Trailblazer and Faithful Servant

Trailblazer and Faithful Servant

For more than 40 years, Sister Dorothea Sondgeroth, O.P., associate executive director for St. Dominic’s Foundation, has been a cornerstone of St. Dominic’s. Beginning her journey as a dietitian and later teaching in the school of nursing while serving as...
A Legacy of Firsts

A Legacy of Firsts

For decades, St. Dominic’s has been a pioneer in healthcare for Mississippi and beyond — a legacy that Jeremy Tinnerello, RN, MSN, MHA, CEN, market president for St. Dominic Health, is honored to carry forward. “When I think back to when the Dominican Sisters came...
A Legacy of Service to Central Mississippi

A Legacy of Service to Central Mississippi

For Sister Karina Dickey, O.P., PhD, senior director of mission integration and formation, St. Dominic’s isn’t just a hospital — it’s a ministry built on faith, compassion and a deep commitment to serving the community. As mission leader for 16 years, Sister Karina...
Nurturing the Next Generation of Nurses

Nurturing the Next Generation of Nurses

For Theilet S. Washington, BSN, RN, the path to St. Dominic Health started with a firsthand look at the teamwork that defines the hospital. As a critical care transport nurse in the Mississippi Delta, she frequently brought patients to St. Dominic’s for advanced...
What the Tau Means to Our Health System

What the Tau Means to Our Health System

A simple, yet powerful emblem, the Tau honors our past and embraces our future, reflecting our mission and values. A Symbol of Faith and Service The Tau cross has deep roots in the Franciscan tradition, first used by St. Francis of Assisi as a symbol of humility and...