About Us

S. Jerry Keever, FACHE, MBA, NREMT  is the CEO/Administrator of the Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital and Nursing Home,  a position he has held for the past 16 years.  In his capacity, Jerry plays a vital role in maintaining and developing healthcare programs  for the densely populated rural area in and surrounding Rolling Fork, Mississippi.  He oversees the 19-bed hospital, 10-bed geriatric psychiatric program, 54-bed nursing home, intensive outpatient program, wellness/rehabilitation program and the ambulance service,  just to name a few of his responsibilities.

Mr. Keever holds the distinction of board certification in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has both a Master and Bachelor of Business Administration from Delta State University in management and accounting, respectively.  When he isn't busy being the CEO, Jerry also provides ambulance service coverage for the area as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Services Driver and is the President and a founding member of the Sharkey Issaquena Medical Foundation.               

Having grown up, moved away from and returned to the Mississippi Delta town of Anguilla, Jerry understands and faces head on the daily struggles of rural Mississippi as well as rural Mississippi healthcare.