As health officials investigate a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to contaminated produce, Mississippi has confirmed several cases of the intestinal illness. University of Mississippi Medical Center experts explain how the parasite spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection.

As Mississippi grapples with a continuing physician shortage, particularly in rural and underserved communities, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine is taking steps to help meet the state's future health care needs.

For 45 years, Dr. Hiram Gatewood Jr. has helped shape the next generation of Mississippi dentists while carrying forward the values of service and compassion he learned from his father. A member of the School of Dentistry's third graduating class, his career has spanned the classroom, the clinic and his hometown community.

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

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

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of July 20 - 26.