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Medical office assistant Hannah Lambert greets patients at UMMC's Women's Specialty Care clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall.

Front and Center: Hannah Lambert

Monday, April 22, 2024

Hannah Lambert is starting her career where she started her life: at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The state’s 2015 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, Lambert’s first five months of life were in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s of Mississippi. Read More

Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research, was a co-presenter for the March 27 session of Faculty Focus:

New program is a case of requested development

Monday, April 22, 2024

More than 1,000 people are teaching here at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, but they are also learning – and they want to learn more. To that end, leaders at the Medical Center created a sweeping, all-embracing program with their name on it. Read More

#2024UMMCGrad: School of Nursing’s Carter, Haynes combine nursing, military service

School of Nursing degree candidates Raven Carter and Kevin Haynes share a love of health care and a love of country. Carter, a sergeant in the Army National Guard, and Haynes, who served in the U.S. Air Force as a senior airman until 2016, will be among traditional BSN graduates from UMMC during commencement May 24.

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

During its 69-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.

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Listen and engage: Stray delivers ‘Last Lecture’

Being relatable comes easy for Dr. Stephen Stray – listen to others when they speak and treat them with respect. He shared life lessons tinged with stories of humble beginnings during delivery of the 2024 Last Lecture.

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Becker’s ranks UMMC among top 150 places to work in health care in US

Quality care for patients and their families has translated into a big accolade for UMMC, as the Medical Center has been named among the top places to work in health care in the U.S. for 2024.

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

UMMC faculty, staff garner national recognition

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

Technological advances reshape rapidly evolving class settings at SHRP

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Faculty, students, pharmacist commended

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Front and Center: Susan Anand

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

No shadow of a doubt: The eclipse can ruin your vision

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Dozens screened at See, Test and Treat event

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Front and Center: Kenya Jefferson

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell an AACN Circle of Excellence Award winner

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Photos: Easter celebrations bring smiles to Medical Center

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

School of Dentistry pilots after-hours clinic

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Persistent mortgage discrimination linked to breast cancer disparities, study shows

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Medical Center Matters: Introducing the newsletter formerly named eCV

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Children’s of Mississippi epilepsy center receives highest level of accreditation

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Beads of Courage tell Children’s Heart Center patients’ stories

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Pam Farris

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

UMMC cardiologist, dietitian earn early-career honors

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024