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An early care team consults with patient in University Hospital in this historic photo.

Department of Medicine looks back on 70 years of progress

Monday, November 3, 2025

For 70 years, the UMMC Department of Medicine has shaped the health care landscape in Mississippi. What began with a handful of faculty and hospital wards has grown into a statewide patient care network, a leading source of medical research and the training hub for the state’s future physicians. Read More

Meaghan Odum hasn't let breast cancer slow her down from her studies, work, volunteering and a busy family life.

‘Too much more to offer’: CCRI breast cancer patient’s journey underscores early detection

Monday, October 13, 2025

Life is active for Meaghan Odum of Jackson. The wife, mother, community volunteer, doctoral student, manager and influencer isn’t letting breast cancer stop her. Read More

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The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Joey Granger and Jared Cobb with alumni awards for 2025. From left are Cobb, Dr. Sydney Murphy and Dr. Joey Granger.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 From left, patient Deborah Hall, Dr. Josie Bidwell, professor and clinical director of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Bethany Garner, registered dietitian nutritionist, Lauren Turner, nurse practitioner, Melissa Wood, nurse practitioner and Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist.

Department of Preventive Medicine marks 70 years of studying disease, helping patients live better

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 The School of Medicine class of 2029 receives an overview of their academic year during orientation in August. The entering class numbers 170, with total medical school enrollment recorded at 657 students.

In good season: Once again, student enrollment springs in the fall

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 Dr. Felicitas Koller, inaugural recipient of the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery, is pictured with Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, Dr. Sybil Raju.

Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 Mississippi Poison Control Center faculty, from left, assistant managing director Mallory Pullman, managing director Jenna Davis and medical director Dr. Michael Marlin, pose for photo.

That’s my job: Mississippi Poison Control Center

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 Children’s of Mississippi rang in the holiday season with style at the Mistletoe Marketplace Tween Fashion Show, “Peppermint Prance”, sponsored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients of the children’s hospital and other members of the UMMC family lit up the runway with festive fashions.

Photos: Holiday cheer takes center stage at tween fashion show

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

 State, city and medical leaders watch as, from left, Sen. Josh Harkins; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; former Gov. Phil Bryant and wife Deborah; former Rep. Alyce G. Clarke; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Speaker of the House Jason White; and Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; cut the ribbon on the Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children.

Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

 Discussing a care plan with are cancer care team members, from left, Rebecca Turner, registered dietitian, Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist, and Melissa Wood family nurse practitioner.

Cancer care questions met with answers from UMMC experts

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

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