Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters of the UMMC School of Dentistry gathered April 10 for the 43rd Dental Alumni and Friends Awards celebration. The event recognized two graduates whose careers reflect a commitment to service, leadership and advancing dental care in Mississippi.

Melinda Warner first recognized health care as a calling years ago, during her first stint working near caregivers. In May, she will graduate from the School of Health Related Professions with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences – a testament to her persistence and determination.

With more than two decades of experience in psychiatric care, Rebecca Winford is bringing both expertise and compassion to her role as head nurse of the new Adolescent Acute Psychiatric Unit at Children’s of Mississippi.

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Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of April 13 - 19.