When reflecting on his family’s history of cancer and the difficulties they faced, the relationships Dr. Rodney Rocconi develops with patients become personal. He believes economic, mortality and racial health disparities serve as monumental obstacles for patients, so his life’s work focuses on addressing and overcoming these inequalities.

Those who attend school, visit loved ones or include UMMC as part of their day’s work want personal safety to feel like second nature. Improvements to the Alert U emergency notification system are geared to feel like a friend and protector.

During her young life, Corley Henderson had already worked in several different careers. But it took a medical emergency to help her discover who she really is and what she wants to be.

Car safety is important for all ages. That’s why Children’s of Mississippi experts are sharing safety tips on topics including car seats and seat belts, preventing heat strokes and promoting greater awareness when behind the wheel.

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 July 10-16.