A five-year, $11.5 million grant will fund Phase 1 of the Molecular Center of Health and Disease, which will help researchers understand the genome, leading to quicker diagnosis of disease and tailored treatments. |
![Robotic device helps straighten bone in pediatric first for Mississippi Robotic device helps straighten bone in pediatric first for Mississippi](/news/News_Articles/2023/04/Images/Robotic-Leg-Device_06.jpg) | Dr. Kellie Leitch, professor and chief of pediatric orthopaedics and rehabilitation at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is one of a handful of experts in the country chosen for training on a device that makes up to 20 microadjustments throughout the day as directed by a patient’s medical plan. |
UMMC’s School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day included studies that take aim at reducing the risk of post-partum hemorrhage, improving communications with stroke victims and boosting enrollment in clinical trials. Some results have been implemented in patient care. | ![SON Research Day studies influence patient care SON Research Day studies influence patient care](/news/News_Articles/2023/04/Images/Nursing-Research-Day-2023_14.jpg) |
![#UMMCGrad2023: ‘Dynamic duo’ in PT caps off busy semester with wedding in June #UMMCGrad2023: ‘Dynamic duo’ in PT caps off busy semester with wedding in June](/news/News_Articles/2023/04/Images/Mackenzie-and-Philip_05.jpg) | When studying, he prefers pin drops to her bass drops. She’ll tell the world about it as he simply takes it all in. Together, they’ll make a great team after graduation. |
A 30-year veteran teacher at the state’s only children’s hospital, Kathy Doonan has helped patients keep up with their academics in the hospital’s three towers: the circle tower circa 1968, the Batson Tower that opened in 1997 and the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi. | ![Front and Center: Kathy Doonan Front and Center: Kathy Doonan](/news/News_Articles/2023/03/Images/Kathy Doonan 2023.jpg) |
![Upcoming events Upcoming events](/news/images/upcoming_events.jpg) | 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 April 10 - 16. | ![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) |