Jim Spruiell Annual Collaborative Meeting
Jim Spruiell
Annual Collaborative Meeting
The Collaborative
In late 2016, Relias Healthcare developed the JIM SPRUIELL NORTHERN REGION EMERGENCY MEDICINE COLLABORATIVE as an annual meeting for all Emergency Medicine Providers to begin the groundwork for ongoing group discussions and presentations on issues that are facing our region’s EM Teams. We have had participation from all local hospitals and emergency department teams and have had the opportunity to present on several “hot topic” issues in Emergency Medicine from nationally recognized speakers.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Simulation Lab
12pm – 4pm
Happy Hour
5pm – 6pm
Dinner and Keynote
6pm – 8pm
In Memory of Jim Spruiell
In 2018 Relias re-named the collaborative to:
“JIM SPRUIELL NORTHERN REGION EMERGENCY MEDICINE COLLABORATIVE”
in memory of our dear friend and colleague who impacted this region of Emergency Medicine in a way that we would like to honor moving forward.
Jim acquired many professional accreditations and graciously shared his knowledge and passion with others. He was recognized as an icon in the emergency medical services community, but also as a renowned teacher. He traveled all over the nation to educate emergency medicine providers. His passion was to ensure that anyone in emergency medicine was trained to the best of his or her ability to give the care needed. He tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on November 19, 2017. We commemorate Jim each year with this lecture that exemplifies the excellence he demonstrated throughout his career.
Providing Scholarships
The Collaborative helps to fund scholarships for the JIM SPRUIELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP fund.
Friends and colleagues of Jim Spruiell established a scholarship in his memory shortly after his untimely death.
Dr. Misty Rea
RH Associate Medical Director
Meet Your Presenter
Dr. Misty Rea is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 15 years of frontline clinical experience, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in fast-paced emergency settings. Currently practicing across multiple North Mississippi Medical Center locations as well as Gilmore Memorial Hospital, she has built a career centered on managing complex medical emergencies while prioritizing patient safety, dignity, and outcomes.
Throughout her career, Dr. Rea has taken on leadership roles that reflect her commitment not only to patient care but also to strengthening healthcare teams. She has served on the Medical Executive Committee and Trauma Care Committee, contributing to system-level improvements and clinical excellence. Her background also includes experience as an Assistant Medical Director and Chief Resident during her training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
Drawing from years on the front lines of emergency medicine, Dr. Rea brings a deeply informed and practical perspective to the topic of physician wellness. She understands firsthand the pressures, demands, and emotional toll of modern healthcare—and is passionate about fostering resilience, sustainability, and well-being among providers. Her approach blends clinical insight with real-world experience, making her a compelling and relatable voice for physicians navigating the challenges of today’s healthcare environment.
