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Ashley Castle shares a laugh with her transplant team, from left, Dr. Chris Anderson, Dr. Praise Matemavi and Dr. Mark Earl.

A first for Mississippi, a second chance for UMMC patient with rare type of cancer

Monday, August 3, 2026

Ashley Castle’s successful liver transplant — believed to be the first in Mississippi for hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer — reflects the strength of UMMC’s expertise. Read More

The former Greenwood Leflore Hospital now bears the UMMC Greenwood name following its Aug. 1 changeover to UMMC, becoming part of Mississippi's only academic medical center and expanding access to health care throughout the Delta.

UMMC Greenwood preserves access to health care in the Delta region

Monday, August 3, 2026

UMMC Greenwood is opening a new chapter for health care in the Mississippi Delta. By bringing the former Greenwood Leflore Hospital into Mississippi's only academic medical center, the transition preserves vital local services while expanding access to specialized care, medical expertise and long-term stability for the region. Read More

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Before competing for the Miss Mississippi title, Morgan Nelson was crowned Miss Starkville 2026. She has also held the titles of Miss Vicksburg 2023 and 2025, and Miss Mississippi State University 2024, representing her communities and university throughout her pageant journey.

UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

 Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic.

High risk for breast cancer calls for increased screening at CCRI clinic

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Wesley Smith, chief nursing officer at Children's of Mississippi, poses for a photo in the Children's executive suite.

Front and Center: Wesley Smith

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 Medical Hall of Fame inductees, from left include Stephanie Chapman (wife of Dr. Stanley Chapman), Dr. Fred Ingram, Dr. Michael Mansour, Dr. James (Jim) Rayner and Dr. Hannah Gay.

School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Dr. Hiram Gatewood has been a member of the UMMC School of Dentistry faculty for 45 years.

Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

 Dr. Thomas Skelton Jr., an adult cardiologist at UMMC, examines Barth syndrome patient Jordan McDade during a multidisciplinary clinic visit, where specialists collaborate to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan.

UMMC transforms rare disease diagnosis and care through collaboration

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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