News Around the State

Tyler Holmes launches Senior Life Solutions

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona recently launched Senior Life Solutions, a program created to help those 65 and older with issues related to late-life changes. The hospital renovated space adjacent to the main facility to allow for several activities involved with the program including evaluations, group therapy and recreational activities. Glenda Cooper, RN, is the outreach facilitator and Katrina Grant is the mental health technician and transport driver. Dr. James A. Greene, head of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee, acts as the program’s medical director psychiatrist.

Tyler Holmes named Citizen of the Month

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona was recently named the Citizen of the Month for a beautification project at the front entrance. The small garden has a water feature and variety of plants. The hospital’s Auxiliary provided $500 to fund the project. Other items were also donated by individuals and community businesses.

Heliport project nears completion

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital's new and improved heliport could be completed as early as mid-May. A crew from the University of Mississippi Medical Center flew in in April to survey the progress and provide guidance regarding the remaining installation issues. The landing pad measures 40 feet square. The heliport will serve as a vital part of care for Montgomery County and the surrounding area.

Scott Medical earns CON

The Mississippi Department of Health has awarded a certificate of need (CON) to Scott Medical Imaging, LLC, to add Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona as a mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) site. Jackson-based Scott Medical will use the mobile unit to provide MRI services to various hospitals across the state. Scott Medical currently operates two MRI units.

Bishop retires after a 32-year career

Betty Bishop recently retired from Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona after 32 years of working in the health care field. She began her career as a surgery/operating room technician. In 1986, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital was able to secure her in a full-time technician position. Her job position was broadened in 1989, when, in addition to her surgery/OR duties, she was appointed a position in the purchasing department.

Eventually, she was promoted to department head of purchasing in 1993, which is the position from which she is retiring.

Bishop has been training Mark Stiles to assume her position.

Upon retirement, Bishop plans on gardening, spending time with family and enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation.