Visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Gov. Tate Reeves and carolers were among the holiday highlights at the state’s only academic medical center. Reflect on the season’s celebrations in this collection of photos.

Mississippi and Maryland recorded increases in pediatric mental health consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a research project by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Medicine found. The calls through CHAMP, or Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry, have risen 11 percent since March 2020.

Daylight Saving Time is more than an inconvenience. It can also cause physical and mental issues as the body’s internal clock struggles to get back on track. But a little planning ahead before the time change can mean better sleep year-round, sleep experts say.

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of December 27 - January 2.