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The SPARK team at the Center for Advancement of Youth includes, from left, Dr. Dustin Sarver, Dr. Gabrielle Banks and Ayana Davis

UMMC seeks African American participants in world’s largest autism research study

Monday, May 6, 2024

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is one of five sites in the country dedicated to recruiting a broader cohort of families affected by autism spectrum disorder for SPARK. The study also seeks to support the work of all researchers and develop culturally relevant engagement across a variety of communities. Read More

PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell is one of 18 in the nation receiving a Circle of Excellence Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

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

Monday, April 1, 2024

Gartrell, a UMMC School of Nursing alumnus, is one of 18 nurses in the country, and the only Mississippi nurse, to receive the honor. He’ll be honored at the upcoming American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition in Denver. Read More

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

Epilepsy centers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Children’s of Mississippi both have Level 4 National Association of Epilepsy Centers accreditation, signifying the highest level of care. The two centers are the only NAEC-accredited epilepsy centers in the state.

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

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

Surgeries, imaging, blood draws and overnight hospital stays are among the parts of pediatric cardiac care that are honored with beads from an Arizona-based nonprofit. As patients grow, so do their bead collections.

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $335,981 for state’s only children’s hospital

Two days of marathon radio broadcasts added up to support for Children’s of Mississippi from around the state. For on-air personalities, the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon is a labor of love they look forward to each year.

Published on Monday, March 4, 2024

Video: Ladner quintuplets celebrate first birthday

A year after their birth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the Ladner quintuplets, Adalyn Elizabeth, Everleigh Rose, Malley Kate, Magnolia Mae and Jake Easton, are all thriving.

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

Photos: Supporters bring Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney celebrating differences

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Dental Mission Week brings big smiles to Mississippians

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Gene therapy offers hope for sickle cell patients

Published on Monday, January 22, 2024

Photos: UMMC’s holiday season is happy and bright

Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Weather doesn’t dampen Winter Wonderland

Published on Monday, December 4, 2023

Take steps to stop RSV’s spread in wake of drug shortage

Published on Monday, October 30, 2023

Brain pacemaker for epilepsy: first-of-its-kind epilepsy surgery in Mississippi shows success

Published on Monday, October 23, 2023

PICU wins Beacon Award for Excellence from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Published on Monday, October 16, 2023

Photos: Children’s of Mississippi patients get visit from rodeo royalty

Published on Monday, October 16, 2023

UMMC neurosurgery care available at Hattiesburg Clinic

Published on Monday, October 9, 2023

Photos: Sanderson Farms Championship a win for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, October 9, 2023

$5M hand surgery gift creating the Jabaley-Songcharoen Center, Songcharoen Chair at UMMC

Published on Monday, October 2, 2023

Partnership boosts early childhood development with books

Published on Monday, October 2, 2023

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

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

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

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

Newborn care at UMMC includes new lactation clinic

Published on Monday, August 21, 2023

Care for spina bifida patients close to home at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 14, 2023

P&W Financial Group Announces a $2 Million Planned Donation

Published on Thursday, August 10, 2023