As she watched five nurses from the University of Mississippi Medical Center receive awards during the 10th annual Nightingale Awards Gala March 2, Terri Gillespie, UMMC chief nursing executive and chief nursing officer of University Hospital, couldn't help but feel honored herself.

The good news: University Hospital is seeing a steady increase in patient volume, both in admissions and outpatient treatment. Ditto for clinic visits and Emergency Department traffic.

The Women's Foundation of Mississippi and the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation each recently recognized a member of the Medical Center faculty for distinguished service.

The Medical Center is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff: