Patients with aortic valve stenosis find themselves fatigued and short of breath because their blood flow is poor. Traditional open-chest surgery may not be an option for the elderly, but a minimally invasive procedure, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, has restored the active lifestyle of Vicksburg native Peggy Dudley. |
![Ridgeland firefighter, 5K race support Alzheimer's awareness Ridgeland firefighter, 5K race support Alzheimer's awareness](/news/News_Articles/2018/04/images/brawn-and-bubbles-top-art.jpg) | The MIND Center’s annual Brawn and Bubbles 5K Run for the Brain is more than just a race for a cure for Alzheimer’s. The race at the Ross Barnett Reservoir stems from an area firefighter's efforts to honor his father’s memory. |
For those who want to take a more proactive approach to health, a home genetic test seems like a great opportunity to explore their risks. But while FDA-approved tests can now detect certain gene mutations associated with disease, UMMC experts say the tests shouldn't replace a visit to a doctor. | ![UMMC experts: Genetic tests pose self-diagnosis risks UMMC experts: Genetic tests pose self-diagnosis risks](/news/Miscellaneous/2018/05/April 2018 CONSULT/brca_me_800x600.jpg) |
![Ambassador Family Day, Grants Ferry blood drive conclude this week's events Ambassador Family Day, Grants Ferry blood drive conclude this week's events](/news/images/upcoming_events.jpg) | Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following addition to its faculty and leadership staff. | ![Longtime oncologist joins Medical Center faculty Longtime oncologist joins Medical Center faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) |