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contents This Month’s Featured Content Article......................................................................................................... 8 Dr. Samuel F. Brown, OBGYN, Robotic Surgeon
Kevin Moore,........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 General Manager of Jackson Convention Complex
5 Business Tips.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 To make your Buiness Grow!
S. Renee Smith................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Branding Expoert
Yuri Mack Taylor’s Wedding Gallery................................................................................................................. 22 See Photos of there Possh Wedding in Downtown Atlanta!
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Halley Berry gives birth!!
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talks about the exciting things going on at JCC!.............................. 12
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COVER STORY
DR. SAMUEL F BROWN
robotic surgeon
Dr. Brown holds the baby who he is credited for the procedure to make it possible for her to be conceived!
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amuel F. Brown, M.D. serves as trainer and preceptor throughout the U.S.
Dr. Brown changed the life Kimberly Williams of Byram who savors memories of two blessed events she credits Samuel Brown, M.D. for making a reality. The first was her being able to attend her wedding as scheduled two 8
years ago, to the love of her life following GYN surgery. The second was the birth of her baby daughter, Kendalyn, born just months ago.
recover in time to enjoy her wedding, but made it possible for her to conceive a child.
“I had lived with pain and other side effects of my Just three weeks prior gynecologic problems for to her wedding, Brown years and didn’t think I removed one of her ovaries would ever be brave enough severely impacted by cysts to undergo surgery,” said and fibroids. The minimalWilliams. “ ly-invasive robotic surgery procedure Brown utilized Then Dr. Edith Smith-Rayford, not only helped Williams my obstetrician-gynecologist
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with Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center*, told me about her partner, Dr. Samuel Brown, who has vast experience with robotic surgery. “I was hesitant about agreeing to it right before my wedding, but I not only planned and went through a wedding, I was able to get pregnant at the exact time my husband and I intended.”
it was an easy decision to make,” said Williams. “And when I learned he had performed around 700 robotic procedures, I was more than ready for the surgery.” Brown operated on Williams just a few days after her initial visit and in just two weeks she was feeling like a new woman, Williams says. One week later, she walked
“I owe everything to Dr. Smith-Rayford and Dr. Brown.” Williams added that even though she had been experiencing severe pelvic pain for the past few years, she didn’t pursue a surgical solution because she didn’t want to face the prospect of undergoing a traditional hysterectomy and the accompanying scar, pain and downtime. As the pain grew worse, she was ready to consider her options, especially as her wedding date approached. Dr. Brown explained to Williams he would perform gynecologic surgery using a lessinvasive technique and she was a good candidate for a robotic-assisted removal of her ovary and accompanying cysts and fibroids using the da Vinci Surgical System available at nearby Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC).
down the aisle with a beaming smile, ready to enjoy married life and start a family!
The da Vinci system is an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy. It enables surgeons to guide a robot’s arms to perform complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with incredible precision.
Traveling to other U.S. hospitals to teach, or serving as a preceptor by offering advice and support through phone calls is a timely endeavor, Brown admits, but it’s one he is committed to continuing. When he is back home in Mississippi, Brown performs minimally invasive hysterectomies, removes ovarian cysts and endometriosis. He feels da Vinci-trained surgeons and innovative hospitals like CMMC are establishing new standards for surgical care.
“Dr. Brown demonstrated how different this type of surgery was in comparison to the other type that required a large incision, hospital stay and long recovery, so
Inquiring about Brown’s expertise from Smith-Rayford was a fortuitous experience, Williams learned. Brown has trained over 80 physicians, nearly half of which are in Mississippi. He goes to hospitals across the country to teach other OB/GYN surgeons the innovative, less-invasive surgical techniques.
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Dr. Brown at work continued from page 7
“One in three women in the U.S. will need sion for weeks causes many women to sufa hysterectomy before age 60 and at least fer silently rather than seek treatment. 40% of all women have some form of endometriosis that needs to be removed in order Many of Brown’s patients have become for them to become pregnant,� Brown said. pregnant after undergoing robotic procedures. He feels this is one of the greatest benefits of the technology, which is everTraditionally, these procedures required a changing and expanding to treat even more big incision and significant recovery times. conditions. Unfortunately, fear of the pain of an invasive procedure and being out of commis-
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Tawanna Todd of Jackson is another example of a patient who experienced infertility problems due to severe endometriosis. After Brown performed a robotic surgery procedure to remove the problem, she was able to conceive and is now expecting a new baby. She too credits Brown with recommending this less invasive procedure, as she had put off surgery due to fear of a long recovery. “One of the negatives of my profession is seeing the difficulties many women have in either achieving or maintaining pregnancy,” Brown said. “Being able to help a great majority of patients go on to have a healthy baby after undergoing what is usually a pain- and stress-free procedure
is something of which I’m very proud. In turn, I’m happy to help other physicians obtain the skills they need to be able to help their patients. I foresee even greater strides being made in robotic surgery and as a result, even better outcomes for women.” Brown added, this minimally invasive approach offers numerous potential benefits over traditional options, including less blood loss, less pain, shorter recoveries and minimal scarring. Patients often leave the hospital after a short overnight stay and are able to return to their active lifestyles and normal everyday lives very quickly. JE
Above: Dr. Brown poses with his family. Dr. Brown is married to Shannon Brown and they have 3 children, Samuel (16), Alexia (13) and Antonio(2). *Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center is one of the largest and oldest community health centers in the State of Mississippi, serving over 30,000 patients at 15 different sites in Hinds, Warren and Copiah counties. For over 38 years, Jackson- Hinds has been the leader in providing high quality, affordable, primary and preventive services to Central Mississippi residents. Jackson Expose’ Magazine
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meet kelvin moore general manager of Jackson convention complex
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KELVIN MOORE, CMP
Mr. Moore, highly credentialed, has headed numerous meeting venues across the U. S. Additionally, he is a husband, and is involved with community groups such as Big Brothers Big Sister, Junior Achievement, and the Boys & Girls Club.
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ackson Expose: When did the Jackson Convention Complex open its doors for business?
Moore: The Jackson Convention Complex officially opened its doors on January 9, 2009.
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Moore: I’ve been the JCC’s general manager for two years now. I arrived in Jackson in October of 2011. Ultimately I am responsible for all aspects of the Complex’s operations including sales, marketing, public relations, event management, operations, security, crowd management, finance, human resources, and food & beverage. Jackson Expose: What do you like most about your job?
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Kelvin: I’ve been in the events and facility management industry for over 20 years, the last 10 in a chief executive capacity. And there are many things I like about this industry. Being a former musician, I like the ability to remain relatively close to the music and entertainment industry. I love live events and being able to interact with people. The general manager position also provides a platform to do positive things in the communities where I’ve lived and
worked throughout my career. But the thing I think I love the most about being a general manager in this industry is the opportunities to mentor and groom young professionals. So far I’ve had the pleasure of being able to mentor 5 former employees to go on and become general managers of their own facilities. That is very gratifying. And there are a few future general managers working for me now at the JCC.
Moore: Anyone can have an event at the JCC. All you have to do is call our Sales Department and they can talk your through the process or just go to our website at www.jacksonconventioncomplex.com for general information. No event is too small.
Jackson Expose’: Tell us about your staff.
Jackson Expose: Do you have an event planning department? If so,
Moore: I have a great team here in Jackson. They are a passionate and dedicated group who love what they do. They understand our mission here is to maximize economic impact to the community, and they’re willing to put in the work required to succeed.
please tell us about it.
I love my team!
Moore: Yes we do. Once an event has been contracted, our Event Services department takes over and works with the event planner to plan all of the details. We have three people in our Event Services team. Cherre Miller is our Director of Event Services. And we have two Event Managers, Jaqueline Mitchell and Jeremiah Smith. They are all very skilled event managers and ready and willing to help with any logistical issues.
Jackson Expose’: What is your vision for the future of the Jackson Convention Complex?
Jackson Expose’: In what ways does the complex benefit the City of Jackson? Moore: The main benefit the Complex has on the City of Jackson is through economic impact. Across the country, convention centers are constructed for one broad purpose… and that is to deliver a positive economic impact for the local communities. They generate that economic impact by hosting a variety of events. Through its 1st four full years of operation (FY09 – FY12), the Complex played host to over 1,250 event days and 550,000 visitors, generating an estimated $100 Million in economic impact for the local economy. There is also a less tangible, but equally important since of civic pride that I think the JCC provides to the citizens of the Jackson and all of Mississippi. Jackson Expose’: Tell us about some of the events that have been held there over the years. Moore: The JCC has played host to wide variety of events over the years from major conventions and corporate meetings to professional and amateur sporting events. From mayoral and gubernatorial inaugural events to city wide community events like the Senior Health Fair. We’ve hosted concert and entertainment events of all genres, consumer shows, cheerleading events and we’ve event had dinosaurs in the building. We’ve pretty much done every type of event out there. Jackson Expose’: How does one go about having an event there?about your work?
Jackson Expose’: 8. What are some of the upcoming events you have scheduled for this Fall? Moore: We have a busy Fall lined up. We start off October with the Susan Koman Steel Magnolia Pink Tie Gala on October 3rd and the Gulf States Toyota 2013 Corolla Launch on October 4th. We have several conferences including the MS Association of Education, MS Association of Student Nurses, and the MS Counseling Association. We have the JSU Homecoming Concert featuring Charlie Wilson and Lyfe Jennings on October 18th, and another JSU sponsored concert for the Capital City Classic Weekend featuring Rickey Smiley on November 15th. We will also have the Nascar Drive for Diversity in late October and Discover the Dinosaurs returning in November… and much more.
Moore: .When I first arrived and held my first full staff meeting with our team, I reiterated to them what the established mission of the JCC was … namely to generate positive economic impact for the community. But I also told them what my vision was for the facility … and that was “to be recognized as the best midsized convention center in the country. Period!” That is still me vision. I believe that it is very important to have short term and longer term goals as well as visionary goals. I want us to be the best in country … in every category … the best! Our team has bought into that vision. And I think that facility users have seen that vision manifest itself in our JE level of customer service.
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The Bridge To Your Brand: Likability, Marketability & Credibility By: S. Renee Smith The very first question S. Renee asks in Chapter One in her book is: ‘‘Do You Have a Brand?’’ Then she shares an anecdote that makes the point that our actions determine our brand whether we are aware of it or not. ‘‘You may not realize that you have a brand that you have been consciously or unconsciously building...’’ says S, Renee in her book. For those who would like to brand or re-brand their image, she gives the tools for making it happen. This book is a quick read. There are only 140 pages in its entirety. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to build an incredible brand! JE
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This was truly a wedding made in heaven!
On Labor Day, family and friends had the pleasure of seeing my sweet cousin, Yuri, wed a wonderful groom, Freddie Taylor. The backdrop of the wedding was the beautiful Downtown Atlanta Skyline! Yuri is the dauther of my Uncle Marque Mack and the former Octovia Mack. I would like to reconize a few vendors who made this special occasion one which we will always cherish. Linen, Floral, and Decor: Lashe Creations, www.lashecreations. com Photography: Gabriel’s Eye Photography, www.gabrielseye. com Wedding Planner: Fine Taylor’d Events, finetaylordevents@gmail. com
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The Newly Wed Couple take their first dance!
FREDDIE AND YURI TAYLOR Two of the sweetest and kindest people on earth have united in marriage! They truly deserve each other!
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The Newly Weds dance before family and friends!
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Halley Berry Gives Birth! Halley Berry (46) and Fiance’ Oliver Martinez are the proud parents of a baby boy. Their new arrival was born on October 5th at Cedars Sinai Medical Hospital. The name of their baby has not been revealed. This is Halley’s second child. Her first child, Nahla, now five years old, was by her former boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. JE
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