The Professionals Health Network (PHN) is an IRS-approved 501c3 charitable organization available to assist Mississippi licensed professionals and their students with potentially impairing illnesses such as Substance Use Disorders including Alcoholism, Psychiatric Illness, Cognitive Deterioration, Sexual Disorders, and qualified physical impairment.  It is open to all regulatory entities and boards who wish to participate. 

PHN works closely with the participants professional organization and licensure authority.  Our goal is to serve as an alternative to the disciplinary process for professionals who seek or are motivated to accept the help we offer.

Our Medical Director is Alexis Polles, M.D.  Dr. Polles is a nationally known expert who brings a breadth of experience to PHN.   She has worked with healthcare professionals with potentially impairing illness since 1986.   She has held numerous leadership roles thoughout her career including Medical Director at Pine Grove.  Dr. Polles has additional certifications in Forensic Psychiatry, Sex Addiction Therapy, EMDR and Acupuncture.   She also has published articles in peer reviewed journals on topics related to substance abuse and sexual compulsivity, and has lectured nationally on the subject of professionals with potentially impairing illness.  

Our Executive Director is Ms Donna Young,  MS Young has worked with numerous medical facilities and served in the field of Professionals Health since 2002.  She has been involved in all levels of program participant monitoring and is highly skilled in organizational development and management.

The Professionals Health Network has a representative, dedicated Board of Directors with unique talents who lend their time, energy and expertise to promote PHN's mission and goals.  The Professionals Health Committee (COMMITTEE) is, likewise, composed of highly qualified professionals who work tirelessly to see that our program participants have all the tools necessary to aid effective recovery.  Our Staff, Board of Directors and COMMITTEE members adhere to a strict Code of Ethics.   

Board of Directors: 

Alexis Polles, MD, Chair *

Joe Walker, MD, Vice-Chair*

Gary D. Carr, MD, Medical Director Emeritus

Donna Young, Secretary-Treasurer*

Tom Wiggins, DMD, Exec. Committee*

Mitch Hutto, DMD*

Duane Burgess, MD

Joe Landrum, Minister

Christine Eaves, DVM*

Willie Webb, D.C.

Glenn Lau, MD*

* Serves on Board and Committee

COMMITTEE Members: 

Joe Walker MD, Chair*

Alexis Polles MD, Medical Director*

Donna Young, Exec. Director (Non-voting)*

Mitch Hutto, DMD

Tom Wiggins, DMD*

Christine Eaves, DVM*

Debra Carr, JD, LPC, LMFT

Deborah V. Gross, MD

Glenn Lau, MD* 

Kevin Keen, DMD