MANA - Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists -

05/11/2026

North MS MANA Members - It is not to late to plan to join us tomorrow evening from 5:00 - 7:00 at The Country Club of Oxford for a social! If you are able to attend, please register to let us know. We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

Voting for the AANA MY27 Board of Directors and Elected Committees begins May 12. Don't miss your chance to have your voice heard! Log in to your AANA account to meet the candidates now: https://hubs.ly/Q03dz79l0

05/06/2026

MANA Social coming to North Mississippi!

First off, we are starting MANA Social across MS in the different regions of the state. Our first will be in North Mississippi.

North MS CRNAs:

MANA is hosting a social that we'd love for you to attend so you can connect with the MANA leadership team and fellow CRNA's. The invitation is included and you can click on the link below to register. Hope you can join us!

04/22/2026

The MANA Board of Directors is pleased to announce our endorsement of Erik Rauch, CRNA, current AANA Region 7 Director, for the position of AANA President‑Elect.

Erik has been a strong advocate for CRNAs across our region, consistently demonstrating leadership, accessibility, and a deep commitment to advancing our profession. Our board believes his experience and steady approach to national issues will serve AANA members well.

Voting will be open May 12-26, mark your calendar to vote!

03/04/2026

Fresh out off the press!

A strong, bipartisan group of Members of Congress have called on the U.S. Department of Education to protect access to nursing education and safeguard the future of our profession.

Their recent letter highlights how proposed changes to nursing student loan programs could unintentionally harm the pipeline of nurses and advanced practice providers—especially in rural and underserved communities like so many across Mississippi.

MANA is grateful for the members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation who added their voices to this effort. Their support underscores the importance of maintaining strong, accessible pathways for the next generation of CRNAs and SRNAs.

Thank you, Senator Roger Wicker, Congressman Michael Guest and Congressman Bennie G. Thompson for your support in this effort.

MANA members - your advocacy makes moments like this possible. When you speak up, share your stories, and stay engaged, it strengthens our ability to protect the profession and the patients we serve.

You can read the full letter here:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, along with U.S. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), led a bipartisan group of over 150 lawmakers in calling for the U.S. Department of Education to not ma...

02/10/2026

Great day at the Mississippi State Capitol advocating for our patients and profession.

We were especially proud to have anesthesia residents from the University of Southern Mississippi join us and experience the legislative process.

Special thanks to Senator Kevin Blackwell, Representative Sam Creekmore and Representative Donnie Scoggin for sharing and supporting our profession and the communities we serve!

02/04/2026

We are one week away from our 2026 Capitol Day! Register now to join your colleagues from across the state for a day of advocacy, connection and lifting up the voice of CRNA's in Mississippi!

We are excited to share the date for our 2026 MANA Capitol Day!

CRNA's and students, this is your day to show up, speak up, and stand strong for our profession at the Mississippi State Capitol.

Join us for a day of a powerful advocacy in your state Capitol.

Your voice shapes the future of anesthesia care in Mississippi.
Make plans to attend. Bring a colleague. Let’s make an impact together. Register today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ftr7bTTCCZ4ZCYeaP0RxLPm7X4vaHBMklFFplyCYQt4/edit

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

Celebrating CRNA Week Across Mississippi!

We are proud to share that communities all across Mississippi have issued official proclamations recognizing CRNA Week and honoring the vital role Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists play in delivering safe, high‑quality anesthesia care.

From small towns to major cities, leaders statewide are celebrating the dedication, expertise, and compassion CRNAs bring to patients every single day. These proclamations reflect what we already know to be true — Mississippi’s CRNAs are essential to accessible, life‑saving care in every corner of our state.

Thank you to the mayors, boards of supervisors, and local officials who joined us in recognizing the impact of CRNAs. And thank you to our incredible CRNAs for your commitment to serving Mississippi’s families and communities.

Join us in celebrating CRNA Week and helping us spread the word about the value of CRNAs in Mississippi!

City of Byram
City of Clinton
City of Columbus
City of D'Iberville
City of Hattiesburg
City of Laurel
City of Long Beach
City of Columbus
City of McComb
City of Natchez
City of Olive Branch
City of Starkville
City of Vicksburg
City of Tupelo

01/21/2026

Share your WHY!