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Once young patients at UMMC, registered nurses and sisters Logan, left, and Erin Dorsey are part of the care team at Children’s of Mississippi.

Nursing at Children’s of Mississippi ‘dream come true’ for former patients Logan and Erin Dorsey

Monday, June 2, 2025

Inspired by the Children’s of Mississippi and UMMC nurses who cared for them as children facing sickle cell disease and bone marrow transplants, Logan and Erin Dorsey are now caring for children with cancer and blood disorders as registered nurses. Read More

Cutting the ribbon on Monday for the opening of the new burn unit are, front row from left, Kayla Hubbard of Magee; Dr. Juvonda Hodge, director of the Mississippi Burn Center; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; Kenneth Clark of Waynesboro. Behind are, Dr. Daniel Edney, state health officer; Dr. Peter Arnold, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; Dr. Al Rankins, IHL commissioner; Sherry Riser, nursing director; Gee Ogletree, IHL president; and Senator Walter Michel.

UMMC makes Burn Center opening official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Monday, June 2, 2025

UMMC has expanded its ability to care for burn patients with the opening of a new dedicated burn unit. As one of only a few comprehensive burn facilities established in the U.S. in the last 20 years, the center brings the Medical Center’s advanced, coordinated burn care together under one roof. Read More

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