https://umc.edu/ This is a feed of the latest News from UMMC 2026 University of Mississippi Medical Center dis-web@umc.edu Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:54:45 -0500 News https://www.umc.edu/img/ummc_u_200x200.cmp.png https://umc.edu/ c80bd5dcac13310f342ad9dcfceafa93 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/08/Liver-Transplant.html Ashley 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. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Liver-Transplant-Patient_09.jpg c820ab24ac13310f342ad9dcd8cbc9b5 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/08/Morgan-Nelson.html Moments 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. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Morgan-Nelson_19.jpg c8499958ac13310f342ad9dc21daef51 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/08/Greenwood.html UMMC 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. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/08/images/Greenwood_8697.jpg 8f502998ac13310f49b6db0e26f248b3 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/High-Risk-Breast-Cancer.html At 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. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/breastcancerclinic-5.jpg 9039af4eac13310f49b6db0eaa9c3655 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Wesley-Smith.html For 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. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Wesley-Smith_06.jpg a48f368eac13310f342ad9dcbbb44237 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/News07272026SOMReunionHonors.html Hundreds 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. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Medical Alumni Awards_06.jpg 5c56c6c3ac13310f49b6db0ef39c45e7 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/SOM-Expansion.html As 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. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/M1-White-Coat-candid-20250807-28.jpg 7faecedcac13310f49b6db0ea16605dc https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Hiram-Gatewood.html For 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. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Hiram-Gatewood_02.jpg 7faf841aac13310f49b6db0e49d4748c https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Rare-Diseases.html For 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. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Genetics-Clinic-20260429-041.jpg 805cab95ac13310f49b6db0e41721c5f https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Cyclosporiasis.html As 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. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/GettyImages-1883543200.jpg 4d7a60ddac13310f49b6db0e6440a884 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Promotions-Tenure.html More 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/images/promotions_tenure-1.jpg 5bd42192ac13310f49b6db0e7b575aaf https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Will-Appleby.html When 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Will-Appleby-1.jpg 5c69c251ac13310f49b6db0e0f2b453e https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/COBRE-Grants.html When 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/MCCTR-COBRE_06.jpg 378ce6f2ac13310f49b6db0ec307a287 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Jim-Kennedy.html Kennedy, 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. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/BR2_1097d3.jpg 37a0b20eac13310f49b6db0e8bee86aa https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/PROMISE-Program.html For 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. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/PROMISE-Program-Students_02.jpg 37b4cfecac13310f49b6db0ef7db9124 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/Patient-Safety-Preview.html UMMC 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. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/07/images/Safety-Wheel-20240306-04.jpg 139d7ef7ac13310f49b6db0e9391d044 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Alice-Chaney-Herndon.html After 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Alice-Chaney-Herndon-11.jpg 13b143f3ac13310f49b6db0ebee67d1b https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Brad-Ingram.html Dr. 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Neurology-Chair-20260507-069.jpg 13d23606ac13310f49b6db0eea1a0ef3 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/NICU-Reunion.html Laughter, 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/NICU-Reunion-22.jpg a77beb61ac13310f78b267da679a72a3 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/PT-Nursing-Oxford.html Expansion 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Physical-Therapy_16.jpg e065e96cac13310f78b267da942076ce https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Jean-Adams.html Inspired by profound personal loss, Jean Morris Adams is investing in CCRI’s mission to ensure Mississippians can access exceptional cancer care close to home. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/IMG_3882.jpg efa164ebac13310f49b6db0ee20ea00b https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Photos-Disney.html Friends 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 d75273f4ac13310f78b267da92c0b488 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Childrens-Magnet.html A 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/magnetdecisionreveal-5.jpg cbbcdf08ac13310f78b267daaa5fbdac https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/CCRI-Education.html At 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Cancer-Therapeutics-3.jpg cbd9026eac13310f78b267da35dd853f https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Photos-Ole-Miss-Football.html Smiles 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 cc084d87ac13310f78b267dab3900d0a https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/News-Page_06_15_2026.html One 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Basha triplets-6.jpg 75084ec8ac13310f78b267da91462516 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/ODonnell-Gift.html Priscilla and David O’Donnell have made a transformational $9 million gift to support the Pediatric Heart Center at Children’s of Mississippi. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/ODonnell-20260520-12_USE-2.jpg a77e4bfbac13310f78b267da3c0be020 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/John-Hall-Retires.html Dr. 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/John-Hall-Retirement-20260601-057.jpg 7507c187ac13310f78b267da5a120944 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/06/Chantal-Taylor.html Chantal Taylor of Jackson has continued her creativity and studies while fighting rare tumors with the help of her UMMC care team. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/06/images/Chantal-Taylor-10.jpg 4ab7a110ac13310f781c90f836b8a3b3 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/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, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg 4b386530ac13310f781c90f8520e2b3e https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/AirCare-expansion.html UMMC 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. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/AirCare-5-Promo.jpg 4b3de227ac13310f781c90f8b9c8a556 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Catherine-Powell-Klipple-Donation.html A 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. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Barbara-Powell_Mind-Center-gift.jpg 64a6de27ac13310f78b267da3fa5a198 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Trustmark.html Trustmark’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. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Trustmark-CCRI-Gift-20260520-33.jpg 64bdf1a5ac13310f78b267da0036c9ff https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Commencement-Photos.html As 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. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 37dd70f0ac13310f49b6db0e6f37f1e9 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/07/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, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg 5172fcc4ac13310f781c90f88c9cf993 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Commencement.html Family 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. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Commencement-Overall-2026_01.jpg 2ce71156ac13310f781c90f8ca7295af https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/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, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/images/MCM_Accolades_24_800x600.jpg 2d2626afac13310f781c90f87ca3b7ab https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SGSHS-Commencement.html Sheetal 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2d62fd8bac13310f781c90f871750b8a https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Cast-Iron-Casket.html Beneath 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/20260508-AsylumHill-32.jpg 3b505638ac13310f781c90f88d34fee6 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Project-SEARCH.html Young 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Project-Search-Graduation-60.jpg 3b800023ac13310f781c90f8b0e46a70 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/EAW-Photos.html Employees 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. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1722fe49ac13310f781c90f8e3d61cce https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SHRP-Alumni.html The 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. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/SHRP-Alumni-Award_01.jpg 17329544ac13310f781c90f8f216a3e6 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SON-Alumni.html The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its Alumna of the Year and Early Achievement Award winners for 2026. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Nursing-Alumni-Award_02.jpg 173b2872ac13310f781c90f8cfdcbe5b https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Hals-St-Paddys-parade.html Leaders from Hal’s St. Paddy’s parade and festival presented proceeds from the 2026 event to Children’s of Mississippi, the state’s only children’s hospital. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/St.-Paddys-Check-Presentation_33.jpg 1744bdebac13310f781c90f893eb47e4 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Marlene-Rios.html Before patients meet their care team or hear a treatment plan, they meet someone who instantly puts them at ease. For CCRI, that reassuring presence is often Marlene Rios. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Marlene-Rios.FC-3.jpg 175a707fac13310f781c90f8ac260d4c https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Honors-College-Awards.html Nearly 100 students across all six health professional schools and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy were recognized Thursday during the inaugural University of Mississippi Medical Center Honors College awards ceremony, marking the first formal celebration of academic excellence in the program’s short history. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/HonorsCollegeAwards-17.jpg 1782f820ac13310f781c90f8e4c4cbf2 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Hunter-Sylvester.html As Hunter C. Sylvester earns his PhD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he is already helping shape the future of Alzheimer’s research through groundbreaking work in biostatistics and neurological disease. His journey reflects his calling for improving lives through science. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 dea24a6cac13310f781c90f8c8843781 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Employee-Appreciation.html The University of Mississippi Medical Center is preparing to celebrate the people who move its mission forward every day. Starting Monday, May 11, employees across UMMC hospitals and clinics will enjoy gifts, games and delicious treats during this year’s Employee Appreciation Week. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/Mini-Carnival-20250513-15.jpg dea419eeac13310f781c90f888783712 https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Michael-Jabaley.html A legacy of innovation in hand surgery is opening new doors for education and collaboration. A new endowed lectureship, created through a generous gift from Mary Jabaley, will bring world-renowned experts to UMMC to share their knowledge and help shape the next generation of surgeons. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/JabaleyHandLecture-22.jpg dea60f25ac13310f781c90f8225955af https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Psychiatric-Emergency.html UMMC has opened a dedicated psychiatric emergency services unit within the adult emergency department. The new space enhances safety and supports a more coordinated approach to caring for patients in crisis. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 /news/News_Articles/2026/05/images/ED-Psych-Unit_01.jpg