Choctaw Residential Center

04/29/2026

The SILKK Band joined our monthly Birthday Celebration! Thank you all so much for the special treat!

04/27/2026

We are proud to have these two as part of our team at Choctaw Residential Center! Thank you Mid South Rehab Services, Inc. for sharing them with us!

04/22/2026

Our residents enjoyed an outdoor adventure to Mufu’s Bait and Tackle today where they were able to enjoy some leisurely fishing! 🎣 Thank you Mufu’s Bait and Tackle for having us!

04/20/2026

Please join us in celebrating our team members as they are recognized this week for their professional dedication to our facility.

04/16/2026

National Pajamas Day!

04/16/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming some very special visitors from Cherokee, North Carolina today. Members from Yellowhill Baptist Church shared a devotional as well as a few songs with our residents.

04/16/2026

Wound Management Specialists treated our residents and staff to a yummy ice cream bar! Thank you!

04/14/2026

Our residents enjoyed playing in the dirt and soaking up some sunshine!

04/13/2026

If you're passionate about helping others look and feel their best, please stop by and leave your resume!

04/10/2026

Our residents always enjoy seeing new faces! They will also enjoy the BINGO prizes! 😊 Thank you!

04/09/2026

We are proud to have her as one of ours!

MCC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ALISON BEATRIZ PEREZ-ZAPATA. Alison Beatriz Perez-Zapata saw firsthand how physical therapy can change a life. Years later, that experience led her to a career helping others do the same.

Perez-Zapata, 23, of Meridian, graduated from Meridian Community College in 2025 with an associate of applied science degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. She is now a licensed physical therapist assistant working at Choctaw Residential Center through MidSouth Rehab.

Her decision to enter the field began after her father was in a near-fatal car accident.

“My dad went to rehab where he started in a wheelchair, unable to stand by himself, and slowly learned how to walk again,” Perez-Zapata said. Seeing that process made a major impact on her.

Perez-Zapata chose MCC because of its closeness to home and the strength of its PTA program.

“It has a strong graduation rate and a track record of preparing students for the National Physical Therapy Exam,” she said.

While at MCC, she said the support of her classmates meant everything.

“I spent countless hours studying and working alongside my PTA classmates either on the phone, before class, or after class. Those moments created a sense of community and support that made them feel like family. The friendships we built while learning together are what I remember most fondly,” she said

Now in her role, Perez-Zapata works primarily with elderly patients. She said the relationships she builds each day are one of the most rewarding parts of her job. “I look forward to seeing my patients,” she said. “They make me laugh every day, and I get to help improve their quality of life.”

Perez-Zapata credits her family for shaping her work ethic and focus on education. Her parents, Royder Perez and Beatriz Perez, encouraged her and her older brother, Royder Jr. Perez-Zapata, to pursue their goals. Her brother is also an MCC alumnus.

“My dad is one of the hardest-working people I know,” she said. “He taught me to be grateful and to work hard for what I want.”

Looking back, Perez-Zapata encourages current and future students to make full use of campus resources.

“Take advantage of tutoring services and learning centers,” she said. “Build relationships with your professors and classmates, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Stay focused on your goals, but also enjoy your college experience.”

For more information, visit meridiancc.edu.

04/07/2026

It's that time! If you are interested, please come by our facility for an application!