Since taking the helm of pharmacology and toxicology, Dr. Babbette LaMarca has created a more collegial environment and empowered faculty and students to shine as leaders and collaborators.

Toys for sick and injured children, personal care items and more are on Children’s of Mississippi’s wish list this holiday season. During Holiday Giving Week, donors can drive up to the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower to be secret Santas for patients. Convenient online giving options through Walmart and Amazon are available now and throughout the year.

Taking aspirin remains a recommended preventive measure for people who have already had a heart attack or stroke. But the risks for millions of other Americans who are taking it – without a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease – outweigh the benefits.

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 November 28 - December 4.