A crew of Medical Center students, staff and physicians, along with faculty from several campus schools, packed up their expertise and took it a few miles across town last week for a first-ever event. From the UMMC contingent, students at Jackson State University learned, among other things, the ins and outs of getting into medical school; along the way, they got a taste of medicine – as a career. |
![School of Nursing partners with Mississippi State for dual-degree program School of Nursing partners with Mississippi State for dual-degree program](/news/News_Articles/2022/08/Images/SON-Skills-Lab-20220817-21.jpg) | UMMC and Mississippi State are working together to increase the number of nurses in the state through a new dual-degree program. Students completing the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from MSU and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMMC. |
With Thanksgiving coming up, the Children’s of Mississippi child life team brought the fun of a holiday parade to the halls of the children’s hospital’s Batson Tower. Superheroes, “Frozen” characters, a Christmas tree entry and a Thanksgiving turkey-themed float were part of the annual event.
| ![Photos: Thanksgiving Parade brings smiles to Children’s of Mississippi patients Photos: Thanksgiving Parade brings smiles to Children’s of Mississippi patients](/news/News_Articles/2022/11/Images/thanksgivingparade-20221117-17.jpg) |
![Leading with Love: Psychologist finds kids at the heart of her calling Leading with Love: Psychologist finds kids at the heart of her calling](/news/News_Articles/2022/11/Images/Dr.-Gabrielle-Banks-20220429-07.jpg) | Dr. Gabrielle Banks knew, early in her studies, that she was going to become a psychologist; but she had no idea that she would become the kind of psychologist she is today. Encounters with a couple of young patients, including one who had lost part of his vision, helped her see her future. |
Mindful eating isn’t dieting, or adhering to a “no” list of foods. Instead, it’s based on your physiological needs and values about your health, UMMC experts say. And – it’s not about denying yourself. | ![Mindful eating based on awareness of what your body needs Mindful eating based on awareness of what your body needs](/news/News_Articles/2022/11/Images/healthyeating-20221109-03.jpg) |
![In Memoriam: Dr. Kay Lewis Abney In Memoriam: Dr. Kay Lewis Abney](/news/Miscellaneous/2014/November/images/in--memoriam.jpg) | The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved one’s contributions to the academic health sciences center. |
Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center. | ![Upcoming Events Upcoming Events](/news/Miscellaneous/2019/November/Nov. 14, 2019/Nov. 14 Photos/upcoming_events_430x2050.jpg) |
![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of November 21 - 27. |