80 based on customer reviews.

The center is led by a community-based Board of Directors, many of whom are also patients, ensuring leadership reflects the people served. In January 2025, the organization received the Operational Site Visit Badge from the Health Resources and Services Administration, recognizing full compliance with Health Center Program requirements. In August 2025, it earned eight Community Health Quality Recognition badges, more than any other community health center in Mississippi. The team operates under a Patient-Centered Medical Home model, coordinating care across specialists and community services. Additional offerings include Behavioral Health counseling for ages five and up, Allergy Testing, Diabetes Management with self-education support, and Smoking Cessation programs. The executive team includes Dr. Rashad N. Ali as Chief Executive Officer and Benard De Asis, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.

The Laurel location sits at 117 S 11th Ave, a short walk from Cotton Mill Park. It is located about a mile from South Central Regional Medical Center and near the intersection of Mason Street and Jefferson Street. The site is also close to Sawmill Square Mall and Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway.

Family Health Center, Inc. stands out in Laurel for its extensive HRSA quality recognitions and its long-standing commitment to serving the five-county region with coordinated, comprehensive care.