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Children’s of Mississippi Sleep Center accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Monday, April 14, 2025
The state’s only pediatric sleep center with AASM accreditation is a resource for patients and their families as well as physicians who rely on sleep studies in determining diagnoses and treatments. Read More

UMMC becomes the first in Mississippi to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
Monday, April 7, 2025
After a lifetime of relentless seizures, James Canfield and his family are finally seeing hope. UMMC recently became the first in the state to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy — a treatment that could change his life. Read More
Latest Articles

Mississippi Loggers Association has towering record of support for Children’s of Mississippi
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

Scientists, epilepsy centers, children’s advocate commended
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

Employee engagement survey hits high mark for 2025
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

UMMC Hand Center earns accreditation as the first-ever Center of Excellence in hand surgery
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Chris Glasgow embraces the life he almost lost
Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

#2025UMMCGrad: Pattersons combine DNP studies with family life, careers
Published on Monday, April 14, 2025

Know the signs – What to know about the rise of oral cancer in younger adults
Published on Monday, April 14, 2025

UMMC launches Mississippi Center for Violence Research
Published on Monday, April 7, 2025
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