UMMC Speech-Language Pathology

03/02/2026

We’re excited to host internationally renowned SLP, Debra Beckman at UMMC as she teaches the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol! This engaging, hands-on training is a great opportunity to refresh and expand your skills in assessment and treatment for speech and feeding across the lifespan. Join us to learn practical strategies you can start using right away—and connect with fellow SLPs while you’re at it!
Scan the QR code for more details and registration information.

03/02/2026

We are working to get patients rescheduled! Please be patient as we navigate this. Thank you!

UMMC phone lines are now working, and we are calling patients to reschedule missed appointments. If you need to reach us, please call your clinic or our main lines. Thank you for your support as we work to recover and provide care for patients at all our locations.

02/24/2026

The UMMC Triage Line has been set up for calls from patients. The telephone number is 601-815-0000. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.

What to expect when you call

Please speak clearly when prompted to provide your name, callback number, date of birth, who you are trying to reach and your reason for calling. People calling for prescription refills should have on hand the medication name and dosage, plus the name, address and telephone number of their pharmacy.

About the call back

Messages will be routed to the appropriate person for a return phone call, in as timely a manner as possible. Please be aware your return call may be from a non-UMMC number. Return calls may be delayed as we anticipate a high volume of calls daily from across the state.

Please do not call multiple times. Repeated calls will slow our ability to respond.

We apologize for this interruption of our services. Teams are working around the clock to restore full operations and help as many people as quickly as we possibly can.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

02/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Speech-Language Pathologist, Molly, to the team! 💙

Molly recently moved back home to Jackson from Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served patients with excellence and compassion. Jackson has always held a special place in her heart—she grew up here before heading to Baylor University for her undergraduate studies. She then earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from University of Texas at Dallas.

Molly specializes in working with patients with head and neck cancer and is especially passionate about helping individuals with total laryngectomies find their new “voice.” She feels honored to walk alongside her patients during such an important part of their journey and is dedicated to helping them regain confidence and quality of life.

When she’s not at work, Molly enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their golden retriever, Maggie. 🐾

We are so excited to have Molly serving our community—welcome to the team, Molly! 🎉

02/09/2026

🚨 SLPs—this is one you do NOT want to miss! 🚨

We’re thrilled to host an IN-PERSON Beckman Oral Motor Workshop with Debra Beckman herself! 🙌✨
This hands-on training is a rare opportunity to deepen your clinical skills, ask questions in real time, and learn directly from the creator of the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol.

⚠️ Limited seating available—and spots are already filling up!
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in your practice, this is it.

👉 Register now by scanning the QR code on this post to secure your seat before it’s gone!

📍 In-person
🧠 Evidence-based, practical, and immediately applicable
⏳ Don’t wait—once it’s full, it’s full!

02/03/2026

🎉 Welcome, Sarah! 🎉

We’re excited to introduce Sarah to our SLP division! Originally from St. Augustine, FL, Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of South Florida before completing a master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences with an emphasis in early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing at the University of Southern Mississippi.

After graduation, Sarah spent four years at Magnolia Speech School as a listening and spoken language teacher in their youngest classroom and as a part-time early interventionist. In 2023, she continued her professional journey by earning her master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from Jackson State University.

Sarah is passionate about supporting deaf and hard of hearing children and partnering with families to help them reach meaningful communication goals. She’s thrilled to be working with our patients here at UMMC! She is currently taking new patients both at Sanderson Clinic and at Lakeland Medical Building where she serves as SLP for the Cochlear Implant Team.

Outside of work, Sarah and her husband Jake recently welcomed their first daughter, Sutton, in September. 💕

Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the team!

01/31/2026

🌟 Growing Our Expertise for the Children of MS 🌟

Three of our CHDP therapists recently completed an intensive 4-day training in the SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding, developed by Dr. Kay Toomey.

The SOS Approach looks beyond picky eating to understand the "why" behind feeding challenges—addressing the underlying physical, sensory, and emotional factors so children can feel safe, confident, and successful with eating.

We’re proud to bring this whole-child, evidence-based approach back to the families we serve.

📸 Photo (L to R): Avery Douglass (OT), Abby Ott (SLP), Dr. Kay Toomey, Alden Parsons (SLP)

01/27/2026

🚨 Don’t Miss This—Spots Will Fill Fast!

UMMC is excited to host renowned SLP Debra Beckman for the Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Workshop!

Happening April 24–25, this highly sought-after conference includes hands-on training with guided practice of therapy techniques, plus expert instruction in oral motor assessment and intervention. You don't want to miss it!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Elevate your skills with one of the most recognized names in the field!

01/01/2026

We hope you all have a blessed and happy 2026!

12/31/2025

Big shoutout to these two incredible SLPs! We are so proud of our Pediatric SLP of the Year, Whitney Wallace, and our Adult SLP of the Year, Marie Josey. This honor is so well deserved—congratulations to you both!