NEW HIRE: Roberta Edwards, CCC-SLP

We are thrilled to welcome a full-time speech therapist to our comprehensive rehab team at the Jackson VA. Roberta Edwards, CCC-SLP, is a passionate therapist with a heart for the geriatric community. We can't wait to see how she helps her patients achieve optimal results and feel better in our Jackson VA facility.

Roberta attended Delta State University for her undergraduate degree, and she went on to obtain her Masters in Communicative Disorders from Jackson State University. In addition to her education background, Roberta has been in speech therapy for over 20 years. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including school systems. Because of her appreciation and passion for working with swallowing patients and the geriatric community, Roberta has decided the Jackson VA is the perfect fit for her. Roberta is specialized in VitalSTIM, DPNS, and myofacial techniques. Roberta has also implemented H20 Sips Programs at facilities where she was worked in the past, which allows speech patients to consume water safely.

Mid South welcomes Roberta to our team at the Jackson VA, and we look forward to the positive outcomes she will help our patients achieve. Welcome to the team!

OPEN HOUSE: Marion County Outpatient Rehab

On Tuesday, November 9th, Mid South celebrated our partnership with Marion General Hospital and Forrest Health at the open house event for the new, state-of-the-art outpatient therapy clinic. After months of preparation, it was such an honor to see all the hard work and dedication of our senior leadership and employees come to fruition. This incredible team is led by Director of Rehab, Jeremy Bennett, DPT. Our team also features Carroll Brown, PT; Cody Broom, DPT; Raquel Ashford, OT; Mia Luter, PTA; Naja Walton, OT; Jeremy Lynn, PTA; Nicole Greer, PTA; Alex Kitchen, SLP; Tyra Conerly, Rehab Tech, and Alesha Verdin, Office Manager. We are thrilled to have this talented, dedicated team - all under one roof - and ready to serve the residents of Marion County!

Our specialized team of therapists can help with a variety of patient needs such as:

• ACL Injuries

• Aphasia

• Apraxia

• Arthritis

• Back Pain

• Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia

• Dementia

• Dysphagia

• General Pediatric Problems

• Industrial Injuries

• Joint Replacement

• Sports Injuries

• Neck Pain

• Neurological Conditions

• Orthopaedic Surgery

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Spinal & SI Dysfunction

• TBI

• Stroke

• Whiplash & TMJ

Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and therapy techniques:

• Aquatic Therapy

• Cognitive Therapy

• E-Stim Systems

• Functional Dry Needling

• Mechanical Traction

• Myofacial Release

• Soft Tissue Mobilization

• Swallowing Management

• Ultrasound

• VitalStim

• Voice Therapy

• WorkWell

We would like to sincerely thank Alaina Cedillo, Administrator at Marion General, and our very own Felicia Murrah, CCC-SLP & RCD of South MS for their constant support and dedication to this transition. We couldn't have made this clinic a success without you two, and we appreciate your willingness to go above and beyond to help this team succeed.

It was wonderful to take a look at the updates made to the clinic and see our therapists in their element. We cannot wait to hear the stories of life-change that come from this clinic.

Halloween Dress Up & Door Decorating

This year, Mid South hosted a therapy door decorating contest, and we had wonderful participation! We were truly amazed at some of the creativity shown in this door decor - we have some talented artists who happen to be therapists at Mid South!

WINNER: North – UMMC Grenada

We were amazed by the perfect "spooky writing" on this whole design. The red balloons were a perfect tie to the movie. This one is SUPER spooky, and check out that Mid South logo!

WINNER: TN – Gardens of Germantown

We were absolutely amazed at the balloon arch on this design. How are those balloons so symmetrical and perfect? We still don't know. Such a cute concept - incredible work!

WINNER: South (K) – 360 Total Rehab Flowood

This door design was such a thoughtful concept. Our team at Flowood has been seeing TONS of pediatric patients lately, so this was the perfect tribute to those tiny tots! Brilliant!

WINNER: South (F) – The Grove

We love a Hocus Pocus reference, and these characters were so well-made and spot-on! Great work at The Grove!

WINNER: Central – Windsor Place

Anyone else have Monster Mash stuck in their head constantly lately? Windsor did such a cute job with their funky monsters - so cute!