Krewe de Compliance: Annual Compliance Training for 2026

It was a freezing parade of Mardi Gras fun on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as Mid South hosted our annual Compliance Training Event. We filled the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi, with physical, occupational, and speech therapists as well as a host of facility administrators. We'd like to thank our Mid South family of employees for attending and learning, as well as those not affiliated with our organization who joined us!

After checking in, guests enjoyed coffee and breakfast from Chic-fil-A. Charlean Williams, Vice President of HIM & Compliance, welcomed everyone and introduced Dan Ridley, Director of Employee Retention and Satisfaction. Dan greeted the crowd and led us in prayer to begin the event, specifically lifting up our brothers and sisters in the areas impacted by winter storm Fern. Next, Charlean introduced our first speaker, Julie Mitchell, JD, who presented on Compliance 101: Back to Basics.

After a mid-morning break, Charlean introduced our next speaker, Sabrena McCarley, MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, RAC-CTA. Sabrena gave an in-depth look at recent changes and developments that directly affect the way therapists mindfully treat and approach patient care. For lunch, guests enjoyed delicious sandwiches and salads from Jason's Deli.

We'd like to thank our amazing speakers for making Krewe de Compliance an excellent resource and learning opportunity for our staff and guests. Mid South would also like to recognize Charlean Williams and the HIM/Compliance Staff for their hard work in preparing for this event. Thank you to our staff at the Employee Support Center and our Regional Clinical Directors for helping keep the good times rolling all day Saturday! We can't wait to see you all again next year!

January 2026 - New Year, New Hires

We're off to an exciting start with our new hires for January--Sarah, Quincey, Jacob, and Jordan, we're so glad to have you on the Mid South team!

Sarah Cobb

Occupational Therapist at Brookdale Germantown

Sarah Cobb attended Cleveland High School and later received a bachelor’s degree from Delta State University. She attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center to receive her Master’s in Occupational Therapy, where she maintained a 4.0 GPA and was valedictorian of her class. Sarah has been married for 11 years to her husband, Deniger. They have two children, Wyatt, 7, and Charlotte, 4. They have two dogs as well—Marty, who is a senior dog, and a new puppy named Luna. Sarah enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being creative and crafty. As an occupational therapist, she values helping patients regain their independence and restore function in their daily lives.  

Quincey Swinford

Speech Pathologist at Highlands Medical Center

Quincey Swinford attended Pisgah High School in Pisgah, Alabama, and later went on to receive both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn University. Quincey takes special interest in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, dysphagia, and dyslexia. She also has experience working with patients who utilize AAC devices. Quincey is a wife and mother to three children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She chose a career in speech pathology because she believes everyone deserves a functional way to communicate and interact with others.  

Jacob Franklin

Physical Therapy Assistant at The Magnolia at Oxford Commons

Jacob Franklin attended Kirk Academy and later attended the University of Mississippi to receive a bachelor’s degree. Later, he achieved his PTA certification from Holmes Community College. Jake did multiple rotations with Mid South during his time at Holmes, and he made an incredible impression on his patients and teammates. Jake combined his love of sports and movement with a desire to help others, which fueled his passion to become a PTA. He makes it his mission to get to know each patient and learn what he can do to change their life for the better. When he isn’t working, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog.  

Jordan Boyd

Physical Therapist and Director of Rehab at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

Jordan Boyd attended DeSoto Central in Southaven, Mississippi, and later received an undergraduate degree from Alcorn State University. He obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University. Jordan is currently pursuing an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification (OCS).  As Director of Rehabilitation, Jordan will oversee both hospital and outpatient therapy services. His focus will be to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care across the continuum of services we offer. Jordan is passionate about building strong clinical teams and ensuring that patients receive consistent, effective rehab care that supports recovery, function, and long-term mobility. With a deep appreciation for music and a love for movement in all forms, Jordan takes a specialized approach to motivate and engage his patients and clinicians. Jordan has a twin brother who also works in healthcare as a physician assistant, and this experience sparked his early interest in medicine and collaborative care. Jordan chose physical therapy as his profession because of the way it blends movement science, problem solving, and human connection. Jordan looks forward to making a meaningful impact at both the patient and system level. 

Highland Hills Medical Center Outpatient Therapy Clinic Ribbon Cutting & Open House

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Mid South Rehab Services celebrated the Grand Opening of Highland Hills Medical Center's Outpatient Therapy Clinic. It was an exciting, memorable evening for our staff, partners, and the wonderful guests and members of the community who came to show their support.

The state-of-the-art therapy clinic was uniquely built in space previously part of Highland Hills' large general waiting area. Now, what was extra space is a fully-equipped therapy gym with two private treatment rooms. Patients can now receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services from our skilled, compassionate team closer to home and in their local community hospital.

Cutting the ribbon and leading the therapy team at Highland Hills is Whitney Horner, PT, DPT. Whitney is certified in functional dry needling, a sought-after pain relief solution that relieves muscle tension. With a focus on evidence-based treatment and her upbeat, "can-do" attitude, Whitney treats her patients and leads her team in a way that will benefit the new therapy program tremendously. Alexandria “Zann” Harris, OT; Megan Sigler, CCC-SLP, and Karlisha Robinson, Office Manager, complete the comprehensive therapy team.

The therapy team at Highland Hills provides comprehensive, skilled services for patients

across all age groups. Services are designed to help patients regain mobility, function, and

independence. Specialized services available include functional dry needling, myofascial

release, soft tissue mobilization, mechanical traction, game-ready, and E-stim therapy.

Patients seeking care in the following areas are encouraged to call the clinic:

• Total joint rehabilitation

• Balance and fall prevention

• Worker’s compensation

• Post-operative care

• Pain management

• Strength and conditioning

• Voice therapy

• Swallow therapy

• Cognitive retraining therapy

The outpatient therapy clinic at Highland Hills Medical Center is located just inside the

hospital’s main entrance. The address is 401 Getwell Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668. Please

call 662-855-0012 or fax your referral to 662-362-7877. The clinic is open Monday

through Friday and provides services based on each patient’s schedule.

Mid South would like to thank our friends and partners at Highland Hills Medical Center for their hard work in collaborating on this strategic partnership. We'd also like to thank our Regional Clinical Director, Lewis Bateman, PT, DPT, for his crucial role in the development of this clinic and his leadership going forward. Congrats to the team; we're proud of you!