Jackson Free Press

Children's Hospital Palliative Care Program Awarded $10,000 Grant From LiveStrong

The LiveStrong community project, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer, recently presented a $10,000 grant to the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital's Palliative Care program. The hospital will use the money to implement the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Palliative Care, one of four proven cancer support programs included in LiveStrong's 2013 Community Impact Project.

Palliative care begins at diagnosis of a life-threatening condition and follows a patient and family throughout curative treatment. It is an outgrowth of hospice care, but differs in that it is administered concurrently with curative care and regardless of whether the result is death or cure.

Nearly 200 qualified hospitals, cancer centers, university students and community organizations in eight regions across the country participated in the online voting campaign that determined the award recipients. Batson is among 15 new beneficiary sites.

In addition to the money, Batson will also receive a toolkit consisting of facilitator manuals, participant materials and evaluation forms; training and support from the model program's staff; access to additional tools and resources; and a full report on the historical replication of this program upon completion.

Miso Opens for Lunch and Dinner

Miso (3100 N. State St., 760-251-0119), a new restaurant owned and operated by Grant Nooe, owner of Grant's Kitchen (2847 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-665-4764), opened for both lunch and dinner Monday. It was previously only open for dinner after its grand opening May 7. Miso serves Asian noodles and soups along with a stir-fry bar and tiki drinks from its full-service bar. Miso is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mississippi Children's Museum Expands

On May 17, the Mississippi Children's Museum (2145 Highland Drive, 601-981-5469) broke ground on a $2 million expansion to support the addition of a sixth educational outdoor gallery, increasing exhibit space by 25 percent.

Mississippi Power Co. Gets New CEO

Mississippi Power Co. announced Monday that President and CEO Ed Day is retiring. G. Edison "Ed" Holland will replace him.

Holland will be responsible for the operations of Mississippi Power, including overseeing the continued construction of the Kemper County energy facility. The change is effective immediately.

"Mississippi Power is getting a highly regarded, experienced leader in Ed Holland," Thomas A. Fanning, Southern Company chairman, president and chief executive officer, said in a news release. "He brings a strong combination of judgment and vision to the role that will propel the company forward. Ed will be engaged in the region and work to strengthen the communities we serve."

Fanning praised Day for his service to the company.

"Ed Day is a dedicated leader who has had many accomplishments spanning his 30-year career with Southern Co. and we wish him well," Fanning said. "It's always tough when lifelong employees choose to move on, but we wish Ed the best in his retirement. He has passed the reins to the right person to lead Mississippi Power."