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Dr. Norma Ojeda, chair of advanced biomedical education, examines a display case during a museum preview held for members of the Academy for Excellence in Education in December.

‘Medical giants’ showcased in museum's inaugural exhibit

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Items from the personal and professional lives of two of the Medical Center’s best-known and most accomplished figures are on display in the Medical Center’s Rowland Medical Library in the first presentation mounted by the Museum of Medical History. Students, faculty and staff are invited to view it any time during regular library hours, and especially during Thursday’s special event. Read More

Researchers say steps to head off the effects of dementia after 55 include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, controlling diabetes, quitting smoking, increasing physical activity and managing obesity, among other measures.

Dementia cases expected to soar by 2060, UMMC researchers say

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Living longer means a greater risk for issues with brain health, UMMC researchers say. But there’s hope – taking care of your body can also take care of your mind. Read More

The new five-story, 250,000+ square foot facility will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

Mississippi couple commits $25 million gift to benefit UMMC cancer care, research

John and Sandy Black’s generous $25 million commitment, the largest gift in UMMC’s history, will enhance the Medical Center’s efforts to address the pressing cancer care challenges in Mississippi, which has the highest cancer mortality rate in the country.

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Makayla Campbell of Jackson, with support from physical therapist Kara Hudson and dad Maris Campbell, practices climbing stairs in the new Children's Rehabilitative Services space.

Children’s Rehabilitative Services moves to Sanderson Tower

Occupational, physical and speech therapy and more relocated from UMMC’s circle tower, bringing care to a more convenient location and making room for adolescent psychiatric unit construction to begin in February.

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Nise Branson, a mail clerk at UMMC's post office, sorts mail for the Medical Center's many departments.

That’s My Job: Receiving and Post Office

When you have the supplies and mail you need, thank the members of the Receiving and Postal teams. An essential part of Medical Center operations is the work of these Supply Chain team members, who process hundreds of shipments and letters every day.

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Dr. Louann Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is joined by Alabel Wiser, widow of Dr. Winfred L. Wiser, as Dr. J. Martin Tucker receives the Wiser chair.

Dr. J. Martin Tucker named Winfred L. Wiser Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. J. Martin Tucker, a respected leader in women’s health care, has been named the Winfred L. Wiser Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMMC. The endowed chair honors Dr. Winfred L. Wiser, a trailblazer in the field whose leadership and vision transformed health care in Mississippi and beyond.

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Jill Bayles was recently appointed director of the Office of Patient Experience.

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney will serve as one of 14 National Champions this year.

CMNH selects Mississippi Champion Ava Clarke Edney for national role

Published on Thursday, January 2, 2025

 Milestones

1996: UMMC lands flight transportation program

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Members of the child life team at Children's of Mississippi include, from left, Madeline Wilson, Michelle Chambers, Pepper Weed-Cooper, Kendra Logan, Ashley Prendez, Avery Friedmann, Allyson Holliman, Kelsey Clark, Claire Humphreys and Cara Williams, manager, with Hollywood. Not pictured is Anne Elizabeth Zegel.

That’s My Job: Child Life

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Dr. Ajay Singh, professor of cell and molecular biology and associate director of basic and translational research at CCRI, and Dr. Shashi Anand, instructor, are testing the biochemical changes that occur in cancer cells when exposed to different types of growth environments.

Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Janiyah Lewis of Jackson enjoys a visit with Mrs. Claus.

Photos: Holiday Happenings at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 23, 2024

 Celebrating the $1 million donation from Century Club Charities to Friends of Children's Hospital are, from left, Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital; Hilary Burroughs, vice president of marketing at Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs at UMMC; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; David Gadd, senior vice president at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and general manager of the company's retail business unit; Dr. JR Woodall, president of Century Club Charities; Kristin Allen, board chair of Friends of Children's Hospital; Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship; and Dr. Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's of Mississippi.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

 Resident Dr. Jason Lee, left, and Dr. Jeff Carron are shown surgically implanting Landon Forbes' Sentio system.

Mississippi’s first Sentio surgeries give teens 360 degrees of hearing

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 In this undated photo, a camera operator prepares to film action in a Medical Center operating room.

History unboxed: Project collects, curates long-cloistered images

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Emily Wells, neonatal nurse practitioner and a former patient of the Center for Maternal and Fetal Health, shows daughter Mary Carter Wells to Dr. Rachael Morris.

Center for Maternal and Fetal Care hosts holiday reunion for former patients, children

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Marchelle Banks of Memphis consults with Dr. John Rushing, director of the IVF program in the UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Fanci Tuggle of Petal enjoys BankPlus Presents Winter Wonderland and Ace Tree Farm with her family.

Photos: Holiday aglow at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Nurse Managers Carla Hickmon-Scott and Jonathan VanLandingham prepare one of the rooms for patients on the sixth floor of the Conerly Critical Care Tower.

UMMC unveils expanded adult inpatient facilities

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Child Life Specialist Ashley Prendez adds donated items to their supply closet.

Children’s of Mississippi Holiday Giving Drive is Dec. 18-20

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Chief Cyrus Ben, who served on the commission that redesigned Mississippi's state flag, explains the symbolism in the new design.

‘A story of challenges’: Chief Cyrus Ben shares Choctaws’ history

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024