Providers

 
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Dallas M Earnest, FNP

Dallas M. Earnest graduated with her Bachelor of Science in 2003 from Baptist College of Health Science. In 2006, she obtained her Master’s in Science of Nursing from the University of Memphis with a focus in Family Nurse Practitioner. Dallas is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and currently licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi.  Prior to opening her own practice, she worked in the emergency department at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital of Germantown from 2005-2010. Also, from 2007-2010 she worked part time for Olive Branch Family Medical Center to keep current on family practice. In 2010, when she initially moved back to her home town of Clarksdale, she worked for Warrington Clinics. In February 2012, Dallas began practicing at Family First Clinic of Clarksdale and additionally in 2013 began seeing patients in the Hernando office on scheduled days.

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Chris Ferracci, FNP

Chris is a family nurse practitioner, board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is currently licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi. Chris began his career in nursing in 2001 as an ICU nurse then spent the next 16 years in home health and hospice. He also provides part time nursing care at the Coahoma County Jail. He has been a family nurse practitioner since 2017 and is qualified to diagnose and treat a wide array of conditions across the entire lifespan.

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Lora Smith, FNP

Lora is board certified with American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is currently licensed in the state of Mississippi. She obtained her Masters of Nursing wit a focus on family nurse practitioner in 2010 from the University of Memphis. Her nurse practitioner experience has been in cardiology and family practice. Lora has been with Family First Clinics since May 2016

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Cody Gullick, FNP

Cody is a Family Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is currently licensed to practice in the state of Mississippi. He started his nursing career in 2011 and worked primarily in ICU and the emergency room for 7 years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner in 2018. 

Owners

Dallas M. Earnest, fnp and Paula J. Aldridge

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About Us

Family First Clinic of Clarksdale opened February 1, 2012. The owners, Dallas Earnest, FNP and Paula J. Aldridge were committed to provide the Clarksdale and surrounding areas the highest quality healthcare available.

Family First Clinic of Hernando opened May 20, 2013 with the same goals. We strive to give each patient the service and care that they deserve.

Our well-trained staff is ready to serve each patient with a confidential, professional, and quality atmosphere.