Mid South Welcomes Teandra Averett, SLP, who serves at Copiah County Medical Center.

We are delighted to announce our new full-time Speech Language Pathologist, Teandra Averett, SLP. She serves at Copiah County Medical Center.

Teandra received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from Jackson State University. In speech-language pathology, she is particularly interested in articulation, voice, dysphagia, language, and cognitive communication disorders.

Teandra lives in Jackson with her family. She chose speech-language pathology because she has always been interested in an individual’s spoken dialect. She gained interest in the therapy world because her mom worked as an RT for over 25 years. Teandra’s hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, and shopping.

We are excited to welcome Teandra to our therapy team at Copiah County Medical Center and confident that she will make significant contributions to our organization while positively impacting the lives of our patients.

Mid South Welcomes Cameron Newell, PTA/DOR, who serves at Copiah County Medical Center.

We are excited to announce our full-time Physical Therapy Assistant and Director of Rehab, Cameron

Newell, PTA/DOR, who serves at Copiah County Medical Center. Cameron earned his Associate of

Applied Science in Physical Therapy from Hinds Community College.

Cameron is married to Carla, and they have three children - Anna Linley (13), Griffin (11), and Ellie

Parker (5). He chose to become a PTA due to a sports injury in high school, resulting in tearing his right ACL. Cameron’s hobbies include hunting and spending time with family.

We are thrilled to welcome Cameron to Mid South and our team at Copiah Medical Center. Mid South

values continuing education and promoting exceptional leaders. We are excited to have Cameron as a

partner and leader in our company. We are confident that his expertise and dedication to enhancing the

quality of our patient’s lives will make a positive impact.

Happy SLP Month!

The month of May brings spring flowers, as they say. It also brings an opportunity to appreciate and recognize our wonderful Mid South Rehab Speech-Language Pathologists. This year is especially significant as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) celebrates its 100th anniversary. For a century, ASHA has been a steadfast champion for its members and the science and practice of addressing communication disorders. They have empowered millions to connect, thrive, and achieve effective communication.

From advancing groundbreaking research to advocating for key legislation, ASHA’s legacy is built on the transformative work of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, and assistants. As we celebrate their past achievements, we are inspired by the possibilities ahead.

Let's take a moment to personally thank our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists for their incredible work and commitment. Your efforts make a profound difference in the lives of so many, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.

 ASHA’s Impact: 100 Years of Transforming Lives

During the past 100 years, the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology have grown to become vital parts of our health care and education systems. Audiologists and SLPs have helped countless people communicate more effectively.

Working directly with patients and students isn’t the only way our professions make an impact. ASHA funds and advocates for key legislation and enables innovation. For example, ASHA published telepractice guidelines long before the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a leading voice in telehealth services. ASHA has also been involved in passing important legislation, such as federally funded newborn hearing screenings, essential for the early detection of hearing loss in children, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which ensures that all children have access to a free, appropriate public education.

Mid South appreciates all you do!

Regena Cooper, MS

Vice-President Human Resources

Direct Phone/Fax 601-909-4417

Office Phone 601-605-6777

Email rcooper@midsouthrehab.com

Web www.midsouthrehab.com 

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