Employee of the Quarter Award: Emily Barrett, COTA & DOR - Pearl River County Hospital & NH

We would like to congratulate Emily Barrett, COTA & DOR at Pearl River County Hospital and Nursing Home in Poplarville, MS, on her achievement in being voted Employee of the Quarter for South MS Region II. Emily's team nominated her for this award because of her constant support, willingness to help, and kindhearted disposition. She is a joy and help to her patients and a wonderful leader for her incredible therapy team.

We celebrated Emily's award at Deb's Pizza and Pasta. Felicia Murrah, CCC-SLP and RCD South MS II, told the team that they should be prepared to discuss documentation after lunch. Emily came prepared with her notebook and pen, only to find that documentation was not the subject of the day - she was!

Scott Stinson, VP of HR; Shelly Aaron, Senior Recruiter; Kayla McInnis, HR Generalist and Lee Catherine Hodges, Marketing, attended the luncheon with the team to celebrate.

Congratulations, Emily, on this wonderful achievement! We are so thankful to have you as leader of our team at Pearl River and as part of our Mid South family. We appreciate you all so much!

NEW HIRE: Lewis Bateman, DPT

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of a full-time physical therapist for North Mississippi Medical Center - Eupora, Lewis Bateman, DPT. We know that Lewis is prepared to take on the physical therapy needs of your community, and we can’t wait to see how his patients recover. We think that his strength, compassion, and wonderful clinical training will make him a special addition to the therapy team at North Mississippi Medical Center - Eupora.

Lewis is a recent graduate from William Carey’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. He is excited to be part of the growing therapy program in Eupora, and he looks forward to someday receiving special certifications like OCS and functional dry needling. His passion for all patients is admirable, and his respect and appreciation for the geriatric community is truly remarkable.

We welcome Lewis to this incredible team of therapists. Congratulations, Lewis! We are so thankful to have you as part of the Mid South family and the incredible team of healthcare heroes at North Mississippi Medical Center - Eupora.

NEW HIRE: Cody Broom, DPT

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of a full-time physical therapist for Marion General Hospital - Cody Broom, DPT. We know that Cody is prepared to take on the physical therapy needs of your community, and we can’t wait to see how his patients recover. We think that his strength, compassion, and wonderful clinical training will make him a special addition to the therapy team at Marion General Hospital.

Cody is a recent graduate from William Carey’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. He is excited to be part of the growing therapy program at Marion General, and he looks forward to someday receiving special certifications like OCS and functional dry needling. His passion for all patients is admirable, and he most enjoys treating orthopaedic and geriatric patients.

We welcome Cody to this incredible team of therapists. Congratulations, Cody! We are so thankful to have you as part of the Mid South family and the incredible team of healthcare heroes at Marion General Hospital.