SANTA DAY AT MSH

Santa Day, one of the most exciting events of the year at Mississippi State Hospital, was held on Thursday, December 19, 2024. 

Santa Day was started by James “Jimmy” Stubbs, who was MSH director from 1975-88. On Santa Day, volunteers, elected officials, and MSH employees dressed as Santa Claus visit each and every patient and resident building on the campus to personally deliver holiday gifts. Each MSH patient and Jaquith Nursing Home resident receives a gift bag with clothing, games, and activities.

A multitude of volunteers have visited the campus this year and provided nearly 30 holiday parties for the patients and residents served at MSH. Some groups do caroling, and others bring food and gifts. Santa Day is the culmination of those holiday activities.

2024 Mississippi State Hospital Santas

Sitting (l to r) – Gene Miller (Volunteer), Gale Martin (Past President and Friends of MSH Board Member), Senator Hillman Frazier (District 27), Johnny Beck (Volunteer), Representative Lance Varner (District 62), Mason Lambert (Traxler Construction)

Standing (l to r) – Billy Morehead (Mississippi College), Martin Keil (First Senior Vice President, Community Bank), Jeff Luckey (Police Chief, MSH), Carl Mangum (UMMC School of Nursing), Senator Brian Rhodes (District 36), Patrick Fontaine (Fontaine Insurance Services), Daniel Elliott (President, Rankin County Market, Candence Bank), Bo Chastain (Hospital Director, MSH)