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IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Monday, December 2, 2024

Forty years ago, UMMC launched its in-vitro fertilization program, offering hope to families struggling with infertility. Today, it stands as a transformative force in reproductive medicine, creating generations of families and changing lives across Mississippi and beyond. Read More

Nurse Managers Carla Hickmon-Scott and Jonathan VanLandingham prepare one of the rooms for patients on the sixth floor of the Conerly Critical Care Tower.

UMMC unveils expanded adult inpatient facilities

Monday, December 2, 2024

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its adult inpatient facilities to better meet the growing demand for patient care and address critical capacity challenges. The sixth floor ICU and med-surg expansions will include 50 new beds and a virtual nursing station. Read More

Child Life Specialist Ashley Prendez adds donated items to their supply closet.

Children’s of Mississippi Holiday Giving Drive is Dec. 18-20

Online wish lists make shopping for toys, books and other needed items easy. Gifts during the holiday season help patients in the state’s only children’s hospital all year long.

Published on Monday, December 2, 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

The leader of more than 11,000 Native Americans spoke last week at the Medical Center to an audience that included high school students embodying that community’s future. Chief Cyrus Ben acknowledged the promise they represent, while also describing the painful side of his people’s heritage, along with the triumphs they have managed to achieve.

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Luke Starkey of Clinton puts on a puppet show for Avah Davis of Meadville.

Museum traveling exhibit making holiday stop at Children’s of Mississippi

A favorite at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, the traveling Rocky’s House exhibit is at the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi through Jan. 10. The exhibit promotes early childhood development and literacy.

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 2001: Graduate students get new home

2001: Graduate students get new home

During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.

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. Jack Harkins is a second-year internal medicine resident.

Front and Center: Jack Harkins

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Office of Enrollment Management, from left, Candice Brent, Nikki Hubbard, Brittney Anthony, Nicole Nichols, Nicole Connolly, Lauren Nichols, Tameshia Bankhead, Dr. Emily Cole and Mary Bess Skinner.

That’s My Job: Office of Enrollment Management

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Published on Monday, November 18, 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

 Cancer Center, nursing student leaders, operational excellence spotlighted

Cancer Center, nursing student leaders, operational excellence spotlighted

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Ava Clarke Edney, Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, models as part of Mistletoe Marketplace.

Photos: Patients shine in holiday fashion show

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Children’s of Mississippi’s Batson Tower renovations will be advanced through a $1.5 million gift from the Joseph C. Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund. Photo courtesy of HDR © 2020 Dan Schwalm

Bancroft Fund gives $1.5 million to create Croft Medical Surgical Unit

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

 Patrick Harrington advocates for cancer awareness and smoking cessation following his own health experiences and free lung cancer screening at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

UMMC offers screenings to detect early stage lung cancer

Published on Monday, November 4, 2024

 Researcher, radiology program recognized

Researcher, radiology program recognized

Published on Monday, November 4, 2024

 When planning the next step in her career, Iley Anne Baldwin looked to the UMMC School of Nursing, where her mother and grandmother completed their nursing education.

Front & Center: Iley Anne Baldwin

Published on Monday, October 28, 2024

 1972: Bower’s advocacy improves access to life-saving dialysis

1972: Bower’s advocacy improves access to life-saving dialysis

Published on Monday, October 28, 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

 Children's of Mississippi patient Lundyn Roberts listens as mom Nikita talks with broadcasters during the 2022 Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.

Families share their Children’s of Mississippi stories as 2025 Ambassadors

Published on Monday, October 21, 2024

 Medical Center personnel acknowledged for excellence, expertise

Medical Center personnel acknowledged for excellence, expertise

Published on Monday, October 21, 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