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General Information for Hospitals

ms_medcom_2c.jpgMississippi 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/Children's Transport (Peds & Neo)
  • Communication Jackson Regional Hospital Diversion Status
    - Call MED-COM to update your diversion status every 12 hours (diversion.umc.edu)
  • Emergency referrals into the University of Mississippi Hospitals (Pediatric/Adult/NICU/OB Emergency Departments and Inpatient)
  • Communication of multi-casualty incidents to hospitals in the Jackson Metro area
  • Provide medical and logistical support of area fire departments and EMS agencies
  • 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. We are here to help in any way possible.

All calls into Mississippi MED-COM via radio/phone are recorded for quality assurance.