Immediate Release

Congratulations to Jana...

 

Jana Fuss, marketing and volunteer services director at Rankin Medical Center and MHA Society for Health Care Marketing & Public Relations board member, was recently named the Manager of the Quarter at her hospital.

In their nominations, her peers say organization is a word she has redefined – she multi-tasks all day and makes it look effortless. In addition, she radiates the hospital’s mission of serving the community and ensures the public is well informed of Rankin’s services and community events. She is cheerful, friendly, a true patient advocate and a community servant.

Congratulations, Jana!

If you have member news that you would like to share, e-mail information to Shawn Lea at slea@mhanet.org.

Crews named to Top 40 Under 40

Rachel Crews, director of marketing and public relations at Central Mississippi Medical Center was recently named to the Mississippi Business Journal’s list of Top 40 Under 40 business leaders. The Mississippi Business Journal established the Top 40 Under 40 program to recognize young leaders for achievement in both the business world and their communities.

Crews received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1996 and a Master of Science Degree in Management from Belhaven College in 2003.

She is a Member of the Mississippi Hospital Association’s Society for Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations who recently named her the 2005 Junior Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions to health care marketing and public relations. Crews is a Past-President of the Jackson Advertising Federation and a Member of the American Advertising Federations. In 2005, she was recognized as the President of the Year – Division IV award by the 7th District Advertising Federation and National President of the Year - Division IV by the American Advertising Federation.

She is an Ambassador for the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member for the Government Relations Committee for the Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, a Member of the Ad Review Board for Better Business Bureau, and a Member of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. She is a member of the Mississippi Jaycees who presented her with the Jaycee of the Year Award in 1998.

Crews and her husband, Michael have a three-year-old daughter named Lunden. The family resides in Brandon, MS, where they attend Pinelake Baptist Church.