When pregnant mothers - especially those who are unvaccinated - contract COVID-19, the risks of severe complications and death rise for themselves and their unborn babies. That’s what happened to Portia Hayes, who nearly died during a long ICU stay. Thanks to her multidisciplinary team and the highest level of care available to her, Hayes not only survived, but persevered. |
![MSU's CWS trophy takes Children's of Mississippi victory lap MSU's CWS trophy takes Children's of Mississippi victory lap](/news/News_Articles/2021/08/images/MSU-Trophy-20210729-09.png) | Mississippi State University’s NCAA College World Series win was capped by a July 29 no-contact show-and-tell session at the state’s only Children’s Hospital. Patients, parents and caregivers took plenty of "selfies" with the OmaDawgs’ championship trophy. |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that has sent hundreds of children to Children’s of Mississippi caregivers this summer. Surging after COVID-19 precautions were loosened, RSV can cause serious health problems in young children and in older adults as well. | ![During pandemic, UMMC pediatric specialists also fight RSV During pandemic, UMMC pediatric specialists also fight RSV](/news/News_Articles/2021/08/images/covidmom-20210728-12.png) |
![Cutting back at the bar can pour on multiple health benefits Cutting back at the bar can pour on multiple health benefits](/news/CONSULT/2021/07/Images/Curtail_Cocktail_800x600.jpg) | Curtailing cocktails and other alcoholic beverages can improve mental and physical health and might even help you lose a few pounds. UMMC experts explain the benefits of following U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which limit drinks for men at no more than two a day, and for women, no more than one. |
Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide. | ![AHA council pays tribute to biology chair’s HTN research excellence AHA council pays tribute to biology chair’s HTN research excellence](/news/News_Articles/2017/June/ummc_distinctions.jpg) |
![CCRI director's meeting, See, Test and Treat on tap this week CCRI director's meeting, See, Test and Treat on tap this week](/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. | ![Internal med resident, neurologist join Medical Center faculty Internal med resident, neurologist join Medical Center 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 Aug. 2-8. |