PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell an AACN Circle of Excellence Award winner
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.
Published on Monday, April 1, 2024
Front and Center: Dr. Pam Farris
After three decades of caring for patients, mentoring nurses and conducting research within the state’s sole bone marrow transplant program, Dr. Pam Farris will retire Friday. Her story is one of perseverance, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence in hematology oncology.
Published on Monday, March 25, 2024
Front and Center: Dr. Allison Strickland
Dr. Allison Strickland has run in several recreational races all over the country, but next month, she takes on every runner’s dream of participating in the Boston Marathon. Strickland, assistant professor and neurosurgeon, is running in the marathon to raise money for IMPACT Melanoma, a non-profit organization aimed at reducing a disease she often treats patients for.
Published on Monday, March 11, 2024