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Belmont Family Medical Clinic recently honored admission/discharge specialist Savanah Pruitt with Star of the Month for her exemplary dedication to her patients and teammates. Savannah joined the NMHS team in 2022. Savanah was nominated by her teammates for her instrumental role in solving billing process issues. According to her nomination, she is always willing to help her teammates and contributes enthusiastically to the Belmont Family Medical Clinic's creative team. Savanah says the best part of her job is having the opportunity to lift a patient's spirits, even if it's just with a smile. Congratulations on this exciting recognition, Savanah! We are so lucky to have you on our team!

North Mississippi Regional Pain Consultants welcomes Starkville native Dr. Larry Crowell, interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine physician. He specializes in spinal injections for back and neck pain, musculoskeletal pain in general, sports medicine, ultrasound-guided injections and regenerative medicine, including platelet rich plasma (PRP). Dr. Crowell sees patients at North Mississippi Regional Pain Consultants, located in Longtown Medical Park, 4381 S. Eason Blvd., Tupelo. Dr. Crowell chose his career path after a painful injury of his own. “More than 20 years ago, I injured my back somewhat severely and experienced near constant back and leg pain that ended my college football career,” he says. “My experience inspired me to become a physician who specializes in spine and musculoskeletal pain so I might help those who are limited by pain like I once was.” Read more about Dr. Crowell at: https://bit.ly/4dVOZIY

NMMC-Tupelo recently honored registered nurse Natalie Cantrell for her exceptional dedication to advocating for her patients. Natalie joined the NMHS Resource Pool team in 2022. According to her nomination, a patient was experiencing puzzling symptoms that had remained unresolved and ongoing. "This was by far the best experience we have ever had," writes the nomination. "Natalie advocated when my wife couldn't and when I did not know what to do or say." After a review of the patient's symptoms and medical history, Natalie advocated for specific testing that could give the patient a clearer diagnosis. Her suspicion was on target and the patient was able to make significant progress toward managing her symptoms. The patient expressed that Natalie was always willing to help and made her and her husband feel like they were in exceptionally compassionate hands. The DAISY Award is a national recognition given to extraordinary nurses to honor their commitment to exceptional patient care. Congratulations again to Natalie! We are so grateful our patients get to witness your kindness and passion for nursing.

Happy #RCWeek24 to our dedicated team of respiratory therapists at North Mississippi Health Services! Your unwavering commitment to helping others breathe easier deserves to be celebrated and recognized. Connect your passion to your purpose with a career in respiratory therapy at North Mississippi Health Services! Visit www.nmhs.net/careers for more information.

NMMC-Tupelo recently honored Deeanna Gray with a BEE Award for her exceptional dedication to our patients and her teammates. Deanna joined the NMHS team in 2017, beginning her tenure as a Certified Nurses Aid and Unit Coordinator. Deeanna was nominated for the BEE Award by a peer who witnessed her efforts to go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for a discharged patient. After learning that this patient had unintentionally left behind their laptop, Deeanna took time after her shift to hand deliver the valuables to the patient at her home. Congratulations to Deeanna on this outstanding recognition! Taking the time to make sure the patient was reconnected with her belongings showcases Deeanna's Servant's Heart and compassion. We are so grateful our patients can witness your kindness in action, Deeanna! The BEE Award recognizes support staff who go above and beyond to provide excellent patient care. Winners are celebrated and receive a certificate and pin, as well as flowers donated by Bishop’s Flower Shop. Nomination forms are available throughout NMMC or at www.nmhs.net/bee-award. For more information, call (662) 377-3431 or email [email protected]. #WhatConnectsYou

Respiratory Care Week is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the dedicated respiratory therapists who are crucial in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions. “Respiratory therapists provide unparalleled care to their patients, and work with multiple departments to maintain the best outcomes and improved quality of life, all while attempting to minimize hospital readmissions. We recognize and celebrate their dedication to the profession and to the industry during RC Week,” said Dan Garrett, Executive Director of the American Association for Respiratory Care. Join us in celebrating our team of compassionate respiratory therapists and everything they do to keep our communities breathing! Where every breath is an opportunity for hope, our respiratory therapists go the extra mile! To learn more about how you can connect your passion to your purpose at North Mississippi Health Services, visit www.nmhs.net/careers #RCWeek24 #respiratorytherapy #respiratorycare #journeytogetherimpactforever

Pulmonary Consultants recently opened a second location, now providing care for lung and respiratory conditions to patients in the Monroe County area. Overseen by board-certified pulmonologists, the Amory clinic is now accepting new patients for pulmonary care and sleep medicine. Joining the physicians at Pulmonary Consultants-Amory is nurse practitioner Laken Morrison, FNP-C. “I chose a career in health care to be able to build relationships with patients and have a direct impact on their lives,” said Laken. “I also love that health care is constantly growing and evolving; therefore, I feel like I am in a field where I get to continue to learn and grow.” https://bit.ly/4eSBT0a

Our Surgical Services representatives were on the ground at the Lee County Career Fair this past week! Seniors from the towns of Mooreville, Saltillo and Shannon were treated to hands-on demonstrations including the laparoscopic surgery process and how to dress to prepare for operations. Surgery is all about teamwork and we feel privileged to have such a great team running our operation rooms at NMHS facilities! If you're interested in learning more about a career in our surgical center, visit www.nmhs.net/careers today!

Respiratory Therapists play an integral role in patients’ health care journeys where each breath is an opportunity for hope. This Respiratory Care Week, we honor our Respiratory Therapists and their continued efforts to foster hope through healthy airways and saving lives. Kim Corzine, assistant director of respiratory therapy at NMMC-Tupelo has been helping patients breathe better for 38 years. As a young child, Kim witnessed first-hand the importance of breathing, sharing how she would watch her cousin with Cystic Fibrosis would shake from the coughing spells. “I can still recall how helpless I felt when she struggled to breathe,” she shares. Kim knew she wanted to help her community and a chance radio commercial in 1982 showed her the way to connect her passion with her purpose. The Itawamba Community College Respiratory Therapy Program was accepting applications – Kim called immediately to enroll. “Respiratory therapy,” Kim says, “is about making connections – sometimes, it is with the patient or their family. Sometimes it involves helping them to breathe better, while other times, it’s showing them kindness.” Thirty-eight years later, Kim believes NMMC-Tupelo is her home. Born in our Labor and Delivery unit, which is now where our Respiratory Department is located, Kim’s teammates joke that she never left once she was born. “I just rolled over and went to work,” she shares with a smile. Join a team of respiratory professionals and connect your passion to your purpose today! Visit www.nmhs.net/careers for more information.

Over the last decade, a number of advanced surgical procedures incorporated into the breast care program at North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo have improved the breast cancer treatment experience for patients.