Saylor Kate, Franklin Walker, Allie Ray and Nova Mae Meyers are now at home and thriving with parents Ashley and Tyler Meyers and big sisters Paisleigh and Westlynn. Carter James remains in Children’s of Mississippi neonatal intensive care and should join his siblings soon. The babies were born July 5 at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.
Charles “Tripp” Pender III faced a life-threatening situation when a freak accident left him with a gunshot wound to the arm. Thanks to quick thinking, first-aid knowledge and the expert care of UMMC surgeons, Pender is on a quick path to recovery.
The UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute received a grant that focuses on improving lung cancer screening rates in Mississippi. The initiative will provide funds over four years.
Football players, cheerleaders and mascots from Jackson State University, Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi cheered on patients at the state’s only children’s hospital during a tailgate party hosted by Friends of Children’s Hospital.
During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.
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.
