Grateful patients and their families took to the airwaves March 2-4 to help central Mississippi radio stations raise funds for Children’s of Mississippi and the state’s only children’s hospital. The marathon broadcasts let listeners know the importance of children’s health care.

After a nearly two-year hiatus, UMMC has resumed its volunteer program with a roster of 60 who serve in various roles that safely support patient care, but more are needed while the program rebuilds to its pre-pandemic numbers.

Mississippi Thrive!, a partnership between the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State University, hosted its first early childhood health and development summit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming Dr. Lee Beers, fellow medical experts, and leaders in education and government.

Mississippi’s sole School of Dentistry is doing something different – profoundly and ambitiously – to create a space for teaching and learning that mirrors the state. It calls for making diversity, equity and inclusion a part of the culture.

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.

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 March 7 – March 13.