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Marchelle Banks of Memphis consults with Dr. John Rushing, director of the IVF program in the UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Chief Cyrus Ben, who served on the commission that redesigned Mississippi's state flag, explains the symbolism in the new design.

‘A story of challenges’: Chief Cyrus Ben shares Choctaws’ history

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Dr. Genevieve Shepherd Ali, left, and Dr. John Hall, Arthur C. Guyton Professor and chair of physiology and biophysics, present an award to Melissa Shepherd, recognizing her contribution to the Albert Pitt "Pete" Shepherd Jr., PhD Distinguished Chair in Physiology.

SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Dr. Ian Hoppe holds patient Mila Medders after a series of plastic surgeries repaired her right ear.

Children’s of Mississippi plastic surgeons rebuild ear after injury

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Recipients of the 2024 Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Excellence Awards present at Friday's ceremony pose with their framed certificates.

Annual awards recognize faculty achievements in research

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Dental assistant Kristy Ferrell, left, observes incoming dental hygiene student Allie Runnels' handwashing technique during the School of Dentistry's orientation week in August. The school was among those recording an enrollment gain.

UMMC’s overall school enrollment continues to climb

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Lori Henry, hospital school teacher, reads to Termondtrez Simmons of Yazoo City during a session of Rainbow Academy at Children's of Mississippi.

Rainbow Academy enhances learning opportunities for Children’s of Mississippi patients

Published on Monday, November 4, 2024

 The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Jessica Faulkner and Christine Schnackenberg with alumni awards for 2024. From left are Dr. Babette Lamarca, Faulkner, Schnackenberg, Dr. Joey Granger and Dr. Sydney Murphy.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

Published on Monday, October 28, 2024

 Audra Shepherd of Germantown, Tennessee, discusses details of her breast reconstruction surgery with Michelle Henderson, nurse practitioner in the Department of Surgery.

UMMC surgeon delivers life-changing care for breast cancer survivors with advanced reconstruction

Published on Monday, October 21, 2024