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Children's of Mississippi patient Melanie Conner of Clinton asks 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Mackenzie Hughes for an autograph.

Photos: Sanderson Farms Championship winner swings by Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, September 25, 2023

2022 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Mackenzie Hughes gave Children’s of Mississippi patients pointers in putting and joined them in golf-related arts and crafts during a visit Thursday to the state’s only children’s hospital. Hughes was in town for the tournament’s annual Media Day. The 2023 tournament is set for Oct. 2-8 at the Country Club of Jackson. Read More

Medical Center staff reap state, national honors

Medical Center staff reap state, national honors

Monday, September 25, 2023

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide. Read More

People of the U: Benson Hill

With education and experience in health care, technology and law, Benson Hill is uniquely qualified to serve as UMMC’s information security and privacy officer. The Tupelo native joined the Medical Center’s team in August 2020.

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

Flu shots in full swing

All UMMC employees and students can get a jump on flu season by scheduling an appointment or taking part in this year’s Flu on Wheels and Flu Blitz events.

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

Research enterprise surpasses $96M in funds

Researchers received 311 funded grants and awards during the last fiscal year, with the largest award at $6M.

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

A gun, a dog, death and redemption – Matt Branch’s story has it all

He was called, in the most sensational headlines, “the man who was shot by a dog.” But that is not the most remarkable part of Matt Branch’s story – a story that’s really about a man who came back from the dead, and who, after a tremendous loss, found himself. It’s also a story about the timely care he received from physicians, nurses and many others, including those at UMMC.

Published on Monday, September 18, 2023

Making data work for all among top goals of new DIS hire

Published on Monday, September 18, 2023

UMMC School of Nursing adding traditional BSN to Ole Miss campus in 2024

Published on Monday, September 18, 2023

Bidwell strives to be a servant leader for research mission

Published on Monday, September 11, 2023

Read-a-thon looks to boost development of babies in neonatal intensive care

Published on Monday, September 11, 2023

Dental services grant

Published on Monday, September 11, 2023

Study: A statin a day reduces cardiovascular disease in HIV patients

Published on Monday, September 11, 2023

Epilepsy treatment

Published on Monday, September 11, 2023

Procedure makes food fun again for patients with rare esophageal condition

Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Rising COVID-19 cases signal need for caution

Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

FREEDOM: Researchers study impact of food delivery, coaching, telemonitoring on diabetes

Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Flu blitz

Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Medical Center staff reap honors

Published on Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Lecturer Kirch champions openness, sharing, support when burnout and health care collide

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

Patient battling puzzling disease has message for fellow sufferers

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

BankPlus program adds up to more than $4M for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

‘Good things happen to good people’: Ladner rises to department chair

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

UMMC experts: take precautions during heat wave

Published on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

People of the U: Lauren Winters

Published on Monday, August 21, 2023

Newborn care at UMMC includes new lactation clinic

Published on Monday, August 21, 2023