MRC News

Methodist Rehabilitation Center urges swimmers, divers to 'think first' about safety

JACKSON—Physicians at Methodist Rehabilitation Center are encouraging swimmers and divers to think first about safety, especially during the summer months.

“Each year, about 1,000 diving-related injuries occur”, said Dr. Rahul Vohra, medical director at Methodist Rehab. “This accounts for 10 percent of all spinal cord injuries and 60 percent of all recreational injuries.”

Dr. Vohra recommends always checking the water for a minimum depth of ten feet before diving or jumping in and to be aware of “no diving” or “no swimming” signs.

Sammy Safety encourages Hattiesburg children to 'think first' about injury prevention

HATTIESBURG, Miss.—Sammy Safety, Methodist Rehabilitation Center’s certified safety superhero, encouraged children in south Mississippi to always think first about safety and injury prevention when he visited Hattiesburg on June 3-4.

Sammy is part of Think First, the Jackson hospital’s statewide injury prevention program aimed at young children and teenagers that tries to prevent spinal cord, brain and other traumatic injuries by focusing on bicycle, automobile, firearm, boat, swimming and diving safety.

Work of award-winning artists with disabilities to tour state

JACKSON, Miss.—Award-winning artwork from this year’s Goodwill Art Show will be on display in Mississippi museums.

The top three winners in the adult and student divisions will have their artwork shown in a special exhibit at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs and other museums across the state have expressed an interest in displaying their work.

Amputation, new leg help Brandon man get life back on track

FLOWOOD, Miss.—For Reggie Methvin, hearing a doctor suggest that he should consider an amputation of his right leg below the knee was a good thing.

After his heel was severely fractured in a fall off a ladder in December 1999, the Brandon resident hobbled around on crutches for nearly two years with a chronic draining infection before he found a physician who realized that an amputation and prosthetic leg would probably bring an end to the pain and give him back the one thing he coveted more than anything else—the ability to walk without aid.

Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Reservoir Patrol remind Mississippi boaters to 'think first' about safety this summer

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss.—Methodist Rehabilitation Center and the Reservoir Patrol at the Ross Barnett Reservoir are teaming up to remind Mississippi boaters to always think first about safety this summer, especially during the long Memorial Day weekend.

“The most common accidents we see involve the reckless operation of boats or people who’ve drowned because they weren’t wearing life vests,” said Reservoir Patrol Chief James Stepp. “Often boats get too close to other boats, travel too fast, jump wakes and circle other boats too closely.”

Hospital to honor Eagle Scouts at banquet

JACKSON, Miss.--Two members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 401 will be honored for having earned the prestigious title of Eagle Scout at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Methodist Rehabilitation Center.

Aaron Miller and Jason Bridges, both of the metro area, will become the sixth and seventh Eagle Scouts in Troop 401’s 10-year history.

Although no current members are disabled, Troop 401 was founded by Methodist Rehab to make sure all young men have the opportunity to be a part of scouting.

Summer trauma season brings heightened alert for parents and kids

JACKSON, Miss.--Physicians at Methodist Rehabilitation Center are urging parents and children to think first about safety and injury prevention, especially during the summer.

The period between May and August is known as the trauma season because of the increased number of injuries that occur.

Methodist Rehab physicians stress need for increased awareness, prevention of stroke

JACKSON, Miss.—Physicians at Methodist Rehabilitation Center want Mississippians to know the risk factors and warning signs of stroke—the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the state.

Amazing teen comes out swinging with new sports arm

FLOWOOD, Miss.—You should see the smile on Charlie Rogers’ face.

When the 16 year-old Nashville teen plays catch with his dad, it’s hard to tell who’s having more fun.

As Charlie zooms around Methodist Rehabilitation Center’s east campus in his wheelchair catching baseballs and slinging them back, he uses a specially designed sports arm that looks like a lacrosse stick complete with basket.

Methodist Rehabilitation Center names Silver Creek resident support services employee of the quarter

JACKSON, Miss.—Ella Payton, a rehab technician in the brain injury program at Methodist Rehabilitation Center, has been named support services employee of the quarter by the Jackson Hospital.

Payton, a Silver Creek resident, has worked for five years at Methodist Rehab. She is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

As a rehab technician, Payton helps patients get to appointments on time and also helps some patients get dressed. She’s also been known to give haircuts.

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