Inter-Office Odyssey

Congratulations Karen!!!

Karen Hargett named Project Coordinator
for the Mississippi Hospital Association

Karen Hargett was recently promoted to Project Coordinator for the Mississippi Hospital Association’s (MHA) Education Department. Hargett has been employed at the Mississippi Hospital Association for one year.

In 2005, Hargett graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She currently resides in Ridgeland and attends Pinelake Church.

Congratulations Robin!!!

Robin Powell named Education Coordinator
for the Mississippi Hospital Association

Robin Powell was recently promoted to Education Coordinator for the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA). Powell has been employed at the Mississippi Hospital Association for three years.

In 1982, Powell graduated from Hinds Community College with an Associates of Applied Science. She resides in Ridgeland with her husband, Steve, where they have lived for 26 years. They have two daughters, Jess and Sam. Outside of work, Powell has organized many bible study groups, Sunday school classes, children’s programs and other forms of community service. In 2007, she was a key contributor in the MHA American Heart Association Heart Walk team.

Future NBA Star in the Making....

Zac Hutson, son of Joy Hutson, is a senior forward and starter on MRA’s state ranked #1 basketball team. MRA won the Academy AAA Division I championship game on Saturday, beating JA 65-61. Zac was selected for the Tournament team for outstanding performance in the Division I Tournament.

The AAA Overall State Tournament is being held at JA this week (Feb. 19-23). On Tuesday this week, MRA won their first round game in the AAA Overall State tournament defeating Magnolia Heights. MRA is scheduled to play Pillow Academy (Greenwood) in the semi-finals on Friday night and has already qualified to participate in the Academy Overall State Tournament at Mississippi College next week.

Pearson attends Birthday Celebration for His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

 
Left to Right: Mrs. Masura Sakato, Joyce Pearson and Consul General Masura Sakato

On December 6, 2007, Joyce Pearson, program manager for the Mississippi Hospital Association’s (MHA) Office of Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness, was invited to a reception in New Orleans, Louisiana, to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. The celebration was hosted by Masura Sakato, the Consulate-General of Japan, who has held the post in New Orleans since 2005. The reception was also a farewell send-off for Consul General Sakato upon completion of his successful appointment.

Pearson received the special invitation in appreciation of MHA’s response and recovery efforts during and after Hurricane Katrina. Pearson and her staff provided assistance to Consul General Sakato in his work to support Japanese citizens in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee. During the disaster relief, Consul General Sakato contacted numerous entities and healthcare facilities in efforts to locate misplaced Japanese citizens in the south eastern states affected by the storm. Consul General Sakato was directed to the Mississippi Hospital Association facility in Madison, Mississippi where Pearson assisted him in his search. “It was an honor to know and work with Consul General Sakato. His passion and dedication for the American and Japanese citizens of the southeastern states were evident during that critical time,” Pearson said.

As gifts of celebration and farewell, Pearson presented an autographed copy of Wyatt Waters’ book Painting Home to Consul General and Mrs. Masura Sakato and an autographed, two-volume set of Walt Grayson’s book Looking Around Mississippi to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.

Shawn Lea recognized as one of Mississippi's Top 40 Under 40

On Wednesday, January 16th, our very own Shawn Lea (aka Super Woman) was recognized as one of Mississippi's Top 40 Under 40 at the annual Mississippi Business and Technology EXPO. This accomplishment is one of Mississippi’s most prestigious awards. The awards program recognizes the state’s 40 up-and-coming business leaders under the age of 40. The Top 40 Under 40 program seeks to identify and recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to Mississippi’s overall economic progress, often working at their own local levels.

Congratulations Shawn! We are so very proud of you.

Welcome to the MHA family, Meredith!

Meredith Denise Ware was born on December 20, 2007 at 8:02 a.m. She weighted 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches. Congratulations to the Ware family - and welcome to the MHA family, Meredith!

One MHA worker can't hide his Team Spirit!

A picture is worth a thousand words.....and I think the words that suit this picture best are "Go-Tigers!"

Today, Mike Bailey made sure the entire MHA staff was aware of LSU's championship victory over Ohio State. It was all in good fun, but was it also a dress code violation?! Either way, it's always good to see some "team spirit" in the office!

Beta Club Inductees

 
Morgan Weems (son of Lanelle Weems) and Marlee Wood (daughter of Sheila Wood) were inducted into the Northwest Rankin High School Beta Club on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Congratulations!!!

MHA Employee Christmas Luncheon and Dirty Santa

Time to bring out the MHA Traditions!

The MHA Faculty celebrated Christmas at their annual employee Christmas luncheon. Once again, Dirty Santa got everyone in the Christmas spirit with plenty of gift giving and receiving. It was a great time for everyone....even for those who picked some pretty bizarre gifts! Click here to view more pictures from the event.

HPI Company welcomes Andrea King as Underwriter

HPI Company (HPIC) recently welcomed a new employee to their staff, Andrea King. King has been named underwriter for HPIC. HPIC is the management services provider for Healthcare Providers Insurance Company (HPICO) located in Madison.

King is a native of Fort Worth, TX. In August 2007, she graduated from the University of Mississippi with a BBA in Finance/Risk and Insurance Management. Outside of work, she volunteers at University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital and is also involved in the Tri Delta Alumni Association of Jackson. King is a new resident to Jackson and she is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Worth.