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Dr. Denise Cornelius, associate professor of toxicology and pharmacology, and Jie McKay, lab technician, examine images of renal tubules during their shift in the lab.

Let your voice be heard: Employee engagement survey begins Feb. 10

Monday, February 3, 2025

You said, we did it – and we want to hear more starting next week. The 2025 Employee Engagement Survey helps the Medical Center achieve its mission to meet the needs of all it serves. Read More

Jawun Bean of West Point talks with nurse practitioner Marguerite Baker during his endocrinology appointment at Children's of Mississippi's Tupelo Specialty Clinic.

Children’s of Mississippi’s Tupelo Specialty Clinic: 10 years of care closer to home

Monday, February 3, 2025

Offering specialized pediatric care in north Mississippi since 2015, the clinic continues to make care more convenient and accessible for families in Tupelo and the surrounding region. The Tupelo clinic was the first of a series of Children’s of Mississippi outpatient specialty clinics to open around the state. Read More

The Singhs’ research efforts have produced more than a hundred publications and over $15 million in grant funding, mostly from the National Cancer Institute. They also secured multiple patents and co-founded a start-up company, Tatva Biosciences, to commercialize their lab findings.

Couple’s dynamic partnership advances cancer research, addresses health disparities

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh’s curiosity and determination have led them on an extraordinary path in cancer research.

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 Scholarship winners named, fund-raising event to aid clinic

Scholarship winners named, fund-raising event to aid clinic

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.

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 UMMC opens specialty clinics at new Colony Park South location

UMMC opens specialty clinics at new Colony Park South location

The University of Mississippi Medical Center opened its new Colony Park South clinic, offering a more streamlined experience for patients receiving specialty care. The new location will bring multiple specialty services together under one roof to minimize the complexities of navigating the main Medical Center campus for clinic appointments.

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 Christina Diretto, Aramark regional marketing manager, talks with George Pressley about the healthy grab-and-go options that will be available when Aramark begins food service at UMMC Feb. 1.

Aramark to bring new menus, options in food service starting Feb. 1

Healthier options, more grab-and-go choices, greater access and service that ‘not only meets our expectations but exceeds them’ will be served up under a new five-year contract.

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Milestones

1975: School of Dentistry admits its first students

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Charles Ramsey, Dental Alumnus of the Year, and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover, recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award, smile after the 2025 School of Dentistry Alumni Awards ceremony.

School of Dentistry alumni honored for exceptional service to their communities

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Juan Duchesne is the director of the UMMC trauma center.

Front and Center: Dr. Juan Duchesne

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Norma Ojeda, chair of advanced biomedical education, examines a display case during a museum preview held for members of the Academy for Excellence in Education in December.

‘Medical giants’ showcased in museum's inaugural exhibit

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Researchers say steps to head off the effects of dementia after 55 include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, controlling diabetes, quitting smoking, increasing physical activity and managing obesity, among other measures.

Dementia cases expected to soar by 2060, UMMC researchers say

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 The new five-story, 250,000+ square foot facility will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

Mississippi couple commits $25 million gift to benefit UMMC cancer care, research

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Makayla Campbell of Jackson, with support from physical therapist Kara Hudson and dad Maris Campbell, practices climbing stairs in the new Children's Rehabilitative Services space.

Children’s Rehabilitative Services moves to Sanderson Tower

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Nise Branson, a mail clerk at UMMC's post office, sorts mail for the Medical Center's many departments.

That’s My Job: Receiving and Post Office

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Dr. Louann Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is joined by Alabel Wiser, widow of Dr. Winfred L. Wiser, as Dr. J. Martin Tucker receives the Wiser chair.

Dr. J. Martin Tucker named Winfred L. Wiser Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Jill Bayles was recently appointed director of the Office of Patient Experience.

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney will serve as one of 14 National Champions this year.

CMNH selects Mississippi Champion Ava Clarke Edney for national role

Published on Thursday, January 2, 2025

 Milestones

1996: UMMC lands flight transportation program

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Members of the child life team at Children's of Mississippi include, from left, Madeline Wilson, Michelle Chambers, Pepper Weed-Cooper, Kendra Logan, Ashley Prendez, Avery Friedmann, Allyson Holliman, Kelsey Clark, Claire Humphreys and Cara Williams, manager, with Hollywood. Not pictured is Anne Elizabeth Zegel.

That’s My Job: Child Life

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Dr. Ajay Singh, professor of cell and molecular biology and associate director of basic and translational research at CCRI, and Dr. Shashi Anand, instructor, are testing the biochemical changes that occur in cancer cells when exposed to different types of growth environments.

Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Janiyah Lewis of Jackson enjoys a visit with Mrs. Claus.

Photos: Holiday Happenings at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 23, 2024

 Celebrating the $1 million donation from Century Club Charities to Friends of Children's Hospital are, from left, Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital; Hilary Burroughs, vice president of marketing at Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs at UMMC; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; David Gadd, senior vice president at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and general manager of the company's retail business unit; Dr. JR Woodall, president of Century Club Charities; Kristin Allen, board chair of Friends of Children's Hospital; Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship; and Dr. Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's of Mississippi.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

 Resident Dr. Jason Lee, left, and Dr. Jeff Carron are shown surgically implanting Landon Forbes' Sentio system.

Mississippi’s first Sentio surgeries give teens 360 degrees of hearing

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024