TUPELO, Mississippi—Critical Care Unit case manager Walter Armstrong has been recognized by his peers as North Mississippi Medical Center’s most recent Star of the Month.

When a coworker had to leave work early because of a family emergency, Armstrong jumped in to assist with her patients. Just as it was time for Armstrong to leave for the day, a patient was discharged home directly from the CCU – an unusual occurrence—and required home health services as well as medical equipment for his home.

“Walter contacted the patient’s family, arranged for them to pick up the recommended medical equipment from a vendor in town and arranged home health care,” a coworker wrote in his nomination. “Walter went above and beyond, making sure that the patient had all recommended resources while making sure his coworker was able to care for her family.... Walter’s tireless selflessness is an inspiration to other coworkers, and his dedication does not go unnoticed.”

A graduate of Park Place Christian Academy in Pearl, Armstrong earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Mississippi State University in December 2020. He joined the NMMC staff in October 2021.

NMMC’s Star of the Month is selected by a team of employees.