Friends of Children’s Hospital brought mascots and cheerleaders to the state’s only children’s hospital for a tailgate party with Jackson State University, Ole Miss, Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi Tuesday, and then members of the Jackson State University basketball team visited patients on Friday.
Many people living with epilepsy don’t even realize it, let alone know that effective treatments exist. Seizures can take many forms, and they’re frequently overlooked or misunderstood. But with the right diagnosis and care, epilepsy can often be managed.
During its 70-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.