Kobe Abron, a Jackson 2-year-old, was born without a right thumb. After complex hand reconstruction surgery, he now has a functional thumb that he’ll be strengthening through therapy and play.
Now in its second year, S.M.I.L.E. U, the week-long summer camp at the School of Dentistry, expands its reach with a new health fair for Pre-K through third grade students.
UMMC continues to grow with the ever-evolving landscape of health care and medical education as it extends its campus to Colony Park in Ridgeland, better preparing learners for careers in settings more like where they will be employed in the future.
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.
