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

Front and Center: Traci Wilson

Monday, June 16, 2025

Traci Wilson doesn’t just fight for her patients. She’s been fighting for her own life. The nurse and beloved preceptor is living with an inoperable brain tumor, and five years after her diagnosis, she's still showing up with compassion and determination. Read More

Dr. Rachael Morris talks with a patient at UMMC's Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine in a file photo.

Early detection, multidisciplinary care saves patients with life-threatening condition

Monday, June 16, 2025

Placenta accreta requires a team of experts, prenatal care and preparation for a delivery that’s safe for mother and baby. Read More

Dr. Ira Holla, left, and Dr. Mobolaji Famuyide are pictured at the Children's of Mississippi neonatal intensive care unit at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.

NICU’s team of specialists care for rising numbers of low birthweight babies

Mothers’ health, access to prenatal care often factors into whether a baby will need neonatal intensive care, Children’s of Mississippi experts say.

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Brianca King knew her pregnancy with son Parker Rowen King would be difficult -- and it was. But she reduced those risks by seeing a maternal fetal medicine specialist at UMMC. High-risk pregnancies in Mississippi, especially among Black women, don't often end so well.

Expecting better: Mississippi’s record on maternal health is a reversible tragedy

The numbers on pregnancy-related deaths in Mississippi are dismal, especially for Black women. Equally impressive, though, are the numbers on deaths that didn’t have to happen. The medical community, including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, knows where the problems lie and, in many cases, the answers. Saving more moms and their babies is a matter of cooperation, insight, understanding and will.

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Registered nurse Caroline Meyers adjusts the AngelEye camera at patient Deuce Matthews' bedside.

Thanks to philanthropy, NICU families stay connected with AngelEye

A secure, password-protected camera system lets parents peek at their babies when they can’t be with them. Donors include a Merigold restaurant’s former staff members and a retired NICU nurse practitioner.

Published on Monday, June 9, 2025

Dr. Laura Fincher, hospitalist and assistant professor of medicine, uses stethoscope to listen to patient Ronnie Green's heart and lungs.

UMMC expands health care access with UMMC Madison

Since its acquisition in May, the Canton-based hospital formerly known as Merit Health Madison is officially part of the UMMC hospital system. Now operating as UMMC Madison, the facility will serve as both a community care hub and a training site for future health professionals.

Published on Monday, June 9, 2025

UMMC Gurney Race competitors

Video: 2025 Gurney Races

Published on Monday, June 9, 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

Phi Kappa Phi announces inductees; researchers published in prestigious journal

Phi Kappa Phi announces inductees; researchers published in prestigious journal

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

In this 2024 photo, Clinical Research coordinator Thomas Hudson draws blood from Jacqualine Ellis of Flora, a participant in three long COVID clinical trials.

That’s My Job: Research Recruiters

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Once young patients at UMMC, registered nurses and sisters Logan, left, and Erin Dorsey are part of the care team at Children’s of Mississippi.

Nursing at Children’s of Mississippi ‘dream come true’ for former patients Logan and Erin Dorsey

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Cutting the ribbon on Monday for the opening of the new burn unit are, front row from left, Kayla Hubbard of Magee; Dr. Juvonda Hodge, director of the Mississippi Burn Center; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; Kenneth Clark of Waynesboro. Behind are, Dr. Daniel Edney, state health officer; Dr. Peter Arnold, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; Dr. Al Rankins, IHL commissioner; Sherry Riser, nursing director; Gee Ogletree, IHL president; and Senator Walter Michel.

UMMC makes Burn Center opening official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Milestones

2005: Mississippi physician leads American Medical Association

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Doctor of Medicine graduate Boris Kuyeb.

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Graduates from the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Population Health and Health Related Professions were applauded by friends and family during ceremonies at the Mississippi Coliseum.

UMMC celebrates the graduating class of 2025

Published on Friday, May 23, 2025

Congratulating 2025 Project SEARCH participant Karliyion Price, center, are Tommy Burnham, job skills trainer and Jasmine Lee, teaching assistant and job skills trainer.

Project SEARCH a safe place to thrive for graduates

Published on Monday, May 19, 2025

Women’s leadership members collect honors; two departments recognized for patient care standards

Women’s leadership members collect honors; two departments recognized for patient care standards

Published on Monday, May 19, 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

School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Heather Pierce, left, is joined by Dr. Chelsea Andries, 2025 School of Nursing Early Career Achievement Award winner.

Pierce, Andries win UMMC School of Nursing alumni honors

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Katie Barber, center, receives congratulations and a $10,000 facsimile check from Regions Bank officials LoRose Moore, far left, and Myer Mack, far right. Between them are, from left, Dr. Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

Dr. Jay Garner, dean of the School of Health Related Professions, is joined, from left,  by Dr. Kristi Moore, 2025 Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Luke Bynum, Early Career Achievement Award winner, and Dr. Whitney Bondurant, SHRP Alumni Board President.

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

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

Katie Rachel, RN II, hands a UMMC-branded beverage mug to Lori Harris, diagnostic sonographer, during Employee Appreciation Week in 2024.

Employee Appreciation Week offers daily goodies

Published on Monday, May 12, 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

After completing treatment at Children’s of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Walker Mims of Meridian was back to playing his favorite sport – baseball – with the Lamar School’s team.

Video: Cancer patient takes the field

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025