Closing the Books on 2021 - North Sunflower Medical Center

With the ball dropping on New Year’s Eve, 2021 is officially in the books. And in years to come, we will remember these past 12 months for many things. It was a year where we went from hiding from each other to avoid the virus to finally having the tools to fight back against it.

Here at North Sunflower Medical Center, we look fondly back at how our community has come together to look after one another during difficult times. We also celebrated shared experiences that make Ruleville a unique part of who we are.

2021 Honors

Any look back on 2021 has to include the honor bestowed on our happy little medical center back in March by Mississippi Blood Services. NSMC was named one of the “Top 10 Best for 2020 – Outstanding Service during the COVID Pandemic.” As we said at the time, we have always known Zaqua Danielle Ervin was the best dang lab director around. Were just glad the rest of the state is finding out about her team’s excellent work.

Our Sleep Center was proud to make our state-of-the-art sleep center the full-time home of pulmonologist Dr. Aman Munir. As the leader of NSMC’s expanded pulmonary practice, he continues to bring much-needed quality care to our region.

“Patients don’t have to go far to get treatment now. We are here at their doorstep providing quality care,” Dr. Munir says. That is what North Sunflower Medical Center has always been about.

Click HERE to see the new video about Dr, Munir’s expanded pulmonary practice at North Sunflower Medical Center.

National Home Care Month

November was National Home Care Month. That allowed us to celebrate the innovative work that Hope Clark at Hospice of North Sunflower and Rodger McClain at Sunflower Medical Equipment provide to our patients’ homes across the Delta. After decades of saying “Take me to Ruleville,” the passion and compassion they bring to their jobs are a large part of how we are now able to bring Ruleville to you.

We were also able to celebrate North Sunflower Medical Foundation Board Members’ contributions to our community. North Sunflower Medical Foundation is a large part of what makes this hospital one of the best in Mississippi.

And last but not least, 2021 provided us all with the opportunity to gather again and return to some of our favorite local events. That includes North Sunflower Medical Foundations’ fundraiser – Birdies and Backhands, and Ruleville Chamber of Commerce’s festival – The Great Ruleville Roast.

No one is quite sure what surprises 2022 has in store for us. We see a year ahead of promise and perspective. We hope it will give us more and more opportunities to be together as a community and make a brighter future for us all.

God bless us all, and have a happy New Year!