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Monica Harrion shows her scar from heart surgery 50 years ago at UMMC. Photo credit: Rob Kirk (www.robkirkphotography.com)

UMMC patient celebrates 50th anniversary of congenital heart repair

Monday, May 13, 2024

Monica Harrion, an art director, animator and designer in Burbank, California, is living a healthy life thanks to heart surgery performed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center 50 years ago. Dr. Akio Suzuki, a world-class heart surgeon, performed the operation, and her pediatric cardiologist, Dr. David Watson, was the state’s first. Read More

Neal Carpenter, left, and Creighton Johnson roll wheelchairs down a hallway at Children's of Mississippi during their internship with Ambassador Services at UMMC.

SEARCH for jobs, acceptance ends in celebration for nine graduates of vital program

Monday, May 13, 2024

Nine young adults with developmental challenges are celebrating a ticket to self-sufficiency with their completion of a program at UMMC aimed at preparing them for the working world. Read More

Plaudits abound during National Nurses Week

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

UMMC School of Nursing Alumni honors spotlight Mangum, Riddick

Alumnus of the Year Dr. Carl Mangum and Early Career Award Winner Johnna Riddick are now shaping the next generation of nurses as faculty members at their alma mater. The annual School of Nursing Alumni Awards program also recognized members of the Class of 1974.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

School of Dentistry begins two-year research project to improve children’s oral health

The School of Dentistry recently began new research focused on the role of education in reducing oral caries among children. The two-year-long study with the South Delta School District will be the first of its kind conducted in the United States.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Aaron Winters captures smiles with community outreach

Dental graduate Aaron Winters has been dedicated to making a difference in his community throughout his life and dental school career. His plans after graduation are no exception, as he plans to support rural Mississippi communities even after he completes his scholarship requirements.

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Preston Ivy champions oral health at home and abroad

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

Konkle-Parker completes decades of ‘care of vulnerable people’ at Adult Special Care Clinic

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Estelle Blair balances medical school and motherhood – single, but not alone

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

‘Unmatched’ mentor, exemplary educators celebrated

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

UMMC seeks African American participants in world’s largest autism research study

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

Photos: Mississippi State baseball a home run with young patients

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

Front and Center: Carolyn Trudeau

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Ceremony celebrates body donors’ ‘remarkable gift’

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Genetic discovery uncovers answers to one patient’s lifelong health questions

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Front and Center: Hannah Lambert

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

New program is a case of requested development

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: School of Nursing’s Carter, Haynes combine nursing, military service

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Listen and engage: Stray delivers ‘Last Lecture’

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Becker’s ranks UMMC among top 150 places to work in health care in US

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

UMMC faculty, staff garner national recognition

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

Technological advances reshape rapidly evolving class settings at SHRP

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024