Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. 41st Anniversary Gala

WELCOME Exclusive

Honored Guests VIRTUAL
EVENT
TO
SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, INC.’S

Saturday, June 26, 2021

A ONE-TIME EVENT HIGHLIGHTING GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OVER THE LAST FOUR DECADES.

SELECT SPEAKERS | LOCAL DIGNITARIES | SILENT AUCTION

Virtual Gala Begins @ 6PM

A letter from our

CEO
Dr. Geroldean Dyse

Welcome to Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
(SeMRHI) On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, and myself,
we thank you for choosing SeMRHI as your medical home. SeMRHI’s
dedicated to community wellness! SeMRHI is dedicated to you!




The health of our communities as a whole depends on having a
place to go for primary care. Primary care is critical for identifying and treating health problems
so that people can avoid serious and preventable illnesses. Yet, today many families face barriers
to healthcare including accessibility and affordability.

The patients we serve face countless barriers to accessing consistent healthcare. Factors such
as lack of insurance, limited income, and little or no transportation options leave many working
families and entire communities with few options for care.

As a network of community health centers, Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.,
is the solution. We have been providing affordable quality primary and preventive healthcare in
a patient centered, safe, compassionate environment for more than 40 years.

The success of SeMRHI is largely attributed to its dedication to the community and meeting
the needs of the community and meeting the needs of its patients.

For information about Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
please visit our website at www.semrhi.com.

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Master of Ceremony
Dr. Brandon Coleman, Chief Medical Officer

Opening Remarks/Welcome
Dr. Geroldean Dyse, Chief Executive Officer

Greeting/Remarks
Mayor Toby Barker, City of Hattiesburg

The Importance of Community Health Centers
Dr. Thomas Dobbs, III MD, MPH - State Health Department

Sponsor Recognition

SeMRHI: Dedicated to Community Wellness! Dedicated to YOU!
Charnay Ingram, Director of Pharmacy
Charles Diamond, FNP-BC
Tonya Green, Director of Social Services
Ronda Eason-Hinton, FNP-BC

SeMRHI: Dedicated to Community Wellness! Dedicated to YOU!
Premier Sponsor
William Carey University Recognition

Entertainment
Painting & Creation of the “Hope” art piece by Kym Garraway

SeMRHI: Dedicated to Community Wellness! Dedicated to YOU!
Trish Brix-Baskin, LCSW
Shanell Williamson, Community Health Worker
Dr. Mackenzie Martin, DDS
Vickie Martin, Director of Operations

Patient Testimonial

SeMRHI: Dedicated to Community Wellness! Dedicated to YOU!
Pati Knight, Director of Corporate Compliance

Special Remarks
Bill Folkes, SeMRHI Board President
Kaye Ray, Former SeMRHI Chief Executive Officer

Closing Remarks
Thank you all for celebrating this major milestone with SeMRHI!

SeMRHI: Dedicated to Community Wellness! Dedicated to YOU!

About Us

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. was formally organized in May
1979 for the purpose of improving the health status of the residents of a predominantly
rural area of southeast Mississippi. SeMRHI received its initial operational grant from
the Public Health Service in September 1979. The organization began delivering
primary care services in 1980 at its first clinic in the Town of Sumrall, serving the
residents of Lamar and Covington Counties. Later that year, a second clinic was
opened in the Town of New Augusta, serving the residents of Perry County. The
following year, a third clinic was opened in the Town of Seminary in Covington County.

In October 1994, SeMRHI received approval for a major expansion of services to
the City of Hattiesburg through Section 330 Community Health Center funds. A
temporary facility was arranged, equipment was purchased, staff was hired and
trained, and the delivery of services began in February 1995. A 6,700 sq. ft. building
to house the Hattiesburg Family Health Center operation and the administrative
staff of the organization, was completed in May 1997. This building was owned by
the corporation with financing arranged through a local bank.

New clinic sites were added in October 1997 and July 1998 in the towns of Brooklyn
and Lumberton. State funds were awarded in 1999 through the Mississippi Qualified
Health Center Program, and SeMRHI utilized the funds to subsidize the establishment
of a dental clinic and a Social Services Department. The department started with
one full time social worker. As this service has grown, other social workers and
nurse case managers have been added to the Social Services Department.

Respectively followed by the Dental Center and Women’s Health Center in 2000,
Hattiesburg Family Health Center-Downtown was opened in 2001 and Beaumont
Family Health Center in 2002. Lillie Burney Clinic opened in August 2004 and the
Pharmacy Assistance Center opened in September 2004. The other clinics followed
close behind: November 2005, SeMRHI was approved to have a clinic in the Hattiesburg
High School. The latter part of 2006, a building was placed on the campus for the
High School and Community Clinic; Minor Care and Picayune 2007; Petal School
Clinic 2014; and, N.R. Burger 2015. With all the achievements of the clinics

SeMRHI has a total of 18 community health Mission Statement
centers that serve the Pinebelt area and the
surrounding communities, providing access To provide access to affordable
to much needed health care. quality primary and preventative
healthcare to our communities
In March 2018, SeMRHI constructed a new in a patient centered, safe,
Support Services Center in Hattiesburg compassionate environment.
housing our Vision, Nutrition, and Behavioral
Health services and includes a new and Vision Statement
improved Pharmacy with a drive-thru.
Also, a new location was established for To be recognized as a leader in
the Minor Care Clinic in May 2018. providing accessible, affordable,
and quality healthcare, while
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, reducing health disparities and
Inc. has provided health care services to improving health outcomes.
more than 38,000 individuals per year.
Approximately 64% of SeMRHI patients are Values Statement
made up of the female patient population.
More than 100,000 health visits have been We are committed to the highest
recorded during each of the past few years standards of ethics and integrity.
for the patient population served by SeMRHI. We are responsible to our
Full prenatal care is being provided to almost patients, and their families, to
500 women annually. the environments and to the
communities we serve. Our team
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, provides quality services in a
Inc. could not have achieved its current level courteous and respectful manner.
of success without many effective partners Our interactions with all segments
in the community. of the community reflect the high
standards we profess.

Providing Quality Healthcare Since

1980

Board M2021eSmEbMeRrsHI& Chiefs

Bill Folkes Derrick Autmon Joyce Woullard Maxine Bolton
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Huldah Ingram Nanni Freeman Larry Davis Karen Speed Sharene Conerly

Kermit Rayborn Frankie Thomas Ginger Burks Kathryn Garner

2021 SEMRHI | CHIEFS OF STAFF

Dr. Geroldean Dyse Janice Robinson Brandon Coleman, DO Polly Eubanks
Chief Executive Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief Medical Officer Chief Financial Officer



SPONSORS & CONTRIBUTORS

Support Sponsors

RJ Young | Elkins Wholesale, Inc. | Wayne LeBleu & Associates, Inc.

Hattiesburg Alumae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Zachary & Leggett, PLLC | Mr. Sippi Beverages | Breland’s Tree Service
Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corp | Toyota of Hattiesburg

Auction Donors

Toyota Hattiesburg | YMCA - Hattiesburg/Petal | Nexstar/WHLT-TV
Harrah’s Gulf Coast | IP Casino·Resort·Spa | Kym Garraway-Braley

Hotel Indigo | Massage Envy | Kayleigh Browne

ALL DONATIONS WELCOME
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