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Wesley Medical Center's 3rd Annual Christmas Party was held at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center. During the party new members of the Quarter Century Club (25 years of service) were recognized as were those employees marking their 30th, 35th and 45th years of service.
Lisa Lott was recognized as a new Quarter Century Club Member.
Stephanie Beasley was recognized as a new Quarter Century Club Member and for 30 years of service to Wesley.
During Wesley Medical Center's annual Christmas Party, Margaret LaFon was named Nurse of the Year.
Pictured from left to right on the back row are GGG Steering Committee members, Tess Shaw, Tomeikla Brooks, Sandra Raspberry, Georgia Branson, Agnes Skelton and Kevin Epperson. In the front row, Joe Pinion, CEO, presents Michelle Bingham, director of Stewpot’s Sims House, with the $500 check.
The Good Government Group (GGG) at Central Mississippi Medical Center brought holiday cheer to those served by Stewpot Community Services with a $500 donation.
Sarah Campbell, Nursing, 2N; Laura Smith, Nursing, Wound Care; David Case, Imaging, MRI; Tara Bonham, Nursing, 2N; Jennifer Wood, Laboratory
River Oaks Hospital and Woman’s Hospital recently graduated five employees from the organization’s Leadership Academy, a customer service program developed to educate future leaders and exposed them to department managers and other areas of the hospital. Before graduating from the Leadership Academy the group had to complete a project. The goal of this year’s project was to train employees and increase usage of HealthNet, an online training program. The month after the project was completed the hospital saw a 40% increase in the number of courses passed each month by employees.
An army of Santas descended upon Miss. State Hospital’s Whitfield campus Tuesday, Dec. 23 to deliver Christmas cheer to patients and residents.
Christmas came early to Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) and Jaquith Nursing Home (JNH) patients and residents Tuesday, Dec. 23 as 27 Santas fanned out across the Whitfield campus delivering presents to each patient and resident. The volunteer Santas, which included elected officials, civic and business leaders, and MSH employees, were greeted with smiling faces and open arms as they presented patients and residents with gift bags loaded with clothes, personal items, games, fruit and candy.
Renee Daniels of Brandon beams with pride as she receives a First Place Ribbon and the coveted Golden Spoons Trophy from Miss. State Hospital employees Marie Bowman and Tony Santangelo.
A scaled down version of the Food Network’s Iron Chef Competition played out Dec. 18 on Mississippi State Hospital’s (MSH) Male Receiving Unit. The staff pulled out their best Christmas dessert recipes for a Christmas Sweet Treats Cook off. When the dust – actually flour – settled, it was Renee Daniels, nurse practitioner for Male Receiving, who emerged victorious. Daniels, of Brandon, won first place for her Japanese fruit pie.
Forrest General recently announced that Jerry Styron was recently selected as the hospital’s Employee of the Year at the annual employee Christmas party.
Styron has worked at Forrest General for 26 years as a respiratory therapist, many of which have been spent caring for the tiny babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Jerry goes above and beyond to make sure he has the necessary knowledge and skills to provide the specialized care needed in the NICU. He has attained the credentials of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist, and is the only NICU respiratory therapist to do so. Jerry is also a Neonatal Advanced Life Support Instructor, a neonatal transport team member and a certified emergency medical service driver.
“Caregivers like Jerry are one of the reasons Forrest General is able to provide such quality care for its patients, in every stage of life,” said Ora Lee Shaheed, Vice President of Clinical Operations. “Jerry literally cares for our patients that are taking their first breaths, and is an invaluable member of the Forrest General team. Not only does he care for our patients, but he cares for his fellow employees too, going above and beyond to help them in their hour of need.”
Through the years, Jerry has donated countless hours of personal time off to those in need, and worked Christmas holidays so mothers could have the day off to be with their children. He constantly receives positive comments from staff, patients and their families, and dedicates his hours at Forrest General to providing the best possible care.
“Jerry’s knowledge, skill and, above all, his caring and compassion for each of the babies he has cared for make him a most valuable asset to our hospital and community,” said Connie Hauk, Director of Forrest General’s Respiratory Care Department. “Excellent health care starts with people who intuitively care for patients and their families and their co-workers with dedicated concern and personal commitment. Our entire department is very proud of and for Jerry’s recognition.”
Forrest General’s Spirit Girls collected Angel Tree gifts for the Salvation Army this Christmas season. Pictured here are, left to right, front row: Emma Kivilighn, Haley Stewart, Katie Richardson, back row: Tori Borbash, Meri Pickering, Caitlin Osborne, Nicole Newsome, Erika Young, Kristian Wilson, Regan Davis, Chloe Paige, Denae Powell, Sha Burton, Ciara Mabins, Abby Wade, Amanda Sherer, Emily Bustin.
Forrest General Hospital and Turtle Creek Mall’s Spirit Girls, a program of Forrest General’s Spirit of Women, spread Christmas cheer this holiday season by providing gifts for underprivileged youth in the area. The Salvation Army enlisted the help of the teens to support their annual Angel Tree program.
Angel Tree is an annual Christmas project of the Salvation Army that helps provide Christmas gifts to children of qualifying families. Families are required to complete a rigorous application and justify their financial need with proof of income and expenses. Those who qualify are then asked to submit the clothes and shoe sizes of each child, and each child is allowed to request a special toy. The child’s first name, sizes and requests are placed on special Angel Tree cards, which are then distributed throughout the community.
“This program is a great hands-on way for people to help others in their own community,” said Major Mark Satterlee of the Salvation Army. “They know when they bring the gift to us, it is going straight to the people who need them. This year we asked the Spirit Girls to help, and many participated. The girls went the extra mile for these kids by providing clothes, shoes and toys,” said Satterlee.
Spirit Girls, part of Forrest General’s Spirit of Women, is a teen modeling program with the mission to reach young women through events targeted at promoting self-esteem and healthy lifestyles. Spirit Girls consists of young ladies in 7th through 12th grades from throughout Forrest General’s 17-county service area.
Spirit Girls participate in Spirit of Women programs and events, including focus groups, community and other charitable events, such as the Angel Tree program, throughout the year.
Spirit of Women Hospital Network is a national coalition of hospitals and health care facilities in over 75 U.S. cities joined together to advance the cause and business of women’s health. Spirit of Women is a national movement - more than just a media campaign or a series of events, but a movement led by hospitals across the United States and supported by corporate partners and national media with the mission to move women to take action for better health…mind, body and spirit.
With over 6,000 members, Forrest General is the exclusive Spirit of Women hospital for South Mississippi. Since its inception in 2004, Forrest General’s Spirit of Women program has developed into a resource for women of all ages in the community.
For more information about how your daughter, niece or granddaughter can become a Spirit Girl next year, contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445, then press 1.
Denny Bruns, CEO of River Oaks Hospital, announced that C. Ron Cannon, M.D., board certified otolaryngologist, has been named Medical Director. In his new role, Dr. Cannon will oversee clinical care in the facility and assist in implementing policies, procedures and programs. He will also work with administration regarding staff management and quality assurance activities.
Bruns said, “Dr. Cannon’s experience and dedication make him an ideal choice for this position. He will be a great asset to River Oaks and will help lead our patient-focused initiatives.”
Dr. Cannon received a medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and completed an internship in internal medicine in Memphis, TN. He went on to complete a residency in both general surgery and otolaryngology and finished his training at the University of Virginia. He holds professional specialty memberships with the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Triological Society, the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the American Rhinologic Society, as well as the Mississippi State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Cannon has held a number of leadership roles both locally and nationally. Previously, Dr. Cannon was chief of surgery and chief of staff at River Oaks Hospital. He also served as president of the Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Association, the Mississippi Louisiana Ophthalmology Association and the Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. Nationally, he has served as chairman of the board of governors and president of the American Academy of Otolarygology- Head and Neck Surgery, the world’s largest ENT Association. Dr. Cannon is currently senior examiner and board member for the American Board of Otolaryngology.
As an active member of the community, Dr. Cannon has served as both board member and president of the Rankin County School Board. He previously served as a church deacon and has volunteered for over twenty years as team physician for Brandon High School and Mississippi College.
Dr. Cannon has been on staff at River Oaks Hospital for 27 years and is currently in practice at the Head and Neck Surgical Group located at 1038 River Oaks Drive.
