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Ebony Gaston, nurse manager with UMMC's ambulatory radiation oncology clinic, celebrates her 25-year career at UMMC.

Front and Center: Ebony Gaston

Monday, September 21, 2026

A quarter century after she joined the UMMC workforce, Ebony Gaston, ambulatory radiation oncology clinic nurse manager, says she'd make the same choice again. Read More

John Stephen Nasekos, one of seven mobility technicians in rehabilitative services, assists patient Ernest Weathersby with his morning exercise.

That’s My Job: Mobility technicians

Monday, September 21, 2026

Mobility technicians get patients up and moving as part of the recovery process from injuries, strokes and everything in between. Read More

Research assistant Rian Young studies the relationship between insufficient sleep and methamphetamine addiction, including how sleep disruption may contribute to drug use and relapse. The research aims to identify new treatments that address addiction and related sleep problems.

From saddle to science: Horseman conducts drug addiction research

A lifelong love of animals led Rian Young toward veterinary medicine. Today, that same compassion and curiosity are helping the UMMC research assistant explore how insufficient sleep influences addiction.

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

 Children's of Mississippi Draw Station Clinical Lab phlebotomist LaTasha Lewis restocks a cart of blood vials and other items.

That’s My Job: Pediatric phlebotomists

A reassuring voice, a favorite toy and a steady hand can make all the difference for a child facing a blood draw. At Children's of Mississippi, pediatric phlebotomists use all three to turn an often-scary experience into one focused on comfort, trust and care.

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

 Geneva Lindsey has been the unit secretary for the surgical ICU for over 20 years.

Front and Center: Geneva Lindsey

For more than 20 years, Geneva Lindsey has helped keep the surgical ICU running smoothly while making patients, families and coworkers feel welcome. But her genuine compassion and love of people are what truly define her work.

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

 Wesley Smith, chief nursing officer at Children's of Mississippi, poses for a photo in the Children's executive suite.

Front and Center: Wesley Smith

For more than a decade, Wesley Smith has cared for Mississippi's children and families in different roles across Children's of Mississippi. Now, as chief nursing officer, he leads the nursing organization he has grown alongside, bringing a deep understanding of the people, purpose and culture that define the children’s hospital.

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Will Appleby, manager of MED-COM, stands in the emergency transfer center of Mississippi MED-COM.

Front and Center: Will Appleby

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

 Alice Chaney Herndon is fighting cancer while serving as director of adult nursing services, a job she loves.

Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

 Dr. John E. Hall, retiring Arthur C. Guyton Professor and longtime chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, expresses surprise and heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and tribute during his recent retirement ceremony.

UMMC celebrates Hall’s legacy, names research building in his honor

Published on Monday, June 8, 2026

Photos: UMMC celebrates employees with a week of appreciation events

Published on Monday, May 18, 2026

 Marlene Rios is among the first people patients meet at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Front and Center: Marlene Rios

Published on Monday, May 11, 2026

 Madison Hansen, a fourth‑year School of Medicine MD‑PhD student, founded Cantus Medici – Latin for “song of the healers” – in 2023. She said the student‑interest group explores the intersections of music, medicine and neuroscience.

Front and Center: Madison Hansen

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

 Jason Dill, business administrator in the Department of Pathology, has worked at UMMC for eight years, first as an accountant and later as director of business operations for the School of Nursing.

Front and Center: Jason Dill

Published on Monday, January 5, 2026

 Mirna Vargas has been a cytotechnologist at UMMC for nearly a decade.

Front and Center: Mirna Vargas

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025

 Dr. Devika Das, director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology

Front and Center: Dr. Devika Das

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

 Dr. Rakesh Chandra follows Dr. Scott Stringer as the second chair of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery since the department's founding in 2002.

Front and Center: Dr. Rakesh Chandra

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

 Rebecca Turner, a registered dietitian with UMMC's Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, helps patients achieve health goals through healthy eating habits.

Front and Center: Rebecca Turner

Published on Monday, September 8, 2025

 Sgt. Shanice Mays oversees officers working the night shift, a time when the Emergency Department is among the areas her unit visits.

Front and Center: Shanice Mays

Published on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

 Dr. Twila Rawson has provided care to Mississippi children for four decades.

Front and Center: Dr. Twila Rawson

Published on Monday, August 4, 2025

 MacKenzie Maier is living her dream of working as a registered nurse after a spinal cord injury.

Front and Center: MacKenzie Maier

Published on Monday, July 21, 2025

 Traci Wilson is an inpatient RN and preceptor for nurses in training.

Front and Center: Traci Wilson

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

 Genetic counselors Emily Boothe, second from left, and Laura Hendon, right, are joined by School of Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Coats, left, and Assistant Professor Dr.Maryam Syed at a Rare Disease Day poster symposium at the School of Medicine.

UMMC genetic counselors: New licensing law benefits patients, providers

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

 Taylor Lefler enjoyed working closely with other graduates during her School of Population Health PhD biostatistics and data science studies as seen in this 2022 photo during a student body meeting.

#2025UMMCGrad: Love of games, puzzles lead to student’s future career

Published on Monday, May 19, 2025

 Heather Wise, operational decision support manager in the Office of Nursing Excellence

Front and Center: Heather Wise

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

 Jordan Mallette earns a PhD from the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences this month, establishing her career in research and education.

#2025UMMCGrad: PhD student focuses on the interconnectedness of the body

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025