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Leah Fulton
Special Projects, Aging & Adult Services, State Office
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Leah's positive attitude and quality of work are outstanding. She goes above and beyond every day to help her peers be successful. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources that she happily shares with anyone who needs it to make sure Aging's clients are best served. Leah truly believes in "service before self" and is a tremendous asset to our team. |
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Jessica Davis
Director, CSBD/LIHEAP Programs, Community Service, State Office
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Jessica believes in doing all she can for
our clients to achieve self-sufficiency, including being a team player to her staff and co-workers. She consistently leads by example for her staff by taking on client calls when her team feels overwhelmed. Jessica works hard for her team and makes sure they are set up for success.
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Clocks have rolled back and the daylight hours have become shorter.
Here is a friendly reminder to ensure your safety and those around you during the winter months. Please stay alert and aware of your surroundings. We should watch out for ourselves and each other.
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We encourage you take the following measures:
- Always be mindful of your surroundings. Constantly scan the area around you.
- When possible, walk-in pairs.
- Remember that your car can serve as an alarm if you need to bring attention to anything happening around you.
- If anything around you appears suspicious, notify security and admin services.
Security can be reached at 601-500-9994. If you see something, say something so we can do something.
Some of us arrive early for work and leave later from work when there is little traffic on the streets or in the parking garage. If you work late or on the weekend, you can call 601-500-9994 and ask Hertz's security for assistance in escorting you to or from your vehicle. Please be particularly vigilant during these times.
Again, thank you for all you do for the State of Mississippi. Let's remember to put safety above all else!
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Aging & Adult Services
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Residents of the Pontotoc congregate meal site showed their support of Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink on October 22. |
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Benefits issued January 2021 – October 2021 |
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The SNAP and TANF “Amount of Benefits” figure includes estimated October 2021 issuance amounts.
Sources: FNS-388 Report (SNAP), TANF Caseload Data Reports
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Halloween in Tishomingo County |
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Tishomingo County celebrated Halloween this year by giving out free candy. Cindy showed her spirit by dressing up as Mother Nature!
Pictured left to right is Tammie Hudson, Case Manager and Cindy Arnold, Client Service Representative.
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Aging & Adult Services
Shelf Stable Rally
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The State Office collected over 6,000 food items! Thank you to everyone who donated! |
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Healthy Families Mississippi |
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In partnership with the Diaper Bank of the Delta, Healthy Families Mississippi held free diaper events to help educate parents on the available resources that HFM offers. At the event, they were able to distribute 5,865 diapers, 5,976 feminine hygiene products, and 132 bottles of hand sanitizer.
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Adult Protective Services
Union & Pontotoc Site Visits
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Anita Ballard, Bureau Director of Aging & Adult Services, conducted site visits to Union and Pontotoc Counties to ensure the Adult Protective Services "Transition Train" remains on track.
Pictured above: APS Supervisor Izalda Anderson conducts a staff meeting with her new staff members: Bianca Thompson, Clerical Support; and Valerie Wigington, Family Protection Specialist; for Region One. Regional Supervisor Sunda Spears was also in attendance.
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Sunda Spears, APS Regional Supervisor for APS Regions 1 and 2 (Union).
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Izalda Anderson, APS Supervisor for APS Regions 1 and 2 (Pontotoc).
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Vicki Pratt
13 Years
11/10/21
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Mrs. Tanesha Mock (right), State Office County Supervisor, Economic Assistance; was awarded her certificate by Jeanette McCollum (left), Hinds County Director; for 10 years of State service.
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Kenyada Blake
on the 4 O'Clock Show
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November is National Caregivers Month.
MDHS and Aging and Adult Services dedicate time this month to supporting caregivers across the state. Watch Kenyada Blake, Division Director, discuss what her division can do for the local Aging population.
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Holiday Door Decorating Contest |
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The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the Annual MDHS State Office Holiday Decorating Contest. All employees are invited to spread the Christmas spirit and make the holiday season a little more special and fun at MDHS. |
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Participants must adhere to the following rules: |
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- Team/Department door hallway decorating may not begin until December 1st.
- Do not damage the door or surrounding wall
- Fire extinguishers/fire alarms pull station shall not be obstructed from view, obstruction shall not be placed by an exit path
- No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route
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If you decorate your cubicle with strands of lights, they MUST be battery operated as we do not want to overload circuits
- Exit signs shall not be obstructed from view
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If you choose to have one common area for decorating and want to use lights for a tree or something of that nature, they MUST be LED lights and please designate someone to be responsible for turning off any lights, at the end of every day
- No items hanging from sprinkler heads and means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use
- Decorations may not obstruct or prevent easy access to the office
- Participants may bring items from home to use as decorations; remember this activity is all about being creative and having fun without incurring unnecessary expenses
- All decorations must be removed by close of business on Thursday, Dec. 30
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Decorated floors will be evaluated on three criteria: visual impact, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 21st.
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