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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

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are
Monday, March 31, 2025
For almost 25 years, a vulnerable population has depended on free health screenings and more from the students who run the Jackson Free Clinic in west Jackson. Now, through community partnerships, the students are extending their reach within the Jackson area and beyond. Read More
Latest Articles

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

UMMC Holmes County celebrates 25 years of service and staff dedication
Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

Children’s of Mississippi submits document for Magnet designation
Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

UMMC’s See, Test and Treat promotes preventative health care with free cancer screenings
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

2003: Medical Center oncologist becomes first Mississippian to lead ACS
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

’Zip Your Lips and Listen’: Daley delivers ‘Last Lecture’
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

Representatives of multiple schools, departments acclaimed
Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

Former cancer patient raises champion hog, more than $30K for Children’s of Mississippi
Published on Monday, March 24, 2025
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