Nine-year-old Marsha Jones is unique in her love for visiting the dentist. Even after having terrible pain that led to eight baby teeth being pulled during the course of a few months, Jones said she loves everything about going to see Dr. Susmitha Koti, chief pediatric dentistry resident in the pediatric dentistry clinic. |
 | As the first death from vaping is reported today in Mississippi, UMMC experts want the public to know the risks associated with e-cigarette use. However, they say we are just beginning to understand its effects on the heart and lungs, its use as a smoking-cessation tool and its popularity among youth. |
Dr. Karen Hand knew early in her academic career that she wanted to become a surgeon. She was encouraged to go into orthopaedic surgery, a male-dominated field in this region, from one of her mentors, Dr. George Russell. As she pursues a hand fellowship, the married mother of three loves her profession and the flexibility it can allow for family time. |  |
 | Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following addition to its faculty and leadership staff. |  |