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Daughdrill named 2011 Distinguished Service Award Winner

Curnis Upkins, left, president of the MHA Society for Human Resources Administration, presents the 2011 Distinguished Service Award to Diane Daughdrill, right.

Diane Daughdrill, human resources director for Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, was named the 2011 Distinguished Service Award winner by the MHA Society for Human Resources Administration. The award, presented each year, recognizes exceptional leadership and exemplary performance.

Forrest General, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital announce beneficial lease agreement

Forrest General recently announced that the hospital will enter into a beneficial lease agreement with the Board of Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility in Prentiss, furthering its commitment to enhance the healthcare options available to south Mississippi residents.

With this decision, Forrest General enters into a lease agreement to operate Jefferson Davis Community Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Extended Care Facility, a 60-bed Nursing Home/Extended Care facility; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Family Medicine of Prentiss, a Certified Rural Health Clinic, and the Arrington Wellness Center.
 
“Forrest General has made a strong commitment to support the future of healthcare in south Mississippi and specifically the southeast region of Mississippi,” said Evan Dillard, Forrest General President and CEO. “This agreement between Forrest General and Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility will enhance the healthcare options available to residents of Jefferson Davis County and the surrounding area, including access to the latest medical technology.” With this agreement, the Jefferson Davis County physicians and residents will also have greater access to the outstanding physicians who are members of the Forrest General medical staff.

Discussions began with Forrest General’s Board of Trustees nearly a year ago to determine whether this relationship would be beneficial to the two organizations and the people they serve. Extensive research was completed to identify any issues that would need to be addressed and to determine how best to structure the agreement. Structure of the lease agreement was approved by the Forrest General Board of Trustees, the Jefferson Davis County Hospital Board of Trustees and the Forrest and Jefferson Davis County Boards of Supervisors.

 

Phillips named Administrator of Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility

Forrest General Hospital and Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility recently announced that Charlie Phillips has been named as Administrator for the Jefferson Davis County facilities. In this role, Phillips will drive Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility towards world class healthcare through a focus on quality, safety, compassion, community partnership and financial strength.

Prior to joining Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility, Phillips served as an administrator in long-term care facilities and continuing care retirement communities and as a director in acute care hospitals. During his career, Phillips has been instrumental in developing high performing organizations. A graduate of the University of West Alabama and a native of Alabama, Phillips joins Jefferson Davis Community Hospital and Extended Care Facility by way of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Bozeman named Employee of the Quarter

Rose Bozeman, RN, was recently named the Employee of the Quarter at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss. She is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

Jeff Davis purchases new CT scanner

The Radiology Department at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital recently installed a new state-of-the-art CT scanner. This scanner is the first of its type available in their medical community.

The new GE Light Speed QX/i is a multi-slice spiral scanner that allows for rapid scanning and  full range of clinical capabilities. The advanced telerad system allows for instantaneous reading of all CT scans.

Bourne named JDCH Employee of the Quarter

The Employee of the Quarter for Jefferson Davis Community Hospital is Marilyn Bourne. She received a $25 gift certificate to Wal-Mart, a gift certificate for two to The Country Fisherman, a reserved parking space and eligibility for Employee of the Year for the honor.

Marilyn is a receptionist/cashier that has been with the hospital since January 2001.

Nurse practitioner joins Dr. Berg

Carla Whitfield officially joined the Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic as Nurse Practitioner recently. She practices with Dr. Carol F. Berg in the Prentiss and Bassfield offices.

In 1988, she graduated with Special Honors from Pearl River Community College with an ADN. For the following 16 years, she held various positions at Marion General Hospital in Columbia, Miss.

In May 2003, Whitfield completed her BSN from the University of Southern Mississippi. She received her MSN as a nurse practitioner from the Mississippi University for Women in 2003.

She resides in Sumrall with her husband, John, and their sons, Robin, Justin, Ryan and Ethan.

Occupational therapy now available at Jefferson Davis

The Department of Rehabilitation Services at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital recently announced the addition of occupational therapy services. OT services will be provided by the Fitness & Rehabilitation Center and will include outpatient and inpatient services.

Grace Ojumu is the new registered occupational therapist on staff as the Wellness Center. Grace is originally from Nigeria and has been in the U.S. since 1994. She graduated from Oxford Brown in Oxford, England, in 1962. Grace has practiced in England, Nigeria, Missouri and Mississippi. Her specialties include hand, upper extremity, CVA (stroke) and pain relief. She is also a registered massage therapist.

Bridges elected to Jefferson Davis Community Hospital Board

Keith Bridges has been voted a member of the Board of Trustees for Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss. He will serve a three-year term. Bridges is a Jeff Davis County native and active in community affairs. He serves as President of the Jefferson Davis Community Development Association, secretary of the Prentiss Rotary Club, is an active member of Prentiss Baptist Church and serves on the Board of Directors at Prentiss Christian School. He is employed with Farm Bureau Insurance.

Jeff Davis Community Hospital service awards

Jeff Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss recently presented service awards to its employees. Employees honored include:

35 years - Catha Jones

30 years - Pauline Bass

15 years - Carolyn Bates and Randy Miller

10 years - Linda Herring, Elizabeth Brown and Melinda Spears

5 years - Shirley Daniels, Desiree Williams, Willie Sue Smith, Linda Williams, Traci Herrington, Gertrude Knight, Angie Bridges, Lisa Adams, Barbara Buckley and Doyle Beach

Retirees honored - Sue Burns, Mary Oatis and Pearlie Otis

Marlon Roberts, a Board member, was also recognized for 20 years of service as a board member.