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Dr. Nick Gaouette, second from left, stands with his father, in uniform, his mother and his brother on Sept. 20, 2023, the day he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

UMMC graduates forge careers in military medicine

Monday, August 31, 2026

For medical students committed to military service, the path to residency follows a different timeline. Three UMMC physicians at different stages of that journey offer a glimpse into what comes before — and after — the military match. Read More

Dr. William Campbell examines patient Steven Wood during a follow-up visit at Colony Park North. Campbell received a Purks scholarship from the Vicksburg Medical Foundation in 2001.

Vicksburg Medical Foundation a steady supporter of medical education at UMMC

Monday, August 24, 2026

The Vicksburg Medical Foundation marks 60 years of supporting medical education at UMMC across generations of changes in the field and shifting with the needs of health care in Mississippi. Read More

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Research assistant Rian Young studies the relationship between insufficient sleep and methamphetamine addiction, including how sleep disruption may contribute to drug use and relapse. The research aims to identify new treatments that address addiction and related sleep problems.

From saddle to science: Horseman conducts drug addiction research

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

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UMMC named among nation’s top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment

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Heart health docs receive regional appointments; resident honored by national organization

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

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Photos and video: Game day spirit comes to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

 The Center for Optimizing Maternal Outcomes will focus on addressing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for expectant and new mothers in Mississippi.

New UMMC partnership targets Mississippi’s maternal health crisis

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

 The first cohort of the CRNA program at the School of Nursing. Back row, from left, Joya Johnson, Rachel Franklin, Alan Gray, Hunter Patterson, Matthew Burnham; middle row from left, Anna Grace Putnam, Lillie Mckay, Kylie Hawkins, Katie Fisher, Reagan Bryant, Mabry Mayfield; front row, from left, Mary Jane Collins (faculty), Abbie Hanna, Brittany Wall, Clair Shirley, Katie Shelton, Whitney Noble , Julie Bonom (faculty) and Jonathan Vaughn (faculty).

Nurse anesthetist program at UMMC welcomes first students

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

 Director of Student Services Dr. Jonathan Nutt and senior administrative assistant Anna Vancor unload boxes into the Student Food Pantry. An Amazon wishlist was made available to employees or students that wish to donate.

New UMMC food pantry to be available to students

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

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That’s My Job: Pediatric phlebotomists

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