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Children's of Mississippi patient Janiyah Lewis of Jackson enjoys a visit with Mrs. Claus.

Photos: Holiday Happenings at Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, December 23, 2024

Special holiday visits surprised children’s hospital patients this past week, with Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart delivering bears flown to Jackson by Nicholas Air, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves surprising patients with a visit and Santa and Mrs. Claus stopping by the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower. Read More

Celebrating the $1 million donation from Century Club Charities to Friends of Children's Hospital are, from left, Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital; Hilary Burroughs, vice president of marketing at Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs at UMMC; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; David Gadd, senior vice president at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and general manager of the company's retail business unit; Dr. JR Woodall, president of Century Club Charities; Kristin Allen, board chair of Friends of Children's Hospital; Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship; and Dr. Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's of Mississippi.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

For an 11th consecutive year, Century Club Charities, the host of the state’s only PGA TOUR event, presented a seven-figure gift from the tournament to Friends of Children’s Hospital, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the state’s only children’s hospital. Read More

Resident Dr. Jason Lee, left, and Dr. Jeff Carron are shown surgically implanting Landon Forbes' Sentio system.

Mississippi’s first Sentio surgeries give teens 360 degrees of hearing

Landon Forbes and Lily Reed, who both had hearing in one ear, now can hear in both ears after surgery and activation of Sentio, an active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing system approved by the FDA earlier this year.

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 In this undated photo, a camera operator prepares to film action in a Medical Center operating room.

History unboxed: Project collects, curates long-cloistered images

It just so happens that some of the Medical Center’s most historic moments were recorded on film, including groundbreaking surgical procedures. For many years, these images and others were stored away and forgotten, but have now come to light and are part of “Mississippi Medical History Online: The UMMC Digital Collections Initiative.” They, along with other artifacts, are being made available for viewing – for scholars, researchers and the general public alike.

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Emily Wells, neonatal nurse practitioner and a former patient of the Center for Maternal and Fetal Health, shows daughter Mary Carter Wells to Dr. Rachael Morris.

Center for Maternal and Fetal Care hosts holiday reunion for former patients, children

Families were reunited with their UMMC care team members during an afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The reunion, which filled the BankPlus Community Room at the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower, included carols and Christmastime treats.

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

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, December 16, 2024

 Marchelle Banks of Memphis consults with Dr. John Rushing, director of the IVF program in the UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Fanci Tuggle of Petal enjoys BankPlus Presents Winter Wonderland and Ace Tree Farm with her family.

Photos: Holiday aglow at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Nurse Managers Carla Hickmon-Scott and Jonathan VanLandingham prepare one of the rooms for patients on the sixth floor of the Conerly Critical Care Tower.

UMMC unveils expanded adult inpatient facilities

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Child Life Specialist Ashley Prendez adds donated items to their supply closet.

Children’s of Mississippi Holiday Giving Drive is Dec. 18-20

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Chief Cyrus Ben, who served on the commission that redesigned Mississippi's state flag, explains the symbolism in the new design.

‘A story of challenges’: Chief Cyrus Ben shares Choctaws’ history

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Luke Starkey of Clinton puts on a puppet show for Avah Davis of Meadville.

Museum traveling exhibit making holiday stop at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 2001: Graduate students get new home

2001: Graduate students get new home

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Dr. Genevieve Shepherd Ali, left, and Dr. John Hall, Arthur C. Guyton Professor and chair of physiology and biophysics, present an award to Melissa Shepherd, recognizing her contribution to the Albert Pitt "Pete" Shepherd Jr., PhD Distinguished Chair in Physiology.

SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

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

Front and Center: Jack Harkins

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 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

 Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Dr. Ian Hoppe holds patient Mila Medders after a series of plastic surgeries repaired her right ear.

Children’s of Mississippi plastic surgeons rebuild ear after injury

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Recipients of the 2024 Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Excellence Awards present at Friday's ceremony pose with their framed certificates.

Annual awards recognize faculty achievements in research

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Dental assistant Kristy Ferrell, left, observes incoming dental hygiene student Allie Runnels' handwashing technique during the School of Dentistry's orientation week in August. The school was among those recording an enrollment gain.

UMMC’s overall school enrollment continues to climb

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Cancer Center, nursing student leaders, operational excellence spotlighted

Cancer Center, nursing student leaders, operational excellence spotlighted

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Ava Clarke Edney, Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, models as part of Mistletoe Marketplace.

Photos: Patients shine in holiday fashion show

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Children’s of Mississippi’s Batson Tower renovations will be advanced through a $1.5 million gift from the Joseph C. Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund. Photo courtesy of HDR © 2020 Dan Schwalm

Bancroft Fund gives $1.5 million to create Croft Medical Surgical Unit

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

 Lori Henry, hospital school teacher, reads to Termondtrez Simmons of Yazoo City during a session of Rainbow Academy at Children's of Mississippi.

Rainbow Academy enhances learning opportunities for Children’s of Mississippi patients

Published on Monday, November 4, 2024