UMMC Grenada is pleased to announce Olivia Goode, OT

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our new, full-time Occupational Therapist, Olivia Goode, OT. She serves at UMMC Grenada.

Olivia grew up in Grenada and went to Grenada High School. She has a well-rounded educational background beginning with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University and her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In addition, Olivia is a member of Alpha Theta Honor Society and Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society. Within her field of study, she is especially interested in pediatrics, women’s health, and CVA. We know that Olivia is ready to take on the occupational therapy needs of the community, and we look forward to seeing her patients’ recovery journeys.

Olivia is married to Taylor, and they have two children, Beckham, two years old, and Charlotte, four months old. Olivia chose to pursue a career in occupational therapy after realizing (when discussing career choices with her mom) how much she deeply cared for people. She later fell in love with occupational therapy. She is most passionate about pediatrics but developed an interest in pelvic floor therapy and would love to pursue further education in this field of study. Olivia’s hobbies include singing, reading books, lying on the beach, playing outside with her toddler, going to dinner with friends, doing water sports, and doing bridal/pageant makeup on the side. Olivia enjoys using her creative abilities and attributes these as one reason for her interest in Occupational Therapy. Seeing progress in work and hobbies involves using her creativity.

UMMC Grenada and Mid South Rehab value continuing education and promoting exceptional leaders. We are excited to have Olivia as a partner. We look forward to many opportunities for her to further her education and specialize in certification and training. We know she will have opportunities to improve our company, UMMC Grenada, and our patients in her new role.

Brookdale Hattiesburg Welcomes Sloane Parker, SLP

We are excited to announce the hiring of our new, full-time Speech Language Pathologist, Sloane Parker, SLP. She serves at Brookdale Hattiesburg. Sloane received her undergraduate and graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Southern Mississippi, where she completed various clinical experiences across settings such as university clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient facilities. During her medical externship, she had the opportunity to work with Mid South’s Carla Magee, CCC-SLP, in Prentiss, MS. Carla opened her eyes to treating adult and geriatric patients, and Sloane was hooked. Sloane was on the President and Deans list at the University of Southern Mississippi. In addition, she is the recipient of the Caroline Felscher Outstanding Senior Tri Delta Member Award and the Graduate Academic Excellence Award. Sloane has a special interest in Dysphagia, Pediatrics, Autism, Expressive/ Receptive Language, Speech/Language, and Cognitive Communication Disorders as part of her field of study.

Sloane chose to pursue a career in speech therapy as she learned how much it improved the quality of

life for others. With a servant’s heart like hers, we know she’ll fit right in at Mid South and be ready to

take on the speech therapy needs of the community, and we cannot wait to see her patients’ recovery

journeys. When she is not at work, she enjoys shopping, playing with her cat Binx, decorating, and

spending time with friends and family.

Mid South Rehab values the continuing education and promotion of exceptional leaders. We are excited to have Sloane as a partner in our company, and we look forward to many opportunities for her to further her education and specialize in certification and training. Sloane is excited to join Mid South, and we are thrilled to have her. We look forward to her progress and know she will have opportunities to improve the lives of our patients in her new role.

Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home Welcomes Laura Leigh White, SLP

We are excited to announce the hiring of a full-time speech-language pathologist, Laura Leigh White, SLP at Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home. Laura Leigh has an impressive, well-rounded background in her field, beginning with a solid education foundation from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, she was a recipient of the highest honors in her class and is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society.

We know that Laura Leigh is prepared to take on the speech therapy needs of the community, and we cannot wait to see her progress in this full-time role. Laura Leigh has a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aphasia, Dementia, and Pediatrics.

Laura Leigh is engaged to her fiancé, Connor. When she is not helping patients recover, she enjoys reading a good mystery book, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family in Brookhaven, MS. She has been a speech therapist for two years, primarily working in schools. She is excited to join

Mid South and help those with needs on different levels.

Mid South Rehab values the continuing education and promotion of exceptional leaders. We are excited to have Laura Leigh as a partner in our company, and we 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 the lives of our patients in her new role at Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home.