The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence (Silver) to UMMC’s Neuroscience ICU, a national recognition honoring high-performing critical care units that demonstrate strong outcomes and evidence-based practice.

During its 70-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.