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With wife, Bonnie, cheering him on, Chris Glasgow, president of the fourth-year medical school class, reveals that he has matched in anesthesiology at UMMC.

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors

Monday, March 24, 2025

Last week, students from the School of Medicine learned where they will train in their chosen specialties as participants in one of the most momentous events of their lives: Match Day 2025. Many began the journey to this milestone years ago because of the thoughtfulness or expertise of a physician. Three of those students share their stories here. Read More

Recalling dedication of the respiratory therapists at UMMC, Dr. Andy Wilhelm said, "Everyone of them raised their hand when it was their turn. I don't know how many steps they got in every day." Among them, shown in this 2020 file photo, is David Mitchell, who's checking the ventilator of an ICU patient with COVID-19.

Plagued by memories: UMMC leaders reflect on COVID’s 5th anniversary

Monday, March 17, 2025

For our peace of mind, it might seem better to ignore the anniversaries of certain milestones, such as the coming of the 2020 pandemic. No one wants to watch Satan blow out his candles. But, like evil incarnate, the coronavirus lingers, and other pandemics are in the offing. Maybe it’s a good idea, then, to consider the lessons learned by some who learned them as well, or better, than anyone else. Read More

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Iva Beth Lindsey shows her champion Chester hog during the Dixie National Livestock Show Sale of Junior Champions.

Former cancer patient raises champion hog, more than $30K for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 Elevated pollen counts in spring can include sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat and runny nose, among other symptoms for those with specific sensitivities to known allergens.

Spring blooms bring out allergies, remedies

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 Standouts in family medicine, radiology, physiology in national spotlight

Standouts in family medicine, radiology, physiology in national spotlight

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 Registered dietitian Mary Chosen Caples, left, talks with Milk Lab technician LaToya Spann.

That’s My Job: Registered Dietitians

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 Runners are shown at the start of Run the Rainbow's 5K course.

Photos: Run the Rainbow for Children’s

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 An AirCare helicopter is shown in flight in this 2021 photo.

A tragic day: AirCare accident claims three lives

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

 Ken Gilner of Madison holds son Jackson while he and wife Courtney prepare for a radio interview.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $328,641 for children’s hospital

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

 Dr. Lei Zhang, center is joined by co-investigators on the Violence Injury Prevention program, left, and Intimate Partner Violence Initiative, right. Pictured are, front row, from left, Dr. Bill Hillegass, Dr. Laura Vearrier, Zhang, Dr. Erin Dehon and Dr. Andrew Voluse. Back row, from left, are Dr. Carl Mangum, Dr. Matthew Kutcher, Dr. Masoumeh Karimi and Tara Price.

Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranks School of Nursing in top quarter for research funding

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

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