Windsor Place Welcomes Jada Mims, PTA

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of full-time Physical Therapy Assistant Jada Mims, PTA. She serves at Windsor Place.

Jada, PTA, graduated from Holmes Community College and was awarded her Physical Therapy Assistant degree.

Jada grew up in Winona and went to Winona Christian School. She is the youngest of six and the only girl in her family. She currently lives in Starkville. Jada chose the field of physical therapy after undergoing knee surgery and going through recovery in physical therapy while in high school. Growing up, she spent time with her grandmother, helping whenever needed and being her right hand through multiple replacement surgeries. She feels like this is where her love of helping and working with the geriatric population began and continues growing as she has the opportunity to work in skilled nursing facilities.

In her spare time, Jada enjoys working out, cleaning and organizing, and spending time with her family.

We are excited to have Jada as a partner and look forward to many opportunities for her to further her education and specialize in certification and training. We look forward to her progress and know she will have opportunities to improve our company, Windsor Place, and our patients’ lives in her new role.

Roberta Edwards, SLP at Jackson VA Home is our 2023 Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Roberta Edwards, SLP at Jackson VA Home!!! Roberta was nominated and selected for this distinguished award.

Dear Team,

It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce Roberta Edwards as the Employee of the Year for Mid South Rehab Services. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Roberta's outstanding character, unwavering drive, and invaluable contributions to our company's success.

Roberta's dedication and expertise as a Speech Therapist have earned her the highest praise from Kim Rayburn, Regional Clinical Director. According to Kim, Roberta is unequivocally the best Speech Therapist in the region and quite possibly in the entire company. Her profound knowledge and expertise are evident through the exceptional outcomes she achieves with her patients. Moreover, Roberta's meticulous and timely paperwork sets a standard of excellence for all. Her efficiency consistently surpasses goals, making her an invaluable asset to our team.

In addition to her exceptional professional skills, Roberta's commitment and willingness to go above and beyond are truly remarkable. She has exemplified this through her willingness to travel to any location at any time, displaying unwavering dedication to our patients and our organization. For six months, Roberta selflessly covered the SLP position in Rolling Fork while continuing her full-time role at Jackson, VA. Her selflessness, reliability, and commitment to our mission are truly commendable.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Roberta's warm and pleasant demeanor creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere for everyone around her. Her genuine smile and constant kindness make her a joy to work with. Roberta's unwavering faith and embodiment of Christian values make her a beautiful sister to us all, as she consistently walks the walk and talks the talk.

Even during her own personal challenges, Roberta continued to serve our patients by performing telehealth services while recovering from two surgeries, and ongoing health challenges. Her resilience, determination, and commitment to our company's mission are truly awe-inspiring.

Roberta, you are exceptionally deserving of this recognition, and you have been a true blessing to our company. Your unwavering commitment, remarkable expertise, and outstanding character make you the epitome of excellence. On behalf of the entire team at Mid South Rehab Services, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude for your exceptional contributions.

Please join me in celebrating Roberta Edwards as our Employee of the Year. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication.

Sincerely,

Steven L. Cole

President and Chief Executive Officer

Pictured left to right: Megan Slee, PT, DOR; Jordan Ingram, COTA; Kim Rayburn, M.S. CCC-SLP, RCD Central MS; Roberta Edwards, SLP; Mark Buckley, DPT, VP of Clinical Operations; and Steven Cole, President and CEO.

OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION MARION COUNTY – FORREST HEALTH: Bigger, Better, Stronger

by Felicia Murrah, M.S. CCC-SLP/ RCD South MS

Some say change is scary, stressful, and overwhelming. Others say change is good. Recently, the employees of Outpatient Rehabilitation Marion County embraced extensive changes head-on and did so with a positive outlook. January 2024 brought about a huge move for our therapy team into a new and completely remodeled location. In addition, 2024 has also brought along a new member to our team in Julie Freeman, DPT. Both the day-to-day operations and the acclimation to the new space have been significant adjustments. Despite profound changes that have taken place, and inevitably more to come, the staff have stepped up with grace and embraced them. For this, they will be bigger, better, and stronger.

Our team is now acclimated to our new therapy clinic and ready to serve our patients with the absolute best care across all disciplines. In fact, we offer a comprehensive therapy unit with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for all ages. We have an outstanding team of quality people. Our team truly gets to know their patients and treats them like family throughout the therapy regimen. Individualized care is particularly important to us, and once a patient is treated by one of our therapists, s/he becomes part of our family. Our team yields outstanding functional outcomes with our patients, as well as patient satisfaction. In fact, our team is nationally ranked in those areas. Important for the community to know is that we also accept all types of insurance, with Forrest Health providing billing for our services. We cannot wait to serve you in bigger, better, and stronger ways!

Finally, we would like to take the opportunity to give a special thanks to James “Jimbo” Turnage, administrator at Marion General Hospital, for his efforts in helping us get the clinic up and running. We would not have had as smooth a transition without Jimbo and his team helping us along the way. We appreciate you all!

Medical conditions we treat and specializations we provide:

• Functional Dry Needling

• Sports & Orthopedic Therapy

• Game Ready

• FCE Work Screens

• Myofascial Release

• Pelvic Health Rehab

• LSVT BIG

• E-Stim Systems

• Swallow Therapy

• Vital Stim

• Cognitive Retraining

• Pediatric Therapy