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Every institution is rich with personal stories. We want to know ours, and to share them with you.

Do you know a student, staff member, volunteer or faculty member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center whose story would make an interesting feature, or who deserves to be recognized?

Someone who you think more people should know about because of his or her commitment to their job and/or the people they work with or for? Who has a fascinating hobby? Who takes part in a remarkable group? Who has accomplished something amazing?

We want to share what makes them special and unique. To nominate someone to be considered for a Front and Center feature, submit this short form. If your nominee is chosen, Communications and Marketing staff will be in contact to learn more about his or her personal story.

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

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Monday, January 6, 2025

Jill Bayles is stepping into a new role as the director of the Office of Patient Experience, bringing decades of clinical experience and years of leadership to the position. With a passion for patient care and communication, Bayles aims to enhance connections between patients and providers while fostering a positive community culture at UMMC. Read More

Dr. Jack Harkins is a second-year internal medicine resident.

Front and Center: Jack Harkins

Monday, November 25, 2024

Although Dr. Jack Harkins hadn't always envisioned himself becoming a doctor and continuing his family's legacy at UMMC, his own journey of self-discovery ultimately guided him to do just that. Now in his second year of residency at the Medical Center, he realizes that following his heart led him exactly to where he was meant to be. Read More

Front and Center News Feed

Office of Enrollment Management, from left, Candice Brent, Nikki Hubbard, Brittney Anthony, Nicole Nichols, Nicole Connolly, Lauren Nichols, Tameshia Bankhead, Dr. Emily Cole and Mary Bess Skinner.

That’s My Job: Office of Enrollment Management

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 When planning the next step in her career, Iley Anne Baldwin looked to the UMMC School of Nursing, where her mother and grandmother completed their nursing education.

Front & Center: Iley Anne Baldwin

Published on Monday, October 28, 2024

 Dr. Rojymon Jacob was appointed chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology in 2024.

Passion to care, mentor guides career of new radiation oncology chair

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

 Alena Calderon, an early interventionist at Children's of Mississippi, wrote and illustrated the book "Little Things," which offers information and resources for families with babies in neonatal intensive care.

Front and Center: Alena Calderon

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Cayden Myers of Camden gets a visit from Hollywood and the facility dog's handler, child life manager Cara Williams.

Golden retriever Hollywood joins Children’s of Mississippi care team

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

 Margaret Workman is the nurse manager of the UMMC transplant clinic.

Front and Center: Margaret Workman

Published on Monday, September 9, 2024

 Ironically, perhaps, a rare, paralyzing disease Dr. Harrison Hicks experienced as patient also sensitized him to the needs of those he cares for as a physician.

Front and Center: Dr. Harrison Hicks

Published on Monday, August 26, 2024

 Discussing research findings are, from left, Chelsea Giachelli, clinical research coordinator; Dr. Abhay Bhatt, director of research in the Division of Neonatology; Dr. Taylor Mayes, resident, and Dr. Simon Karam, associate professor of neonatology.

That’s My Job: Clinical Research

Published on Monday, August 26, 2024