NMMC is a 650 bed facility located in Tupelo, Mississippi. The Food and Nutrition Services Department utilizes a cook/chill central commissary system that produces bulk food for multiple facilities and serves it on a variety of patient service systems. Retail customers include NMMC Child Care Center, catering, and multiple cafeterias. The food budget exceeds $3 million annually. The department averages 3,500 meals served per day with 130 full-time equivalent employees. A full spectrum of clinical nutrition services employs 12 dietitians on the main campus. Acute care, nutrition support, rehab, long term care, neo-natal intensive care unit, home care, Wellness Center, and community education are provided. The philosophy of the Food and Nutrition Services is "process improvement" that utilizes coaching. Some unique characteristics include: 2002 JCAHO Accreditation with Accommendation, the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America; electronic charting; continuum of care within the system; and a cook/chill system.

Mission:
"To continuously improve the health of the people of our region." Primary and Tertiary Care for 22 rural counties in northeast Mississippi and northwest Alabama. NMHS, a corporation, provides state of the art health care across the spectrum including primary care, specialty clinics, home care services, long term care, and acute care in community hospitals and a referral medical center.

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – GOLDEN TRIANGLE (BMH-GT)

Practice Hours: 192 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 6 (MTWT)

Baptist Memorial Hospital is a 328 bed hospital located in Columbus, MS. The Food and Nutrition Department at BMH-GT Dietary Department is staffed with 46 FTE's. There are 8 DI/GSP preceptors. Services provided include food service for patients, families, hospital staff and physicians; and catering services. Nutrition therapy services include inpatient and outpatient counseling, community service lectures, staff education programs, and a nutrition resource center. The Nutrition Therapy services provides nutrition care/or acts as a consult resource for skilled nursing care unit, Hospice, Cardiac rehab services, Pulmonary rehab services, Diabetes Program and Support Group, Breastfeeding. Nutrition services includes cancer treatment center, cardiac services, and women's treatment center. Dietary also plays a large role in the hospital's patient care committees that develop patient care guidelines and in Joint Commission readiness.

Mission:
As a major health care provider for east Mississippi and west Alabama residents, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle (located in Columbus, MS) is one of the forerunners in the health care industry. The 328 bed regional medical center is the largest regional hospital in the Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp., headquartered in Memphis, TN. BMH-GT is the seventh largest provider of medical/surgical services in Mississippi and is home of the Thad Cochran Perinatal Facility which features six Labor-Delivery-Recovery suites, a well baby nursery, and a neonatal intensive care unit. More than 85 physicians cover most all areas of medical expertise including cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, internal medicine, and gastroenterology. BMH-GT offers many programs to the community including a Hospice program for the terminally ill; Willowbrook Behavioral and Mental Health Services; a 24-hour emergency ambulance service; the Wellness Center; a home care service; a subacute skilled nursing care unit; a variety of educational programs and classes for the public; a speaker's bureau; various support groups for patients and their families.

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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HOSPITAL (OCH)

Practice Hours: 192 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 6 (MTWT)

OCH is a 96 bed hospital located in Starkville, MS. The Food and Nutrition Department at OCH is managed by Morrison Management Specialists. With more than 500 employees, this progressive, rural hospital provides capable, compassionate care for its inpatients—as well as for its almost 20,000 annual emergency room visitors and its more than 18,000 outpatients. OCH provides state-of-the-art services through its almost 100 staff physicians, most of whom are board-certified and some of whom are even fellowship-trained. The hospital has more than 12 medical specialties and local patients can also receive care in sports medicine, sleep medicine, speech therapy, and physical therapy. In a previous expansion, the hospital created the OCH HealthPlex, a more than 30,000 square foot facility that houses the hospital’s rehab services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, and the Wellness Connection, a total fitness center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of area residents.

Mission:
Oktibbeha County Hospital: To develop the best technology and up-to-date facilities within the scope of available resources. To recruit and assist physicians and other health care professionals to practice and live within the geographic service area of the Oktibbeha County Hospital. To manage the hospital's resources in such a manner that financial viability and fiscal soundness is assured. To provide for the health needs of those consumers utilizing the hospital's services with emphasis on quality, efficiency and customer relations. To provide a stable and well trained work force with a safe and pleasant environment, conducive to their job performance. To remain alert to ongoing changes in the health care environment and be ready to react as necessary to assure the most positive effect for the people served by the hospital.

Morrison Management Specialists:
To be the leading provider of food and nutrition services to the health care industry, fully committed to providing maximum quality and value to our clients, customers, team members and shareowners.

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North Mississippi Medical Center—Eupora (NMMC-Eupora)

Practice Hours: 64 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 2 (MTWT)

NMMC-Eupora, a not-for-profit company, is comprised of a 38-bed acute care hospital and a 36-bed long-term care facility. To further rehabilitate after a patient’s acute care stay in the hospital, 10 of the hospital beds are designated for Swing Bed Care. One of NMMC-Eupora’s greatest strengths is the quality of its medical staff. The medical staff offers specialists in family practice, pathology and radiology. Outpatient services include physical therapy speech therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory and pulmonary rehabilitation. Radiology services include echocardiogram, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, bone density and computerized tomography (CT). Eupora also offers 24-hour paramedic-level emergency services, outpatient rehabilitation services, a child care/learning center and Wellness Center. Two Eupora employees were honored in 2000 as Emergency Medical Service Administrator of the Year and Emergency Medical Service-Paramedic of the Year by the Mississippi Emergency Medical Technician Association. The Eupora campus includes Eupora Medical Clinic, which is part of the NMMC system regional medical clinic network, as well as a branch office for NMMC’s Home Health Agency. Community residents who join the Wellness Center in Eupora can take advantage of cardiovascular and weight equipment, aerobic dance and exercise classes. In 2003, NMMC-Eupora opened a $10 million expansion project which involves a two-story, 30,800 square foot expansion and renovation of 30,000 square feet of existing space. The new construction provided for 38 private inpatient rooms, along with new facilities for admissions, outpatient services, and food and nutrition services. The renovated space encompasses support services as well as some clinical services. Eupora also recognizes the importance of promoting good health through education. Community outreach projects include informative health seminars, inexpensive immunizations and health screenings. While some programs are sponsored solely by Eupora, others reflect collaborative efforts with other interested parties—such as employers, schools and organizations.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE (MSU-ES)

Practice Hours: 64 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 2 (MTWT)

Mission:
The Mississippi State University Extension Service provides research-based information, educational programs, and technology transfer focused on issues and needs of the people of Mississippi, enabling them to make informed decisions about their economic, social, and cultural well-being. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension System, a publicly funded, informal educational system that links the United States Department of Agriculture, the land-grant university system, and individual counties. As the off-campus educational arm of Mississippi State University, Extension provides current research and educational information to individuals in all 82 counties. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is also a cooperating partner with Alcorn State University, the 1890 land-grant institution in Mississippi. Agriculture and natural resources; family and consumer education, enterprise and community resource development, and 4-H youth development are Extension's ongoing priorities or "base programs." From these base programs, specific subjects or efforts emerge to receive emphasis for a period of time. These are called initiatives. Extension's overall purpose is education - education that will empower people to make intelligent decisions relating to their vocations, their families, and their environment. Extension's unique interdisciplinary perspective enables the organization to make a real difference in the lives of Mississippians. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is, and will continue to be, a leader for positive change for individuals, families, and communities through the following ways: by providing research and education in a practical and applicable way; by using the latest technology and teaching techniques to serve clients; by developing and using volunteers to help disseminate programs and information; by cooperating with other groups and agencies; and by maintaining a culturally diverse staff responsive to the needs of various audiences at all socioeconomic levels.

Description:
The Mississippi State University Extension Service is one component of the MSU Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion nutrition program. Two Human Nutrition Specialists serve as resource persons to field faculty and staff of the 82 counties in Mississippi by providing them with technical assistance, program materials, nutrition education training, and regular nutrition updates. County and Regional field staff use services and materials in planning county-specific activities on nutrition topics that impact families.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MSDH)

Practice Hours: 128 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 4 (MTWT)

District IV Health Offices (10 counties) average 14-30 daily patient contacts by Public Health Nutritionists. WIC provides supplemental food and nutrition education to pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women, infants, and preschool children (1-5 yrs of age) to help improve the outcomes of pregnancies and reduce health problems.

Mission:
The mission of the State Department of Health and its county health department units is to improve the health of all Mississippians; to protect through data acquisition and analysis, regulation, disease investigation and control, and the provision of prevention based service, to promote health through education, policy development, and community empowerment, to prevent illness and injury before they occur, to provide or assure the provision of essential public health
services. The agency, through the work of public health team members across the state, strives to accomplish the mission utilizing the following underlying principles: commitment to fostering an
organizational culture and climate conducive to carrying out the essential functions of public health; commitment to agency visibility and credibility within and through the local communities and the general public; commitment managing the agency resources and staff in an accountable and efficient manner; and commitment to delivering the highest quality of service to the patients and the public.

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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE—GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Practice Hours: 64 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 2 (MTWT)

Through the dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, operates more than 1,700 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. The Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies. They provide the highest quality standards in dialysis care and products in the industry to meet the needs of patients and affiliated physicians.

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ARAMARK HIGHER EDUCATION—MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Practice Hours: 64 Weeks of Supervised Practice: 2 (MTWT)

ARAMARK Higher Education provides dining service management to more than 400 colleges, universities, and prep schools across North America, serving more than 200 million meals each year. ARAMARK offers the higher education marketplace a single source provider for residential restaurants, catering, retail dining venues and convenience stores, and the design and operation of all these facilities. ARAMARK Dining Services research and planning solutions identify destinations, service styles and offers lifestyle plans that collaborate with all campus community segments. ARAMARK’S dining service offerings for the higher education market include: residential restaurants, retail dining solutions, convenience, specialty coffee, and campus catering.

Mission:
ARAMARK is a professional services organization dedicated to excellence. We develop and sustain our leadership position by engaging and supporting our most valuable and differentiated asset; the competence, commitment and creativity of our people. We provide world-class experiences, environments and outcomes for our clients and customers by developing relationships based on service excellence, partnership and mutual understanding. We enable our clients to realize their core mission, and we will anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of customers, by dedicating our skills in professional services - hospitality, food, facilities and uniforms - to the goals and priorities of their institution. We create long-term value and capture the greatest opportunity for all ARAMARK stakeholders - our people, clients, customers, communities and shareholders - by delivering sustainable, profitable growth in sales, earnings and cash flow in a global company built on pride, integrity and respect.

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Program Coordinator:

Michelle L. Lee, PhD, RD, LD
Dietetics Program Director and Instructor
Email: mlee@fsnhp.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-7232