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. |
![Blue vests are back: New and seasoned volunteers return, ready to serve Blue vests are back: New and seasoned volunteers return, ready to serve](/news/News_Articles/2022/03/Images/Cole-Smith-20220228-09.jpg) | 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. | ![AAP immediate past president: Bring strengths together to help families post-pandemic AAP immediate past president: Bring strengths together to help families post-pandemic](/news/News_Articles/2022/03/Images/msthrive_earlychildhoodsummit-20220304-24.jpg) |
![Diversity, equity, inclusion: it’s part of the culture Diversity, equity, inclusion: it’s part of the culture](/news/News_Articles/2022/03/Images/SOD_Cover_Web.jpg) | 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. | ![SOD students show prowess at annual Research Day SOD students show prowess at annual Research Day](/news/News_Articles/2017/June/ummc_distinctions.jpg) |
![Upcoming Events Upcoming Events](/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 acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of March 7 – March 13. | ![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) |