Mississippi MED-COM is designed to function as a service to the emergency response agencies, hospitals and first responders of Mississippi. This state-of-the art communications center is located on the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center and serves many functions, some of which are listed below. MED-COM is staffed twenty four hours a day, seven days a week with experienced paramedics and emergency medical technicians ready to assist you and your hospital.
Calling Mississippi MED-COM:
Emergency - (888) UMC-2345
Jackson Local Emergency - (601) 984-4367
Fax Number - (601) 984-4504
Alternative Communication:
Mississippi Hospital State Net (VHF)
Mississippi Hospital Satellite Network
NAWAS Network
Mississippi MED-COM Functions:
- Communication Center for AirCare
- Communication Jackson Regional Hospital Diversion Status (diversion.umc.edu)
- Call MED-COM via phone to inquire about up-to-date diversion status - Communication of multi-casualty incidents to hospitals in the Jackson Metro area
- Assistance in contacting Med-Control via radio/phone
- Provide medical and logistical support of area fire departments and EMS agencies
- Patching between agencies at the request of both agencies in the event of a mutual aid event - Communication and logistical support to the Disaster Medical Response
- Provide communication support to area agencies as requested
- Provide assistance to the Mississippi Department of Health and Mississippi Emergency Management
- Agency as requested during disasters or other state wide emergencies
Mississippi MED-COM is a service to this state. Please feel free to contact MED-COM with any request for assistance involving patient care, communication or coordination. MED-COM is here to help in any way possible.
All calls into Mississippi MED-COM via radio/phone are recorded for quality assurance.