UMMC staff and students will be able to virtually enter the University Hospital Chapel on Thursday and take part in a remembrance of patients lost - and restored - at this institution in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual ceremony will allow UMMC family members to acknowledge the work they have accomplished in the face of this extraordinary challenge. |
![Hearing never sounded so good for Jackson preteen Hearing never sounded so good for Jackson preteen](/news/News_Articles/2020/09/Images/Audiologist-with-Patient-20200911-05.jpg) | Years of wearing a hearing device attached to a tight headband were taking a toll on the tender scalp of 11-year-old Jocelyn DeZutter. She needed a hearing device that was more practical and would enhance her ability to distinguish sounds. Her new bone conduction implant accomplishes the mission. |
While JHS scientists, staff and participants were unable to celebrate the landmark study's 20th anniversary with an in-person celebration, they still met virtually to discuss the JHS' most recent findings and its future - including upcoming participant exams, expanded engagement and learning about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the community. | ![Jackson Heart Study marks 20 years with virtual conference Jackson Heart Study marks 20 years with virtual conference](/news/News_Articles/2020/09/Images/JHS_every_heartbeat_web.jpg) |
![In Memoriam: Dr. Kathy Kolar In Memoriam: Dr. Kathy Kolar](/news/Miscellaneous/2014/November/images/in--memoriam.jpg) | The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved one’s contributions to the academic health sciences center. |
A national orthopaedic trauma program features PREPARE trial researchers in its August newsletter, while UMMC's chief nursing executive and SON dean participate in a virtual thought leaders assembly. | ![Newsletter features orthopaedic surgery researchers; AACN calls SON leaders to assembly Newsletter features orthopaedic surgery researchers; AACN calls SON leaders to assembly](/news/News_Articles/2017/June/ummc_distinctions.jpg) |
![Virtual seminars, Grand Rounds dot this week's calendar Virtual seminars, Grand Rounds dot this week's calendar](/news/Miscellaneous/2019/November/Nov. 14, 2019/Nov. 14 Photos/upcoming_events_430x2050.jpg) | Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. | ![New hires bolster dermatology, medicine, pathology faculty New hires bolster dermatology, medicine, pathology faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) |
![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Sept. 21-27. |