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Kobe Abron smiles while Dr. Marc Walker cuts his cast off with a saw. Filming her laughing grandson is Stacey Hughes of Jackson.

UMMC Jabaley-Songcharoen Hand Center gives child a thumb

Monday, June 10, 2024

Kobe Abron, a Jackson 2-year-old, was born without a right thumb. After complex hand reconstruction surgery, he now has a functional thumb that he’ll be strengthening through therapy and play. Read More

Aiden Ford blows up a balloon with second-year dental student Kyle Bryant, creating a wind-powered engine for a project during S.M.I.L.E. U.

Summer camp piques interest in dental careers for children across the state

Monday, June 10, 2024

Now in its second year, S.M.I.L.E. U, the week-long summer camp at the School of Dentistry, expands its reach with a new health fair for Pre-K through third grade students. Read More

UMMC establishes multidisciplinary teaching campus in Ridgeland's Colony Park

UMMC continues to grow with the ever-evolving landscape of health care and medical education as it extends its campus to Colony Park in Ridgeland, better preparing learners for careers in settings more like where they will be employed in the future.

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

Dental student, pharmacy program recognized for excellence

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

UMMC School of Nursing’s traditional BSN track opens in Oxford

Now prospective nursing students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing in four years in Oxford as well as in Jackson. The traditional BSN track and the one-year accelerated BSN program are both helping meet the need for more registered nurses in Mississippi and beyond.

Published on Monday, June 3, 2024

Faculty member, student and video production grab national esteem

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, June 3, 2024

Eagle Scout project unites families at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

UMMC graduates urged to ‘look for the joy’ during the essential work ahead

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Photos: Some of the Class of 2024's best commencement moments are captured here

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Pathology: The unseen force behind patient diagnosis and treatment

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Karen Carney

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

UMMC celebrates 900-plus May 2024 graduates from six health sciences schools

Published on Friday, May 24, 2024

Asylum Hill discoveries: They’re something personal

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Employee Appreciation Week offers menu of goodies

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Bower Foundation MSN graduates educating next generation of nurses

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Faculty in SOM, SHRP commended for career achievements

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Nathan Campbell’s scientific training at UMMC began in high school

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

UMMC first in state to offer CAR T therapy for persistent cancer

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

UMMC patient celebrates 50th anniversary of congenital heart repair

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

SEARCH for jobs, acceptance ends in celebration for nine graduates of vital program

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

Plaudits abound during National Nurses Week

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

UMMC School of Nursing Alumni honors spotlight Mangum, Riddick

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

School of Dentistry begins two-year research project to improve children’s oral health

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024

#2024UMMCGrad: Aaron Winters captures smiles with community outreach

Published on Monday, May 13, 2024