For almost 25 years, a vulnerable population has depended on free health screenings and more from the students who run the Jackson Free Clinic in west Jackson. Now, through community partnerships, the students are extending their reach within the Jackson area and beyond.
Even doctors sometimes start out doing something else for a living before heeding a call to health care. Dr. William Daley made the change in his thirties and has found it to be a wonderful world – as one of his favorite musicians once sang.
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.