Call us at 601-261-9899
Call us at 601-261-9899
Professionals HealthNews is a quarterly e-newsletter produced by PHN. Contact Donna Young at 601-261-9899 or e-mail her at dyoung@professionalshealthnetwork.com to receive this free service.
PHN works closely with all regulatory entities who wish to partner with us. These Boards are charged with the public safety and welfare. Our Board FAQ Section will answer many of your questions.
PHN subscribes to the
FSPHP Public Policy Statement on
Illness vs Impairment which is applicable to all professionals.
Referrals to PHN come from friends, family, colleagues, boards,
professional societies and the general public. When a referral is
made the PHN Medical Director and selected COMMITTEE members make
discrete inquires. If a potentially impairing illness (See
Warning Signs)is suspected, an intervention occurs followed by
professional evaluation and treatment if indicated. Once treatment
is completed the professional enters into a continuing care contract
with the PHN. PHN then provides earned advocacy on behalf of the
professional to their boards and other necessary entities. So long
as the recovering professional remains in compliance with PHN, their
boards do not take disciplinary action.
If you wish to make a
referral, you may call Dr. Carr or Ms. Young at 601-261-9899
or email Ms.Young at dyoung@professionalshealthnetwork.com. If you know some of our COMMITTEE members
you are also welcome to contact them. Should there exist
another program providing these services to your profession, you
will be given that information when you call.
Professionals who
are considering calling for themselves or someone they are concerned
about may wish to refer to the
FAQ Section for potential program participants.
Self-referred professionals are afforded confidentiality to the full limits of their board's contract with PHN (if applicable) and State and Federal Law.
Occasionally a referent will request personal anonymity. We accept such referrals and will respect the callers anonymity. Such referrals are sometimes more difficult to document to the extent necessary to effect intervention.
Often, family members are in need of help for themselves. Addictive and Mental Illness in a loved one can seriously impact the family over time. Identified family members are contracted by PHN and recommendations are made for local and national recovery resources. Additionally, if the potentially impaired professional requires treatment, the treatment center will typically provide a program for the family. PHN strongly encourages you to take advantage of this valuable resource. For information about Al-Anon Alateen other resources, see or Educational Resources page.
Dr. Carr and his staff will be pleased to provide your group educational programs and workshops. A variety of topics are available. Please feel free to contact PHN or Dr. Carr for more information.
Dr. Carr envisioned and, in
partnership with other colleagues, developed the first Annual
Mississippi Addiction Conference which is available to all health
care and other interested professionals. This conference is
held each winter in Jackson, Mississippi, and features nationally and
internationally recognized speakers from around the country.
The quality of this program has garnered national acclaim from those
working in this field. CME/CE credits are available for this
conference. For information, contact Ms. Donna Young at
601-261-9899 or e-Mail dyoung@professionalshealthnetwork.com .