https://umc.edu/ This is a feed of the latest News from UMMC 2026 University of Mississippi Medical Center dis-web@umc.edu Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:28:43 -0500 News https://www.umc.edu/img/ummc_u_200x200.cmp.png https://umc.edu/ 86fdb2e9ac13310f7f4c7878af55701c https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/John-Decker.html As a business owner, John Decker is used to handling pressure. What he didn’t expect was how quickly that pressure could turn into a medical emergency and how critical timely care could be. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/John-Decker-20260409-11.jpg 86f85895ac13310f7f4c78789a270f5e https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/Dental-Alumni.html Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters of the UMMC School of Dentistry gathered April 10 for the 43rd Dental Alumni and Friends Awards celebration. The event recognized two graduates whose careers reflect a commitment to service, leadership and advancing dental care in Mississippi. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/Dental-Alumni-and-Friends-Awards_02.jpg 870c3b92ac13310f7f4c78786d761d94 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/Melinda-Warner.html Melinda Warner first recognized health care as a calling years ago, during her first stint working near caregivers. In May, she will graduate from the School of Health Related Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences – a testament to her persistence and determination. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/Melinda-Warner_01.jpg 77d2a60fac13310f7f4c7878aaf4abe0 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/Rebecca-Winford.html With more than two decades of experience in psychiatric care, Rebecca Winford is bringing both expertise and compassion to her role as head nurse of the new Adolescent Acute Psychiatric Unit at Children’s of Mississippi. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/Rebecca-Winford_04.jpg 4aedf6b6ac13310f7f4c78789b18916a https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/BiTE-Therapy.html Immunotherapy is reshaping what’s possible for patients with fast‑growing blood cancers. At UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute, BiTE therapy, an innovative treatment that helps the immune system lock onto and destroy cancer cells, is giving patients hope. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/BITE-Therapy_06.jpg 53b2c8faac13310f7f4c78780728cc90 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/Bain-Brandon.html Diagnosed at age 1, Bain has gained a growing following on TikTok as his family shares his journey, helping others recognize the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in young children. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/Bain-Brandon-16.jpg 54125d78ac13310f7f4c7878b3bb2172 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/Nathan-Tullos.html Two Hollywood science-fiction adventures helped reshape the future of Dr. Nathan Tullos, who delivered a heartfelt and humorous keynote at the annual Last Lecture. His message on gratitude, humility, passion and hope challenged listeners to reflect on their own paths. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/Last-Lecture-20260325-08.jpg 541fcb64ac13310f7f4c78789cb38f50 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/04/SON-PhD.html Alumni of a program that helps accomplished nurses tackle complex questions gathered last week for a silver celebration. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/04/images/SON-Lunch-and-Panel-20260402-08.jpg 3fa7c389ac13310f7f4c7878d66636a8 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/About-Time.html A vision years in the making is moving closer to reality. UMMC has reached $100 million toward its $125 million goal to build a new Cancer Center and Research Institute, a milestone made possible by generous early supporters such as the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation, which announced a $10 million gift at a news conference today. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/CCRI-Announcement-20260330-22.jpg 3f21f774ac13310f7f4c7878d93716a6 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Johnson-Scholars.html A $5 million gift to fund scholarships at the School of Nursing’s Oxford Center is poised to make a dent in the state’s nursing shortage. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/SON-Scholarship-20260319-11.jpg 2aea591aac13310f7f4c78783b7b4330 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Adolescent-psychiatric-unit.html Teens across Mississippi will have greater access to hospital-based psychiatric care following the completion of a new adolescent acute psychiatric unit at Children’s of Mississippi. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Adolescent-Psych-20260326-07.jpg 3f7f300aac13310f7f4c78789850f089 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Photos-St-Paddys.html Green filled the streets and hospital alike as the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day brought joy to patients and purpose to the community. From the festive Petite Parade at Children’s of Mississippi to City Sweep leading into the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade, supporters showed up in full force collecting beads, raising funds and spreading cheer all to benefit the state’s only children’s hospital. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/02289227.jpg 1b34b43dac13310f7f4c7878b8532ba3 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Match-Day.html Last week, students from the School of Medicine learned where they will train in their chosen specialties as participants in one of the most momentous events of their lives – Match Day 2026. Many students ended their journeys to the milestone from humble beginnings and share their stories here. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Match-Day-25.jpg 1af5819aac13310f7f4c7878cc2f60cc https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Bryce-Ramsey.html Ask Bryce Ramsey, a registered nurse and category manager for strategic sourcing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, her favorite color, and you’ll get a story of cancer, courage and the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Bryce-Ramsey-9-1.jpg 1b42c66aac13310f7f4c787868c7e981 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Run-the-Rainbow.html Runners from around the state and country laced up to support the state’s only children’s hospital at the fourth annual Run the Rainbow for Children’s in downtown Jackson. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/02281054.jpg e8d6517cac13310f498362d7c982a519 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Wade-Watts.html During a recent cyberattack that disrupted hospital systems, UMMC teams relied on training, teamwork and compassion to keep care moving forward. For liver transplant patient Wade Watts and his family, the experience showed that even when technology fails, the people behind it never do. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Wade-Watts-20260312-005-1.jpg dea8d3ceac13310f498362d739aa47a9 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Olivers.html Laughter changed their lives — now it’s changing cancer care in Mississippi. Kent and Candace Oliver, the force behind Laughs 4 Life, are turning their own cancer journey into a $500,000 investment in hope, innovation and better outcomes at UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Oliver-Family-.jpg e798884eac13310f498362d70fa37b42 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Caesar-Alshibli.html Dr. Caesar Alshibli fled his homeland after militias hunted him for negotiating with U.S. troops during the Second Iraq War. His courage, resilience and second chances landed him at UMMC to rebuild his life and fulfill his purpose as a researcher. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Dr.-Caesar-Alshibli--5.jpg bab9b0efac13310f498362d76313cfcb https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Bower-Foundation.html The Bower Foundation made the largest gift in its history to It’s About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute, a $125 million drive to help fund construction of a cancer center. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Bower-Gift-20260226-005-1.jpg c55becccac13310f498362d719518309 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Psychiatric-Care.html A recent gift of $1.5 million from Friends of Children’s Hospital will help create an environment that better supports the mental health and wellbeing of children from across Mississippi. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Friends-Board_01.jpg d2e1c445ac13310f498362d7ecfd24ee https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/SEC-Faculty.html The long-term commitment of Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research, to health equity, community partnerships and research has landed her in the top echelon of academic achievers. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Caroline-Compretta_03.jpg c3b390f0ac13310f498362d7f94df483 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/UMMC-Accolades.html Medical 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. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg af06af9dac13310f498362d7be9a45ee https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Cyberattack.html In the early days of the cyberattack that shut down network systems at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clinical staff quickly implemented plans to make sure patients in need of time-sensitive care received it, and students pivoted in learning. This is a peek into the days-long crisis. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/03/images/Wiser-20260223-18.jpg af07607cac13310f498362d732f546e9 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Accolades.html Medical 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. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg af0a4769ac13310f498362d754261b56 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/03/Milestones.html During its 70-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. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/ummc_employee_Milestones_24_800x600.jpg 6cc6dd5fac13310f498362d7e3d3a746 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/adolescent-acute-psychiatric-unit.html Teens across Mississippi will have greater access to hospital-based psychiatric care following the completion of a new adolescent acute psychiatric unit at Children’s of Mississippi. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Childrens-Behavioral-Health-Unit-Ribbon-Cutting-Ceremony_02.jpg 66ceb4c3ac13310f498362d72eac5f87 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Accolades.html Medical 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. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg 66d25dd8ac13310f498362d7ef635166 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/CenteringPregnancy.html Pregnancy care is more than a series of brief appointments. It’s a time of learning, questions and support. UMMC EversCare is introducing a new model designed to meet those needs by bringing expectant mothers together for care, education and shared experience. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/MCM-GettyImages-860844102.jpg 66d867a4ac13310f498362d7752bbf74 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Colony-Park-North.html The Medical Center is expanding access to specialty and surgical care with the opening of Colony Park North, a new hospital outpatient facility in Ridgeland, designed to bring consultations, testing and procedures together under one roof. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Colony-Park-North-20260213-021.jpg 66f0d57aac13310f498362d7e94d135c https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Virginia-Kate-Gammon.html Virginia Kate Gammon, medical student and artist, is drawing on the lessons she learned from her late grandmother – applying them to art, medicine and life. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Virgina-Gammon-f-and-c-20260203-03.jpg 66f848ccac13310f498362d7faeeca98 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/TEACH-Prize.html Dr. Jeannette Simino, who came to teaching reluctantly, has grown into that role exceptionally. She has received the 2026 Regions Bank TEACH Prize – a rewarding development not only for her career, but because of her generosity, for her department as well. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Nelson-Order-117.jpg 6705f80cac13310f498362d7048057a9 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Photos-Valentines-MardiGras.html Love was in the air and so were beads! From Valentine’s crafts to Mardi Gras celebrations full of color and fun, our patients and families enjoyed unforgettable moments of joy. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Friends-Valentines-Event_02.jpg 06b70e03ac13310f6a67dd720d15cb5e https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/See-Test-Treat.html Applications are now being accepted for See, Test and Treat, a free cancer screening event at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for uninsured and underinsured Mississippians. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/See-Test-and-Treat-20240406-03.jpg 33775321ac13310f6a67dd72a1dbb88f https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/CSpire-Gift.html The technology and telecommunications company’s philanthropy is going toward construction of a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/CSpire---CCRI-Gift-20260204-044.jpg 34fd9e22ac13310f6a67dd72032a966d https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Orthopaedic-Researchers.html From the hospital bedside to post-operative follow-up, orthopaedic research plays a critical role in understanding how patients recover from traumatic injuries. At UMMC, that work is led by a multidisciplinary research team committed to improving outcomes for patients across Mississippi and beyond. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Orthopedic-Research-Team-20260205-02.jpg 350eb266ac13310f6a67dd72ff685991 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Dental-Mission-Week.html Now in its 10th year, Dental Mission Week has provided free dental care to more than 7,000 Mississippians, addressing gaps in access while shaping the next generation of dental professionals. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Dental-Missions-Week_01.jpg 42da9d01ac13310f6a67dd7249b5dfd6 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/MS-Violence-Survey.html Economic hardship and mental health struggles are markers of violence in Mississippi, a new survey shows, but the way out is being mapped by UMMC researchers. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/GettyImages-1349240822.jpg 1f2c6e52ac13310f6a67dd722cf18270 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/New-Residencies.html Mississippi’s college athletes were in good hands when it came to reaching their peak performance as SHRP’s physical therapy residency program expanded. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /magazine/SHRP-REACH/2024-2025/images/Walker-Hardin-1-1800.jpg 06b4cd1eac13310f6a67dd721e24b361 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Parker-Donation.html After a lifetime devoted to caring for Mississippi’s children, Dr. Paul Parker is helping shape the future of cancer care for adults across the state. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Parkers-20260122-01.jpg 0a6f3d73ac13310f6a67dd7203a86a72 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/Run-the-Rainbow-Medal.html Artwork created by a 9-year-old Children’s of Mississippi ambassador will be featured on the finisher medal for this year’s Run the Rainbow, an annual race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/02/images/Owen-Overby---Rainbow-Medal-20260120-01.jpg ec60345dac13310f6a67dd729d26a46f https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/NSICU.html The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence (Silver) to UMMC’s Neuroscience ICU, a national recognition honoring high-performing critical care units that demonstrate strong outcomes and evidence-based practice. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/01/images/NSICUbeaconaward-10.jpg ec61817dac13310f6a67dd721d168311 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Milestones.html During its 70-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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/ummc_employee_Milestones_24_800x600.jpg fae3d1aeac13310f6a67dd7229113d65 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/CMB.html The UMMC program is working to decode disease at the molecular level, paving the way for breakthroughs in cancer, genomics and precision medicine. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2023/09/images/Research-Garrett.png c7aa114fac13310f308b9a93bb1d7811 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Madison-Hansen.html When words and medicine sometime fall short, a student-led choir uses music to heal. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/01/images/UMMC-choir-2.jpg c8d481afac13310f308b9a9328f2a24b https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/UMMC-Accolades.html Medical 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. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg dba5bbcdac13310f6a67dd72e4f8d235 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Pharmacology-70.html As the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology marks its 70th anniversary, it stands as a powerhouse with a legacy shaped by decades of discovery, leadership and transformation. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2024/05/images/Nathan-Campbell_10.jpg dbf4033aac13310f6a67dd7241564ab5 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Porter-Antici.html Children’s of Mississippi announced Friday that Porter Antici has been named Mississippi’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, a role in which the 6-year-old will serve as an ambassador for children receiving care across the state. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/01/images/Champion-Porter-Antici-20260116-22.jpg 8f076731ac13310f308b9a932eef0deb https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Run-the-Rainbow-Registration.html Runners from across Mississippi and all over the country will lace up their shoes March 21 for the fourth annual Run the Rainbow for Children’s, a colorful community race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:08:55 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2025/03/images/20250316-RuntheRainbow-2.jpg b28a36d5ac13310f308b9a93b6702d66 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/HPV-Research.html Research on HPV genotypes helped change national cervical cancer management guidelines, improving care in Mississippi and beyond. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/News_Articles/2026/01/images/GettyImages-1488894510.jpg b28b8cabac13310f308b9a9332bc7e45 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/01/Accolades.html Medical 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. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg