November 3, 2025 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

Department of Medicine looks back on 70 years of progress

For 70 years, the UMMC Department of Medicine has shaped the health care landscape in Mississippi. What began with a handful of faculty and hospital wards has grown into a statewide patient care network, a leading source of medical research and the training hub for the state’s future physicians.

Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Located a few miles away from the UMMC campus, the $15.9 million Children’s of Mississippi facility will provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care to children with medically complex conditions.

Cancer care questions met with answers from UMMC experts

Survivor University, a free educational support program, and Lifestyle Medicine Cancer Care are helping patients live healthier lives during treatment and beyond.

Front and Center: Dr. Devika Das

As chief of hematology and oncology at UMMC and CCRI’s associate director of clinical affairs, Das focuses on education, research and patient care.

New faculty join UMMC academic ranks

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

Upcoming events

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.

UMMC staff receive service recognition

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of November 3 - 9.