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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

Monday, December 9, 2024

Starting a family is often a journey filled with hope, but for many, it’s also marked by challenges that require strength and perseverance. For 40 years, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s groundbreaking IVF program has been a beacon of innovation, turning the dreams of parenthood into reality for countless families across Mississippi and beyond. Read More

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

Monday, December 9, 2024

Through a generous donation, a physician who made history during and following his years at the Medical Center is showing his appreciation to the institution that helped train him, and particularly to his world-renowned teacher. Read More

Children's of Mississippi patient Fanci Tuggle of Petal enjoys BankPlus Presents Winter Wonderland and Ace Tree Farm with her family.

Photos: Holiday aglow at Children’s of Mississippi

Stockings full of surprises, glittering Christmas trees and visits with Santa were all part of the holiday season’s start at the state’s only children’s hospital. A week bedazzled with holiday events brought joy to Children’s of Mississippi inpatients and outpatients thanks to Friends of Children’s Hospital, BankPlus and Ace Hardware.

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

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

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.

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

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