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Dr. Wu Zhou, professor and director of the research division in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery and PI and director of the BARC, views specimens in the lab with intern researcher Dr. Zelma Iriarte.

UMMC expands research to address hearing and balance disorders

Monday, September 22, 2025

With a new $11.9 million grant from the NIH, UMMC is creating the Balance and Auditory Research Center. The new center will advance discoveries to improve diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation in hearing and balance disorders. Read More

The team of specialists at Children's of Mississippi's pediatric orthopaedic walk-in clinic includes, from left, Wendy Craddock, radiologic technologist; Shameika Durr, medical office assistant; Dr. Patrick Wright; Alicia Taylor, certified medical assistant; Dr. Hamdi Sukkarieh; Amy Edwards, nurse practitioner; Marquita Broadway, certified medical assistant; Dr. Kyle Deivert, resident; Jonathan Princiotta, nurse practitioner; and Nichole Powell, licensed practical nurse.

New walk-in pediatric orthopaedic clinic now open

Monday, September 8, 2025

Now families can access expert pediatric orthopaedic care without an appointment at the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower as well as Colony Park South. Read More

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