John H. Askew , Ph.D.
Psychology Services Director
Healthcare Experience: 5+ years (Licensed Psychologist)
Joined JNH: 2009
Education: Bachelor of Science – Textile Management – North Carolina State University; Master of Arts – Psychology – Hollins College; Doctor of Philosophy – Clinical Psychology – University of Tennessee.
"The mission of Psychology Services is to provide individualized psychological and mental health care to Jaquith Nursing Home residents. Unit Psychology staff provide individual psychotherapy and supportive counseling, group counseling, and psychological assessment to residents. Family therapy and psychoeducational consultation is also available to residents and their families.”

Janet Dickinson, RN, NHA
Nurse Administrator
Healthcare Experience: 21+ years
Joined JNH: 2011
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing- Hinds Community College
Licensed Mississippi Nursing Home Administrator since 1998.
"To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun? " - Ruth Graham

Sonia Eldridge, RN
Admissions Coordinator
Healthcare Experience: 20+ years
Joined JNH: 2011
Education: Bachelor of Science - Nursing- Mississippi College
"I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance ." - Pablo Casals

Keith Grubbs, NHA Madison Inn
Healthcare Experience: 15+ years
Joined JNH: 1999
Education: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Mississippi College
"The cooperative interaction between all age groups here at JNH is fascinating. Whether staff or resident, we all work together."

Holly Haralson , CTRS
Director of Recreational Services
Healthcare Experience: 7+ years
Joined JNH: 2007
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Park and Recreation Management: Emphasis Therapeutic Recreation - University of Mississippi
"I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy, I woke and I saw that life is
all service. I served and I saw that service is joy." ~ Mother Theresa

Steven C. McDonald, NHA Jaquith Inn
Healthcare Experience: 9+ years
Joined JNH: 2008
Education: Bachelor of Arts- Samford University; Master of Theology - Southern Methodist University; Doctor of Ministry - Southern Methodist University
"The real quality of a society is not seen in the lives of the rich and powerful, but in the way it cares for the least, the last, and the lost."

Malcolm Pinion, NHA Adams Inn
Healthcare Experience: 5+ years
Joined JNH: 2006
Education: Bachelor of Arts - Blue Mountain College; Master of Divinity - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
"My childhood was greatly impacted by spending time with many wise senior citizens. Jaquith Inn affords me the opportunity to again sit at the feet of wisdon while also working to make life better for these precious people."

Rena Rideout, LCSW, LCMHT
Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Healthcare Experience: 27+ years
Joined JNH: 1985
Education: Bachelor of Social Work - Jackson State University ; Master of Social Work - University of Southern Mississippi
"I practice "The Golden Rule" when I am interacting with the residents, families, and staff at Jaquith Nursing Home.  "I've learned that people will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel." (Source unknown)

Doril Sanders, NHA Jefferson Inn
Healthcare Experience: 23+ years
Joined JNH: 1998
Education: Bachelor of Science -Mississippi State University - Master of Health Science in Healthcare Administration - Mississippi College.
" The motivation for working in our nursing home environment is getting to know the people- the resident we care for, their loved ones and our staff who provide the many services. Life is never dull here. That is the great reward of working here."

R. Lee Varner, NHA Monroe Inn
Healthcare Experience: 9+ years
Joined JNH: 2005
Education: Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - University of Southern Mississippi
"I get the greatest pleasure from witnessing residents and staff interacting like family."