MHA Member Highlights

Dr. Paul Byers Announces Retirement, Dr. Kathryn Taylor Named Interim State Epidemiologist

Posted on 6/2/2023
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announces that State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers will retire at the end of June after more than 30 years with MSDH.

CCH Recognized as Patriotic Employer

Posted on 5/26/2023
Covington County Hospital was recognized as a Patriotic Employer by one of its employees, Staff Sergeant Cynthia Keys-Thompson, Army National Guard, on Thursday during the annual Hospital Week celebration.

South Central Regional Medical Center Honors Teen Volunteers

Posted on 5/25/2023
In 2018, South Central Regional Medical Center began a teen volunteer program in conjunction with its adult program.

Anderson Recognizes Employees of the Year

Posted on 5/25/2023
Anderson Regional Health System recognized outstanding employees in an annual recognition ceremony held during National Hospital Week.

Physicians, businessman join Methodist Rehab Board of Trustees

Posted on 5/24/2023
Methodist Rehabilitation Center in Jackson recently named Dr. Dan Jones, Dr. Marion R. Wofford and businessman Ben Walton to its Board of Trustees.

Project Search Graduation at SCRMC

Posted on 5/23/2023
South Central Regional Medical Center, Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and Jones County School District proudly announce the completion of the 2022-23 year of Project SEARCH. A graduation ceremony was held Thursday, May 18 at South

St. Dominic Hospital Welcomes Chief Nursing Officer

Posted on 5/22/2023
This week, St. Dominic Hospital welcomed Tracey Smithson as Chief Nursing Officer. Tracey joins St. Dominic's from Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Georgia where she served as chief nursing officer since 2017. Tracey has a strong clinical vision a

NMMC Honors Vick with Daisy Award

Posted on 5/15/2023
North Mississippi Medical Center has recognized registered nurse Richelle Vick of the Nursing Resource Pool at North Mississippi Medical Center’s Women’s Hospital with the most recent DAISY Award.

Op-Ed from Sam Dean, CEO, Merit Health Jackson Market

Posted on 5/15/2023
Merit Health plays an integral role in healthcare in Central Mississippi, thanks to our knowledgeable and compassionate staff. During Hospital Week, May 7-13, 2023, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. Our

Baptist Golden Triangle earns 23 consecutive straight 'A' Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group

Posted on 5/9/2023
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, awarded Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle an A Hospital Safety Grade for the 23rd consecutive time.