Although the W. K. Kellogg Foundation-funded grant expired two years ago, the Health Equity and Leadership Initiative continues to benefit Mississippi's health care community. Many of those who participated in the program that encouraged African-American males' participation in health science education and service are now making their mark at UMMC. |
![Northington brings nursing experience to national leadership role Northington brings nursing experience to national leadership role](/news/News_Articles/2019/11/Images/LaDonna-Northington-20191018-02.jpg) | LaDonna Northington, a pediatric nurse with 42 years of experience at the bedside and in management, academia and administration, will assume the presidency of the Society of Pediatric Nurses in April. |
When most people plan to go on a fishing trip during the summer, it usually involves breaking out a few of their favorite lures, grabbing a trusty pole and enjoying the serenity of a placid lake or stream. That's far from Courtney Smith's experience: The Alaska native grew up battling icy winds and treacherous conditions to work in her family's commercial fishing camp. | ![People of the U: Courtney Smith People of the U: Courtney Smith](/news/News_Articles/2019/11/Images/POTU-CourtneySmith.jpg) |
![Employee Giving Week winds down; sexual diversity presentation concludes busy week Employee Giving Week winds down; sexual diversity presentation concludes busy week](/news/Miscellaneous/2019/November/Nov. 14, 2019/Nov. 14 Photos/upcoming_events_430x2050.jpg) | Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. | ![Appalachia public health expert, Cincinnati Children's fellow join UMMC faculty Appalachia public health expert, Cincinnati Children's fellow join UMMC faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) |