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.

Losing an hour of daylight when clocks fast-forward in the spring isn’t just an aggravation to many. If you’re already sleep deprived, it can be bad for both your physical and mental health.

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.