November 15, 2018


Several East Central Community College alumni who work in healthcare-related fields shared their experiences with current students during breakout sessions at the college’s second Warrior Wellness Symposium held recently on the Decatur campus. Participating in the evening were (front row, from left) current occupational therapy student Sydney Battle (’17) of Philadelphia, pharmacist Emily Thompson (’01) of Decatur, occupational therapist Calli Boggan (’09) of Decatur, and dentist Dr. Loren Robinson (’07) of Union; (middle row, from left) optometrist Dr. Lee Johnson of Philadelphia (father of 2018 ECCC Hall of Fame honoree Mackenzie Johnson), physical therapist Hal Thompson (’01) of Decatur, ECCC nursing instructor Brandi Keith (’02) of Decatur, pharmacist Tesa Quinn (’00) of Union, and ECCC nursing instructor Donna Hemphill (’95) of Decatur; and (back row, from left) Dr. Mike McMullan, professor of medicine and chief of cardiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and symposium speaker; David Wilbanks, a medical student at UMMC who spoke with East Central students; ECCC nursing instructor Dr. Melanie Pinter (’96) of Philadelphia; and dentist Dr. Nicole Harrison (’92) of Union. The symposium was part of the college’s Warrior Wellness Week. Warrior Wellness is an initiative designed to create and sustain a culture of wellness on the college’s campuses and in the local communities. It is supported by grants from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. (EC Photo)

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