Director of Rehab Training: Charting the Course 2021

On Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, Mid South Rehab Services hosted our annual Director of Rehab Training Conference: Charting the Course, at the Country Club of Jackson. We were absolutely thrilled to see the faces of our Directors of Rehab, Regional Clinical Directors, and Employee Support Center crew all in one place. This event was held virtually last year, and we certainly enjoyed the chance to gather together to look at the coming changes in the therapy industry and learn from the past year's experiences.

We began the morning with a come-and-go breakfast and coffee provided by Country Club of Jackson. Mr. Steven Cole, President & CEO, began the event with a very personal, reassuring message about his faith and commitment to the company. Lee Catherine Hodges, Marketing & Graphic Design, shared a new way to request marketing materials and encouraged Directors of Rehab to attend Gather, Mid South's weekly prayer and devotion time. Our Marketing and New Business Developer, Sarah Thomas, shared inspiration to our therapists and entertained us with her unique insights as the first female referee in the NFL. Next, Director of IT, Keith Levine, shared a variety of important topics regarding information technology and security. His plans to streamline getting help and fixing problems for therapists is sure to be beneficial in the near future! After Keith's presentation, we took a break and drew our first door prize winner, Taylor Weber-Brandon of The Village at Primacy Place. All door prize winners received a free set of Mid South scrubs!

After the break, our therapists broke out into facility type groups to attend their breakout sessions of finance, compliance, and clinical operations. These breakout sessions are highly specific and allow the heads of these departments to go into more specific detail than if they were to address the company as a whole on these topics.

After one breakout session, we took a break for lunch, which was prepared and served by Country Club of Jackson. We enjoyed a summer salad, chicken entree, and a delicious skillet cookie for dessert. Our wonderful lunch speaker was Dan Ridley, an incredible encourager and speaker on Godly leadership and success in companies. Dan did an incredible job reminding us of the power of a thoughtful, kind word, an enjoyable gift, and the Word of God. Thank you so much for coming and sharing the Word of God with us, Dan!

We went to work again after our lunch break with therapists attending back to back breakout sessions. After those meetings, we reconvened in the ballroom for a quick cookie break as we heard from our new Vice President of Human Resources, Scott Stinson. Scott has a wonderful history with Mid South, having been our Director of HR years ago. We are so thankful to have him back with us as he leads our growing Human Resources department so wisely and kindly. Directors of Rehab also were able to hear from Senior Recruiter, Shelly Aaron, as she shared her personal appreciation for the work our therapists do.

Next, our therapists grouped themselves according to region to participate in the Regional Challenge. It was a tumultuous battle to see who could answer questions from the day's lectures the most quickly and accurately! Congratulations to our Tennessee Region on winning that challenge!

Next, we announced the winners of Facility of Excellence, a special award given to facilities that perform well in every category and aspect of the business. Our hospital category winner was Field Health System of Centreville, MS (South MS Karen); SNF category winner was The Arbor of Ridgeland, MS (Central MS Kim); ILF category winner was Brookdale Clinton of Clinton, MS (Central MS Kim.) We are so proud of these incredible facilities as they truly exemplify what Mid South has always been committed to achieving. The decision on who wins Facility of Excellence is always a challenge for our senior leaders as so many facilities truly blow us away with their outcomes and customer service. We are so thankful for our incredible strategic partners, Directors of Rehab, and Regional Clinical Directors for all they do to truly make this company a success.

NEW HIRE: Naja Walton, OT

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of a full-time occupational therapist for Marion General Hospital - Naja Walton, OT. We know that Naja is prepared to take on the occupational therapy needs of your community, and we can’t wait to see how her patients recover. We think that her understanding, kind disposition and wonderful clinical training will make her a special addition to the therapy team at Marion General Hospital.

Naja is a recent graduate from The Univeristy of Mississippi Medical Center. She is excited to be part of the growing therapy program at Marion General. She looks forward to helping a variety of patients see results, and she takes special interest in working with neuro patients.

We welcome Naja to this incredible team of therapists led by Director of Rehab, Jeremy Bennett, DPT. The team also consists of Mia Luter, PTA, and Christina Nichols Jones, office manager. Speech therapy services are also available at Marion General Hospital. Congratulations and welcome to the team, Naja!

Welcome to The Homestead: Ribbon Cutting & Facility Tour

Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art assisted living facility, The Homestead. Located on Mississippi's Gulf Coast in D'Iberville, The Homestead is a newly-built, luxurious 40 bed assisted living facility. We are absolutely thrilled for our good friends at Generations Healthcare as they celebrate the opening of this beautiful facility - we know that so many incredible members of the coastal community will be proud to call The Homestead their home. Many congratulations to our friends Avonna Cain, President of Generations, and Jennifer Cain, Vice President of Generations.

Generations Healthcare has been operating nursing facilities since 1968, and Mid South is proud to offer comprehensive therapy services to all three of their facilities: Azalea Gardens Nursing Center in Wiggins; Greenbriar Nursing Center and The Homestead, which share a campus in D'Iberville. Greenbriar Nursing Center and The Homestead are conveniently located in D'Iberville, less than a mile from The Promenade.

The Homestead truly creates a home for residents - everything they need is under one roof! Residents will enjoy a variety of in-house services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, hair and beauty services, and general healthcare services provided by a local physician. Because The Homestead is a relatively small assisted living facility, activities are highly customizable and readily available. Many common areas, indoor and outdoor, allow for games, hobbies, and crafting, and residents also have access to the beautiful theatre, complete with a popcorn machine.

Dining at The Homestead is exquisite. Residents have a variety of always-available options as well as access to The Bistro for meals. Coffee is always available, and the facility also hosts a cocktail hour. The Homestead's Chef Jeff Horgan makes dining on campus a delight!

The Homestead is truly a comfortable, relaxing environment, decorated thoughtfully with crisp whites, coastal blues, and tall, spacious ceilings. The hallways of the facility are named after local streets, and the walls are decorated with framed local postcards. The living quarters are roomy with plenty of space for your personal belongings. The common areas are cozy, and the outdoor areas are beautifully landscaped and maintained. Residents will enjoy a small garden outside the therapy department where President & CEO of Mid South Rehab, Steven Cole, helped Mrs. Avonna Cain plant the Meyer lemon tree Mid South brought as a welcome gift.

We are proud to offer an in-house, comprehensive therapy program at The Homestead. From fall prevention to chronic pain, our team is fully prepared to help residents feel their best. Director of Rehab, Anne Gomila, OTR/L, has a well-rounded background in occupational therapy, and she leads a team dedicated to helping residents live comfortably and safely on their own. The therapy team at The Homestead also includes Katie Allement, CCC-SLP; Anna Satcher, COTA; Kathleen Boone, PTA; Kelsi Weaver, DPT; and Deborah Mathis, office manager.

If you or a loved one are ready to make the move to assisted living, learn more about The Homestead at www.thehomesteadal.com. The Homestead is now accepting residents, so reserve your space soon!