Relying on their standing in the African American community, doctors and ministers have united to inject a dose of reality into the hoax-infected discussion surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. They hope, as exemplars and educators, to help members of that community make decisions about the vaccine that are better informed.

If a child's disease makes it necessary to use a feeding tube, his or her teeth may be vulnerable to plaque buildup. If a child's complex condition leaves him or her prone to infection, an abscessed tooth could be life-threatening. UMMC's Pediatric Dentistry Team works closely with Children's of Mississippi specialists to make sure these children get the oral health care they need.

You may already know that good nutrition is good for your brain, but it may be even better for you than you thought. Studies show that following what is, more or less, a hybrid of the DASH and Mediterranean diets may actually slow down cognitive decline and even decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center garnered 78 new, continuing, transferred and revised grants and awards from October-December 2020, totaling $25,545,130.68. Click Read More to see the personnel who received the largest new and competitive renewal awards during the quarter.

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

Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Feb. 1-7.