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                      ArcherFrances Archer, M.S, CCC-SLP and Director of Therapy Services
                      Frances graduated with a Master of Science in speech language pathology from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science in communicative disorders from the University of Southern Mississippi. Frances has 29 years of experience with adults and children in the field of speech language pathology. Her areas of focus are acute care adult speech and language services and diagnostic dysphagia interventions, including modified barium swallow studies.

                      MooreMargaret Moore, Speech Language Pathologist
                      Margret Moore M.S., CCC-SLP, graduated with a Master of Science in communication disorders from Jackson State University. She specializes in evaluating and treating both pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of communication needs, including articulation disorders, language delays, fluency disorders, voice issues, cognitive-communication and adult dysphagia.

                      WallaceAshley Wallace, PTA
                      Ashley graduated from Hinds Community College with an Associate of Science in physical therapy and an Associate of Art. She has 15 years of experience working in skilled nursing, LTAC, inpatient and outpatient facilities. Ashley travels between River Region's inpatient and outpatient facilities.


                      HolmanTheresa Holman, PTA
                      Theresa graduated from Hinds Community College with an Associate of Science in physical therapy. Theresa has 27 years of experience working in outpatient, inpatient and home health. Her areas of focus include geriatrics, orthopedics and neurologic populations.


                       HabeebAlbert Habeeb, MPT
                      Albert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi, along with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Master of Combined Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Albert has 23 years of experience. His areas of focus include acute care, acute rehab, orthopedics, stroke/neurology and education/prevention. Albert primarily works in the inpatient setting.

                      YergerTiffney Yerger, Physical Therapist
                      Tiffany graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center New Orleans with a Master of Physical Therapy. She has 26 years of experience with focus including acute post-surgical care, orthopedics with manual therapy, vestibular dysfunction and balance training, and neurological rehabilitation. She works primarily in an outpatient setting assisting patients to return to full function with less pain.

                      NelsonGrace Nelson, OT, CHT
                      Grace graduated from Northwest Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy. She has 36 years of experience. She is a certified hand therapist with special concentration on hand diagnosis/disorders. Her areas of interest include upper extremity orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation and scar condition management.

                      RatliffDedra Ratliff, MSOT, OTR/L
                      Dedra graduated from Belmont University with a Master of Science in occupational therapy and Holmes Community College with an Associate of Science in occupational therapy assistant technology. She has 23 years of experience. Acute care, geriatrics, neurology and low vision are her areas of interest.

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                      Will Grey, DPT
                      Sheri Little, M.S, CCC-SLP
                      Karen Bourne, M.S, CCC-SLP

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