As a witness to a tragic accident decades ago, Dr. Darrell Kirch, an accomplished educator, researcher and physician, unpacked his expertise and personal experience in a Medical Center lecture hall for a presentation on mental stress and well-being. |
![Patient battling puzzling disease has message for fellow sufferers Patient battling puzzling disease has message for fellow sufferers](/news/News_Articles/2023/08/images/Deborah-Norris_07.png) | For several years now, a diagnostically elusive condition called sarcoidosis has disrupted the health and life of Debora Delaney-Norris. Her list of setbacks is long, but because of her diligence, she is getting the care she needs. |
BankPlus’ support of Children’s of Mississippi ranges from brightening the day for patients to raising millions in support of the state’s only children’s hospital. The bank’s dedication dedication was honored in a program at the BankPlus Community Room of the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower Thursday. | ![BankPlus program adds up to more than $4M for Children’s of Mississippi BankPlus program adds up to more than $4M for Children’s of Mississippi](/news/News_Articles/2023/08/images/Bank-Plus-Group_01.jpg) |
![UMMC experts: take precautions during heat wave UMMC experts: take precautions during heat wave](/news/News_Articles/2023/08/images/Heat Awareness_02.jpg) | Temperatures may be lower this week, but it’s smart to still take steps to avoid heat-related illnesses this summer. Hydration and avoiding the highest temperatures can keep you from becoming ill when working or playing outdoors.
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Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center including UMMC 101: Safety and Security at noon on Wednesday in R153. | ![Upcoming events Upcoming events](/news/images/upcoming_events.jpg) |
![New faculty join UMMC academic ranks New faculty join UMMC academic ranks](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. |
Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of August 28 - September 3. | ![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) |