A new era in health care for Mississippi’s children will be celebrated with the cutting of a ribbon at the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi. The event, which will be broadcast live on the Children’s of Mississippi Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, is a milestone on the road to the seven-story children’s hospital expansion’s opening for care next month. |
![UMMC begins NIH study on COVID-19, community engagement UMMC begins NIH study on COVID-19, community engagement](/news/News_Articles/2020/10/Images/Caroline-Compretta_04.jpg) | UMMC has received a $1 million grant to study trust and community engagement among groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The study plans to leverage academic and community organizations statewide to create effective health messaging and boost interest in clinical trials related to the current pandemic. |
An Oct. 5 study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that using antibiotics to treat appendicitis may be a good option for some patients, but the approach isn’t “one-size fits all.” UMMC was one of 25 clinical sites for the nationwide trial focused on patient-centered decision-making and outcomes. | ![CODA study examines appendicitis treatment options CODA study examines appendicitis treatment options](/news/News_Articles/2020/10/Images/Dr.-Matt-Kutcher_02.jpg) |
![SHRP diagnostic sciences chair wins ASRT term; CCRI volunteer receives honor; SON prof earns presidential distinction SHRP diagnostic sciences chair wins ASRT term; CCRI volunteer receives honor; SON prof earns presidential distinction](/news/News_Articles/2017/June/ummc_distinctions.jpg) | The American Society of Radiologic Technologist chooses SHRP's chair and director of clinical and diagnostic sciences to serve another term on its Board of Directors; the College of American Pathologists Foundation bestows its Outstanding Partner Award to a longtime volunteer for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute; and 100 Black Men of Jackson honors a School of Nursing professor with its 2020 Presidential Award. |
Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center. | ![Virtual Grand Rounds, GWIMS Seminar highlight week's activities Virtual Grand Rounds, GWIMS Seminar highlight week's activities](/news/Miscellaneous/2019/November/Nov. 14, 2019/Nov. 14 Photos/upcoming_events_430x2050.jpg) |
![Pediatrics, Otolaryngology announce new faculty hires Pediatrics, Otolaryngology announce new faculty hires](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Oct. 12-18. | ![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) |