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Golden retriever Hollywood joins Children’s of Mississippi care team

Golden retriever Hollywood joins Children’s of Mississippi care team

The state’s only children’s hospital now has Hollywood, a facility dog, on its team. Whether he’s calming patients or encouraging them, Hollywood is adding another layer of care while bringing smiles to everyone he meets.

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Passion to care, mentor guides career of new radiation oncology chair

Passion to care, mentor guides career of new radiation oncology chair

As the new chair of radiation oncology, Dr. Rojymon Jacob brings over three decades of expertise to the role. Known for his experience in advancing cancer care, Jacob aims to elevate UMMC’s oncology program to new heights.

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Front and Center: Alena Calderon

Front and Center: Alena Calderon

What started as a capstone project for a fellowship turned into a keepsake book with essential information for families with babies in neonatal intensive care at Children’s of Mississippi. Calderon, who wrote and illustrated “Little Things,” works with babies after they leave NICU care as an early interventionist.

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Now’s a good time to get those flu and COVID shots

Now’s a good time to get those flu and COVID shots

Flu and COVID shots are available any time of the year, but with the start of Mississippi’s flu season this month and the recent arrival of an updated COVID vaccine, you may not want to put them off much longer.

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New faculty join UMMC academic ranks

New faculty join UMMC academic ranks

Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.

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Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.
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UMMC staff receive service recognition

UMMC staff receive service recognition

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Sept. 30 - Oct. 6.

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