UMMC researchers soon will begin randomly approaching parents in the Pediatric Emergency Department to inquire about the availability of food for their children. It's part of a Children’s HealthWatch project aimed at eliminating food insecurity so children can live hunger free. |
![AAMC diversity leader champions inclusion excellence AAMC diversity leader champions inclusion excellence](/news/News_Articles/2017/September/Images/david-acosta_17.jpg) | Dr. David A. Acosta, Association of American Medical Colleges chief diversity and inclusion officer, discussed the benefits of fostering inclusion excellence in academic medicine during his visit to the Medical Center Sept. 27. His talk was the first in the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. |
Fanciful face paint, rocket-inspired art projects, sleight-of-hand by magician Dorian LaChance and decorations that were out of this world were all part of the fun at Mississippi Children’s Museum Day at Batson Children’s Hospital. The event, now in its second year, had a space theme and snacks and treat bags were handed out to patients and their families. | ![Photos: Mississippi Children's Museum Day blast off at Batson Photos: Mississippi Children's Museum Day blast off at Batson](/news/News_Articles/2017/September/Images/mcm-batson-party-3.jpg) |
![Grants, awards from April-June surpass $28 million Grants, awards from April-June surpass $28 million](/news/Miscellaneous/2016/November/images/Grants-Awards-image.jpg) | The University of Mississippi Medical Center garnered 121 new and renewed grants and awards during April-June 2017, totaling $28,327,709.61. |
UMMC's vice chancellor for health affairs is named a "Woman of Vision" by a statewide women's advocacy organization, an ob-gyn faculty member is lauded by the Girl Scouts for being a GIRL, while four UMMC staff are recognized by a local business publication as health care heroes. | ![VC earns Women's Foundation recognition; Girls Scouts honor ob-gyn faculty; MBJ names four UMMC staff health care heroes VC earns Women's Foundation recognition; Girls Scouts honor ob-gyn faculty; MBJ names four UMMC staff health care heroes](/news/images/ummc_distinctions.jpg) |
![Vitreoretinal surgical fellow, medical physics resident, nursing instructor join faculty Vitreoretinal surgical fellow, medical physics resident, nursing instructor join faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. |