When Carol Hoover experienced jaw pain and headaches, she saw several doctors and dentists in her quest to find the source of her discomfort. That journey led her to the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, where her specialty team used a unique CT scan to confirm her jaw disease – and just as importantly, to rule out more serious issues.

Mallory Archer is taking the training she received in the School of Nursing at UMMC to the Ukraine region to treat civilians injured in the ongoing Russian invasion. She’s raised more than $8,500 for medical basics such as IVs, face masks and bandages.

Sixteen years after changing her major from chemistry to psychology and ultimately becoming an attorney, Clare “Alex” Lowman is finally achieving her dream of becoming a scientist.

The John D. Bower School of Population Health uses state government as a teaching tool through its semester-long health policy fellowship. Since 2019, the program has taught students, residents and faculty about bills, bonds and bicameral bodies so they may use the knowledge to help build a healthier Mississippi.

Washing hands thoroughly and using hand sanitizer are simple steps that prevent the spread of viruses and infections. UMMC leaders, educators and health care professionals were out Thursday to remind everyone of how essential hand hygiene is to health and safety.

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.

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

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of May 9 – 15.