Gartrell, a UMMC School of Nursing alumnus, is one of 18 nurses in the country, and the only Mississippi nurse, to receive the honor. He’ll be honored at the upcoming American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition in Denver.

Egg hunts are for everyone. In the state’s only children’s hospital and around the School of Medicine, the past week was full of Easter surprises.

Kenya Jefferson’s personality shines through every day at work and her star-studded side hustle. Soon, you’ll need your local TV listings to catch up with her.

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.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of April 1 - 7.