University of Mississippi Medical Center - News Feed - the University of Mississippi Medical CenterThis is a feed of the latest News from UMMCUMMC2026 University of Mississippi Medical Center2026-08-22T23:54:36-05:00https://www.umc.edu/img/ummc_u_200x200.cmp.pngdis-web@umc.edu0107ddacac13310f342ad9dcf3f8a230Nurse anesthetist program at UMMC welcomes first students2026-08-17T00:00:00-05:002026-08-14T11:08:07-05:00Nursing education at UMMC took another step forward this week as 16 students began expanding their skills in the institution’s first nurse anesthetist program./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/CRNA-first-cohort-4.jpg010ea86fac13310f342ad9dc77add22fNew UMMC food pantry to be available to students2026-08-17T00:00:00-05:002026-08-14T11:15:32-05:00As UMMC students begin a new academic year, a new campus resource is helping ensure basic needs don’t stand in the way of their success. The Student Union Food Pantry, UMMC’s first food pantry dedicated exclusively to students, will provide free food and personal care essentials while bringing the Medical Center community together to support students beyond the classroom./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/studentfoodpantry-1.jpg011349ddac13310f342ad9dc88c82161That’s My Job: Pediatric phlebotomists2026-08-17T00:00:00-05:002026-08-14T11:20:36-05:00A reassuring voice, a favorite toy and a steady hand can make all the difference for a child facing a blood draw. At Children's of Mississippi, pediatric phlebotomists use all three to turn an often-scary experience into one focused on comfort, trust and care./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/childrensdrawstation-6.jpg102cd0beac13310f6600294f097a0738Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises nearly $300,000 for Children’s of Mississippi2026-08-17T00:00:00-05:002026-08-17T09:42:47-05:00For 25 years, Mississippi Miracles Radiothon has turned the stories of Children’s of Mississippi patients and families into a powerful call to action, giving Mississippians a chance to help children receive specialized care close to home./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Radiothon-20260813-05.jpgdd06c332ac13310f342ad9dc6fed1a2eUMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute gains nearly $2.6M from NCI for metastasis research2026-08-10T00:00:00-05:002026-08-07T11:20:35-05:00Led by Dr. Jawed Siddiqui, this research reflects CCRI’s growing strength in translational science and the pursuit of discoveries that can change outcomes for patients across Mississippi and beyond./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Siddiqui-Lab-20260729-07.jpgdd075cc5ac13310f342ad9dc75768ca9UMMC’s inaugural MD-MPH students aim to transform health beyond the exam room2026-08-10T00:00:00-05:002026-08-07T11:21:15-05:00Medicine has long focused on treating one patient at a time. As members of UMMC's inaugural MD-MPH cohort, three future physicians are expanding that mission, learning to improve not only individual lives but the health of entire communities./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/MD-MHD-2026_02.jpgebdf27c1ac13310f342ad9dce03b5659Front and Center: Geneva Lindsey2026-08-10T00:00:00-05:002026-08-10T08:31:38-05:00For more than 20 years, Geneva Lindsey has helped keep the surgical ICU running smoothly while making patients, families and coworkers feel welcome. But her genuine compassion and love of people are what truly define her work./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Geneva-Lindsey-6.jpgec2b0e62ac13310f342ad9dcdfbcda76Photos: UMMC welcomes students for a new academic year2026-08-10T00:00:00-05:002026-08-10T09:54:32-05:00A new academic year is underway at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as students across UMMC’s health professions schools return to campus and begin the next chapter of their educational journeys./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/SOM-1st-Day-20260805-18.jpgc80bd5dcac13310f342ad9dcfceafa93A first for Mississippi, a second chance for UMMC patient with rare type of cancer2026-08-03T00:00:00-05:002026-08-03T09:34:06-05:00Ashley Castle’s successful liver transplant — believed to be the first in Mississippi for hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer — reflects the strength of UMMC’s expertise./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Liver-Transplant-Patient_09.jpgc820ab24ac13310f342ad9dcd8cbc9b5UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine2026-08-03T00:00:00-05:002026-08-03T09:56:51-05:00Moments after being named first runner-up, the Vicksburg native Morgan Nelson traded evening gowns and rehearsals for orientation and anatomy, stepping into a new role that she hopes will have an even greater impact on the lives of others./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Morgan-Nelson_19.jpgc8499958ac13310f342ad9dc21daef51UMMC Greenwood preserves access to health care in the Delta region2026-08-03T00:00:00-05:002026-08-03T10:41:34-05:00UMMC Greenwood is opening a new chapter for health care in the Mississippi Delta. By bringing the former Greenwood Leflore Hospital into Mississippi's only academic medical center, the transition preserves vital local services while expanding access to specialized care, medical expertise and long-term stability for the region./news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Greenwood_8697.jpg8f502998ac13310f49b6db0e26f248b3High risk for breast cancer calls for increased screening at CCRI clinic2026-07-27T00:00:00-05:002026-07-23T09:10:23-05:00At the Cancer Center and Research Institute, a specialized clinic is giving high‑risk patients the structure, support and advanced screening they need to stay ahead of breast cancer./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/breastcancerclinic-5.jpg9039af4eac13310f49b6db0eaa9c3655Front and Center: Wesley Smith2026-07-27T00:00:00-05:002026-07-23T13:25:27-05:00For more than a decade, Wesley Smith has cared for Mississippi's children and families in different roles across Children's of Mississippi. Now, as chief nursing officer, he leads the nursing organization he has grown alongside, bringing a deep understanding of the people, purpose and culture that define the children’s hospital./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Wesley-Smith_06.jpga48f368eac13310f342ad9dcbbb44237School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend2026-07-27T00:00:00-05:002026-07-27T12:11:16-05:00Hundreds of alumni, faculty and friends returned to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to celebrate the School of Medicine's 2026 Alumni Reunion, honoring the Class of 1976 Golden Graduates and recognizing physicians whose leadership, research and service have left a lasting impact on medicine in Mississippi and beyond./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Medical Alumni Awards_06.jpg5c56c6c3ac13310f49b6db0ef39c45e7UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage2026-07-20T00:00:00-05:002026-07-13T11:36:58-05:00As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/M1-White-Coat-candid-20250807-28.jpg7faecedcac13310f49b6db0ea16605dcFront and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood2026-07-20T00:00:00-05:002026-07-20T08:19:50-05:00For 45 years, Dr. Hiram Gatewood Jr. has helped shape the next generation of Mississippi dentists while carrying forward the values of service and compassion he learned from his father. A member of the School of Dentistry's third graduating class, his career has spanned the classroom, the clinic and his hometown community./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Hiram-Gatewood_02.jpg7faf841aac13310f49b6db0e49d4748cUMMC transforms rare disease diagnosis and care through collaboration2026-07-20T00:00:00-05:002026-07-20T08:20:36-05:00For families living with a rare disease, the longest journey is often the search for answers. UMMC’s genomic testing program Project Baby Magnolia and its multidisciplinary Barth Syndrome Clinic are helping shorten that journey by combining advanced genomic research with coordinated specialty. They’re bringing hope to patients who once faced years of uncertainty./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Genetics-Clinic-20260429-041.jpg805cab95ac13310f49b6db0e41721c5fUMMC experts explain what to know about gastrointestinal illness2026-07-20T00:00:00-05:002026-07-20T11:29:44-05:00As health officials investigate a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to contaminated produce, Mississippi has confirmed several cases of the intestinal illness. University of Mississippi Medical Center experts explain how the parasite spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/GettyImages-1883543200.jpg4d7a60ddac13310f49b6db0e6440a8842025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure2026-07-13T00:00:00-05:002026-07-10T14:21:33-05:00More than 70 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor./news/images/promotions_tenure-1.jpg5bd42192ac13310f49b6db0e7b575aafFront and Center: Will Appleby2026-07-13T00:00:00-05:002026-07-13T09:14:16-05:00When disaster strikes, most people focus on the flashing lights, helicopters and first responders racing toward the scene. Behind many of those lifesaving efforts is someone making sure help gets where it is needed most. Will Appleby has dedicated his career to answering Mississippi's toughest calls — often before anyone else even knows help is on the way./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Will-Appleby-1.jpg5c69c251ac13310f49b6db0e0f2b453eFederal programs transform health research in Mississippi2026-07-13T00:00:00-05:002026-07-13T11:57:42-05:00When the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences created the Institutional Development Award program, or IDeA, its goal was to build research excellence in states historically overlooked for federal funding. Few investments have demonstrated the program's value more clearly than the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research, tackling longstanding chronic diseases and mortality./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/MCCTR-COBRE_06.jpg378ce6f2ac13310f49b6db0ec307a287From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC2026-07-06T00:00:00-05:002026-07-06T08:10:08-05:00Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, is helping build a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute by giving to the It’s About Time campaign./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/BR2_1097d3.jpg37a0b20eac13310f49b6db0e8bee86aaUMMC PROMISE Program opens doors for future physicians from across Mississippi2026-07-06T00:00:00-05:002026-07-06T08:31:45-05:00For aspiring physicians from across Mississippi, the path to medical school can be filled with financial, academic and personal challenges. Through the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Program, 32 students from 11 colleges and universities are receiving mentorship, resources and early exposure to medicine that could help turn their dreams of becoming physicians into reality./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/PROMISE-Program-Students_02.jpg37b4cfecac13310f49b6db0ef7db9124UMMC aims for the goal during Patient Safety Week2026-07-06T00:00:00-05:002026-07-06T08:53:44-05:00UMMC will observe Patient Safety Week July 13-16 with a soccer-inspired theme, “Safety is Our Goal.” Employees are invited to celebrate patient safety accomplishments from across the Medical Center, follow unit progress on the championship boards and take part in activities throughout the week./news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Safety-Wheel-20240306-04.jpg37dd70f0ac13310f49b6db0e6f37f1e9Staff receive national appointments; online course wins recognition2026-07-06T00:00:00-05:002026-07-06T09:38:07-05:00Medical 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./news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg139d7ef7ac13310f49b6db0e9391d044Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon2026-06-29T00:00:00-05:002026-06-29T08:41:56-05:00After more than two decades of serving patients at UMMC, Alice Chaney Herndon, director of adult nursing services, was confronted with her own diagnosis: a brain tumor./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Alice-Chaney-Herndon-11.jpg13b143f3ac13310f49b6db0ebee67d1bIngram named McCarty Chair of Neurology2026-06-29T00:00:00-05:002026-06-29T09:03:32-05:00Dr. Brad Ingram has been named the McCarty Chair of Neurology, an appointment honoring his impact as a clinician, researcher and mentor and the continued legacy of H.F. “Mac” McCarty’s support for medicine and education in Mississippi./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Neurology-Chair-20260507-069.jpg13d23606ac13310f49b6db0eea1a0ef3Photos: NICU reunion brings former patients, families back to Children's of Mississippi2026-06-29T00:00:00-05:002026-06-29T09:39:31-05:00Laughter, hugs and heartfelt reunions filled Children's of Mississippi as former neonatal intensive care unit patients reunited with the physicians, nurses and staff who cared for them./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/NICU-Reunion-22.jpga77beb61ac13310f78b267da679a72a3Programs in physical therapy, nursing to expand in Oxford2026-06-22T00:00:00-05:002026-06-08T08:46:16-05:00Expansion of key programs in the School of Health Related Professions and the School of Nursing in Oxford positions both specialties to meet growing demand in the workforce./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Physical-Therapy_16.jpge065e96cac13310f78b267da942076ceCCRI receives $10M gift from philanthropist Jean Morris Adams in honor of late son and best friend2026-06-22T00:00:00-05:002026-06-19T10:00:35-05:00Inspired by profound personal loss, Jean Morris Adams is investing in CCRI’s mission to ensure Mississippians can access exceptional cancer care close to home./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/IMG_3882.jpgefa164ebac13310f49b6db0ee20ea00bPhotos: A magical day at Children's of Mississippi2026-06-22T00:00:00-05:002026-06-22T08:59:52-05:00Friends of Children's Hospital transformed Children's of Mississippi’s Sanderson Tower community room into the happiest place around during Disney Day. Patients had the opportunity to experience Disney-themed activities, meet favorite characters and enjoy a day filled with fun, laughter and imagination.d75273f4ac13310f78b267da92c0b488Children's of Mississippi achieves Magnet recognition, earns seven exemplars2026-06-17T00:00:00-05:002026-06-17T15:42:45-05:00A yearslong commitment to nursing excellence culminated in a historic achievement as Children's of Mississippi earned Magnet recognition and seven exemplars, distinctions that recognize exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/magnetdecisionreveal-5.jpgcbbcdf08ac13310f78b267daaa5fbdacNew cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC2026-06-15T00:00:00-05:002026-06-15T09:43:33-05:00At a time when Mississippi faces some of the country’s toughest cancer challenges, a new generation of researchers is beginning its training at the state’s only academic medical center./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Cancer-Therapeutics-3.jpgcbd9026eac13310f78b267da35dd853fPhotos: Ole Miss Rebels football brings joy and encouragement to Children’s of Mississippi2026-06-15T00:00:00-05:002026-06-15T10:14:17-05:00Smiles were everywhere at children’s hospital during a recent visit from Ole Miss Rebels football players, who spent time connecting with patients throughout the hospital.cc084d87ac13310f78b267dab3900d0a‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 20292026-06-15T00:00:00-05:002026-06-15T11:05:56-05:00One set of triplets in a medical school class is a rare occurrence. The UMMC School of Medicine has two sets of triplets represented in the same class, highlighting a remarkable first for the school./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Basha triplets-6.jpg75084ec8ac13310f78b267da91462516Priscilla and David O’Donnell make historic $9 million commitment to Children’s of Mississippi2026-06-08T00:00:00-05:002026-05-29T13:38:59-05:00Priscilla and David O’Donnell have made a transformational $9 million gift to support the Pediatric Heart Center at Children’s of Mississippi./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/ODonnell-20260520-12_USE-2.jpga77e4bfbac13310f78b267da3c0be020UMMC celebrates Hall’s legacy, names research building in his honor2026-06-08T00:00:00-05:002026-06-08T08:48:52-05:00Dr. John E. Hall devoted more than a half-century to advancing research, education and leadership at UMMC. His retirement celebration featured heartfelt tributes from family, friends and colleagues who praised his lasting impact./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/John-Hall-Retirement-20260601-057.jpg7507c187ac13310f78b267da5a120944Tumors don't stop CCRI patient from earning degree, launching ventures2026-06-01T00:00:00-05:002026-05-29T13:38:23-05:00Chantal Taylor of Jackson has continued her creativity and studies while fighting rare tumors with the help of her UMMC care team./news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Chantal-Taylor-10.jpg4ab7a110ac13310f781c90f836b8a3b3UMMC excellence shines for faculty, staff, students2026-05-26T00:00:00-05:002026-05-21T08:26:48-05:00Medical 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./news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg4b386530ac13310f781c90f8520e2b3eUMMC AirCare expands fleet with addition of fixed-wing aircraft2026-05-26T00:00:00-05:002026-05-21T10:47:27-05:00UMMC AirCare is growing its reach with the addition of a fixed-wing aircraft capable of transporting patients over longer distances. The expansion also brings new opportunities for medical flight staff as the program continues to evolve./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/AirCare-5-Promo.jpg4b3de227ac13310f781c90f8b9c8a556Donation to MIND Center brings dedicated building funds to $10 million2026-05-26T00:00:00-05:002026-05-21T10:53:27-05:00A planned $1 million gift from the late Catherine Powell Klipple is helping move UMMC’s future centralized MIND Center building past a major milestone. The donation honors Klipple’s lifelong commitment to service and supports ongoing research and care for patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Barbara-Powell_Mind-Center-gift.jpg64a6de27ac13310f78b267da3fa5a198Trustmark gives $2M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute2026-05-26T00:00:00-05:002026-05-26T09:18:37-05:00Trustmark’s donation will help UMMC build a new home for cancer care and research, supporting the Medical Center’s work to expand treatment options for patients across Mississippi./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Trustmark-CCRI-Gift-20260520-33.jpg64bdf1a5ac13310f78b267da0036c9ffPhotos: Graduates prepare for the next chapter of their lives2026-05-26T00:00:00-05:002026-05-26T09:43:50-05:00As the University of Mississippi Medical Center honored its Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies Friday, graduates were reminded that health care is more than a profession — it is a calling. The celebration represents the resilience, compassion and purpose of students preparing to make a lasting impact on patients and communities.5172fcc4ac13310f781c90f88c9cf993UMMC honors 992 health care professionals at 70th annual commencement2026-05-22T00:00:00-05:002026-05-22T15:49:10-05:00Family members, faculty and friends filled the Mississippi Coliseum on Friday as the University of Mississippi Medical Center conferred nearly 1,000 degrees. Graduates were encouraged to carry forward the compassion, humility and dedication that inspired them to pursue careers in health care./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Commencement-Overall-2026_01.jpg2ce71156ac13310f781c90f8ca7295afUMMC faculty recognized for contributions to medicine, research2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:002026-05-15T13:30:01-05:00Medical 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./news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg2d2626afac13310f781c90f87ca3b7abPhD graduate left India for UMMC to advance her research goals2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:002026-05-15T14:38:55-05:00Sheetal Chowdhury found a community that helped shape her future. Now, as she prepares to earn her PhD in biomedical materials science, she is turning years of obesity research into the next phase of her career in orthopaedic clinical research.2d62fd8bac13310f781c90f871750b8aRare, fully preserved cast iron casket recovered from Asylum Hill excavation2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:002026-05-15T15:45:22-05:00Beneath a quiet ridge on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus, archaeologists have uncovered a rare, fully preserved cast iron casket dating back to the late 1800s — one of the most unusual finds to emerge from the Asylum Hill Cemetery excavation./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/20260508-AsylumHill-32.jpg3b505638ac13310f781c90f88d34fee6Project SEARCH builds skills for life2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:002026-05-18T08:39:41-05:00Young 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./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Project-Search-Graduation-60.jpg3b800023ac13310f781c90f8b0e46a70Photos: UMMC celebrates employees with a week of appreciation events2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:002026-05-18T09:31:44-05:00Employees across UMMC took part in food, games, giveaways and celebrations during this year’s Employee Appreciation Week. The weeklong festivities recognized the people who support UMMC’s missions of education, research and patient care every day.1722fe49ac13310f781c90f8e3d61cceCareer pivots lead SHRP Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement awardees to UMMC2026-05-11T00:00:00-05:002026-05-11T08:03:49-05:00The School of Health Related Professions has named Dr. Lee Brown as its 2026 Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Chelsea Stephens as its Early Career Achievement Award winner./news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/SHRP-Alumni-Award_01.jpg