Dr. Mark Ladner’s connection with the Medical Center goes back to his days as a medical student. Now, he’s leading the department that once trained him in the specialty that helped him bond with his father.

Achalasia is an often misunderstood, misdiagnosed disease that robs people of the simple act of eating a meal. With the formation of a new clinical center at UMMC, patients can clear up years of pain and torture at the dinner table.

Opting to practice good hand hygiene and get vaccinated can reduce the risk of infection by COVID-19, influenza or RSV. Doctors urge taking these precautions as COVID hospitalizations are increasing.

Because diabetes disproportionately affects Black Mississippians living in underserved areas, investigators are using a three-pronged intervention they hope will help control the chronic disease and improve patients’ quality of life.

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 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 September 4 - 10.