Holiday magic and the spirit of giving brought Christmas to Children’s of Mississippi patients today. Gov. Phil Bryant, First Lady Deborah Bryant and another first couple - Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus - brought gifts galore to hospital inpatients, courtesy of St. Nick's helpers and the many Mississippians who donated toys to the state's only children's hospital.

How does space travel affect the viruses that astronauts carry? A UMMC scientist is studying how space radiation could alter human cytomegalovirus DNA and RNA. The research will help NASA address health challenges facing missions to the Moon and Mars.

The holidays can bring extra stress for many people. Cancer patients and their families are no exception. Friends and other family members can lighten their loved ones' loads by being aware of the limitations the disease can place on the patient and by helping out with seasonal tasks.

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Dec. 23-29.