NMMC Presents BEE Award to Lawson, Louallen

TUPELO, Mississippi—North Mississippi Medical Center recently presented BEE (Beyond Exceptional Expectations) Awards to occupational therapist Brittany Lawson and physical therapist Joseph Louallen.

Lawson and Louallen were recognized for going above and beyond for a patient who was being considered for intensive rehabilitation after an extensive hospital stay. Although these therapists were not assigned to the patient, they voluntarily got him up and walking in the hallway to show that he could tolerate a higher level of rehabilitation. After returning the patient to his room, they washed and fixed his hair as well.

“This is just one of many examples of the servant leadership Brittany and Joseph show each and every day to their patients,” a coworker wrote. “They are passionate about their calling in health care. NMMC is lucky to have these two!”

Lawson joined the NMMC team in 2016 after earning her master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. A graduate of Smithville High School, she now resides in Aberdeen.

Louallen, a resident of Tupelo, joined the NMMC team in 2019. He is a graduate of Tharptown High School in Russellville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He completed his doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is also certified in wound care.

The BEE Award is given to a deserving caregiver each month at NMMC. Winners receive a certificate and pin, as well as flowers donated by Bishop’s Flower Shop. Nomination forms are available throughout NMMC or at www.nmhs.net/bee-award. For more information, call (662) 377-3431 or email BEEAwards@nmhs.net.