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UMMC cardiologist, dietitian earn early-career honors
Front and Center: Kenya Jefferson
PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell an AACN Circle of Excellence Award winner
Photos: Easter celebrations bring smiles to Medical Center
School of Dentistry pilots after-hours clinic
SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners
Faculty, students, pharmacist commended
Front and Center: Susan Anand
No shadow of a doubt: The eclipse can ruin your vision
Dozens screened at See, Test and Treat event
#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health
UMMC faculty, staff garner national recognition
Technological advances reshape rapidly evolving class settings at SHRP
Front and Center: Hannah Lambert
New program is a case of requested development
#2024UMMCGrad: School of Nursing’s Carter, Haynes combine nursing, military service
Milestones in UMMC History
Listen and engage: Stray delivers ‘Last Lecture’
Becker’s ranks UMMC among top 150 places to work in health care in U.S.
Clinic, faculty member recognized nationally
#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements
Ceremony celebrates body donors’ ‘remarkable gift’
Genetic discovery uncovers answers to one patient’s lifelong health questions
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Medical Center earns national recognitions
UMMC research, education, health care shine in 2022
UMMC earns redesignation as Baby-Friendly Hospital
New Volunteer Services leader aims to meet patient, staff needs
C. auris fungal infection: what you need to know
In good faith: Chaplains’ personal stories resonate
UMMC expert: Football player’s cardiac arrest spotlights importance of CPR, AEDs, training
UMMC selected as study site for new COPD treatment
Whether with patients, families or fellow employees, Communicate with H.E.A.R.T.
Inaugural Run the Rainbow for Children’s 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is March 18
Poison control calls climb for kids accidentally eating edibles
Smith makes sure help’s on the way
UMMC establishes the Mississippi Burn Center on Jackson campus
Balance is best when it comes to fighting obesity in children, UMMC experts say
The Mississippi Burn Center at UMMC: ‘We’re the natural place for this’
Women’s heart health in February spotlight
UMMC’s online MSN program rises to 33rd in the country in U.S. News & World Report list
Food insecurity drives food choices, affects mental, physical wellness
Whitlock, Boteler shine as School of Dentistry honorees
Compretta juggles multiple grants, projects aimed at addressing health equity
Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi
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One home, four to grow: Ladner babies thriving at UMMC
UMMC awarded NIH funding to help improve newborn health outcomes
Ceremony honors the gift that “speaks a thousand words”
#UMMCGrad2023: Intersection of pharmacy, policy focus of School of Pharmacy graduate
‘You chose to stay at UMMC, and that speaks volumes’
In their own words: ED caregivers explain why they stayed, what kept them strong, during pandemic
Photos: Mississippi State baseball a hit with young patients
A legacy of patience and humility: Endowed chair named for Rodney and Sara Meeks
#UMMCGrad2023: She looked into her heart and saw a doctor’s life there
UMMC fills OB-GYN care gap in Delta
Free summer program gives students telemedicine access
Nursing Alumna of Year serving ‘nation’s heroes’ as VA leader
Mortality rates increasing in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
UMMC PD helps carry the torch for Special Olympics
#UMMCGrad2023: Patient care a passion for dental hygiene grad
Teaching, quality improvement and research among new anesthesiology chair’s passions
#UMMCGrad2023: Residency, then private practice in Casey Park’s future
‘Science mom,’ ‘superb mentor,’ Alexander secures ace educator award
Medical Center employees lauded on state, national levels
SEARCH for jobs, acceptance pays off with work after finishing growing program
Friends of Children’s Hospital leader Sidney P. Allen remembered with child life fund
#UMMCGrad2023: Late bloomer finds his way following three loves
Study: Babies with opioid addiction go home earlier with family-focused approach
Q3 grants and awards surpass $20.8 million
UMMC celebrates 900-plus May 2023 graduates across six health sciences schools
The proof is in the moms and newborns: STORK is saving lives
Photos: Capturing memories of the Class of 2023
Medical Center students, faculty shine on state, national levels
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State’s only academic medical center, and providers, dropped from BCBS network
McElmurray reaps national health care executive honor
Study finds higher COVID-19 death rates for American Indians
Nursing Research Day symbol of increased nursing research at UMMC
Front and Center: Dr. Tawana Tucker
Is whole blood best for severely bleeding trauma victims? Study aims to find out
Faculty, staff, SON collect honors
Faculty satisfaction survey: UMMC shines in collegiality, diversity, governance
SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement
#UMMCGrad2022: Disability brings understanding, School of Nursing graduate finds
Q3 grants and awards top $22 million
New Children’s of Mississippi concussion clinic offers follow-up care quickly
#UMMCGrad2022: ‘Renaissance man’ trains talents on career in medicine
Message to new SOD graduates: Patients, not you, wear the crown
Left, right, repeat: UMMC celebrates National Walking Day
Front and Center: Tiara Love
Transplant, bone marrow, Children’s perioperative receive kudos
Junior League of Jackson gives $500,000 for cancer center renovation
#UMMCGrad2022: Double-doctor has heart for science, medicine, service
Breathing new life into health care diversity: Choctaw students recruited at UMMC
Photos: Universities team up to cheer on Children’s
UMMC and UnitedHealthcare agree to new multi-year relationship
May
Front and Center: Lauren Burch
Service commemorates ‘nobility, courage’ of ‘first and most important patients’
#UMMCGrad2022: Road to SOD paved with hard work
Students, faculty, staff shine in research, leadership
Last Lecture 2022: A lucky guy finds his ikigai
Enjoy Employee Appreciation Week – you deserve it!
Experts weigh in on U.S. baby formula shortage
Medical Center schools, faculty, staff shine
Photos: World Hand Hygiene Day highlights importance of good hand habits
UMMC nursing alumna to provide care in Ukraine
#UMMCGrad2022: Former attorney leaves staff position to pursue love of science
Innovative dental scan helps providers find root of problem
Schoolhouse docs: Health policy fellows learn legislative process
#UMMCGrad2022: Boosting patients’ health literacy goal of School of Pharmacy graduate
Officers picked for pilot behavioral intervention program named Top Cops
Brown catches 2022 Regions TEACH Prize
For ‘heart babies,’ care from Children’s of Mississippi begins in the womb
SON alums shine as change leaders, health care innovators
UMMC employees - we appreciate you!
‘Life-changing’ MSN courses begin May 31 for UMMC Bower scholars
Employee engagement survey launches today to measure satisfaction, create initiatives
UMMCGrad2022: SOPH’s first PhD recipients shine
SEARCH-ing for the perfect job – and landing it
UMMC nurses, orthopaedic surgery resident reap honors
SHRP Dean retires to accept dream job: full-time grandmother of six
Front and Center: Kimberlee King
UMMC celebrates 959 May 2022 graduates across six health sciences schools
Formula supply expected to increase, UMMC experts say
Photo Gallery: Graduates smile after reaching educational milestone
June
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August
UMMC experts explain rare bacterium discovered on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Ever-inspiring and ‘never forgotten’: Physicians swell honor roll of Medical Center elite
Center for Telehealth, School of Nursing team up for school-based telehealth training
STORK training critical when lives of moms, babies in jeopardy
When stocking UMMC’s shelves, Supply Chain shines
Hanberry family ‘Giving Grace’ by matching gifts to Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Woodward’s influence on medical education grows, as does Mississippi’s
Patient safety efforts improving, but journey continues
Room to Grow: Children's expansion gives NICU babies space for therapy
Police behavior response team brings added security, calming presence to hospital
Education, information at fingertips for children’s hospital families thanks to MyChart Bedside
Feeling tense? Try a re-frame of mind
Columbus connection, need for neurologists result in Gilbert-Willis Chair at UMMC
For patients and trainees alike, rural dermatology clinic has their back
Children’s Heart Center one of select few to access newly approved heart valve
Photos: UMMC students one step closer to health sciences careers
See, Test and Treat provides free cancer screenings for 60 women
Note to former NFL players: Don’t “pass” on regular health checks
UMMC faculty members receive kudos
Dr. Phyllis Bishop awarded Parker Chair of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Children’s of Mississippi seeing rise in RSV cases
Front and Center: Shannon Farmer
UMMC research dollars on upward trend
A study in wax: SOD first-years get early lessons
Public statement - City of Jackson water impact on UMMC
September
UMMC honors police, security, emergency responders with ‘Blessing of the Badges’
Lorna Kernizan joins Children’s of Mississippi as COO
‘Endless possibilities’: In academic affairs, Rodgers revels in new role
Front and Center: Lauren Thames
Photos: UMMC honors police, security, emergency responders with ‘Blessing of the Badges’
UMMC listed among best employers in Mississippi
UMMC faculty lauded for achievements
Duszak: Ride the radiology technology wave to advance patient care
POTU: Lourene Davis
Sam Burns Children's of MS visit
Give it a shot: Flu vaccines make fall appearance
UMMC Wellness: Eating Healthy
Photos: Pro golfer Sam Burns visits Children’s of Mississippi
Education research: That’s their department
Friday football injury? UMMC clinic offers swift care
Nursing white coat ceremony clinical education rite of passage
Dobbs takes helm of Population Health, determined to make a healthier state
Front and Center: Najhawan Billingsley
Children’s, faculty, students shine
When considering OTC hearing aids, be an informed consumer
School of Nursing tops Mississippi rankings by U.S. News & World Report
“Lung Cancer Hero” credits team for national award
UMMC Responds to Need, Will Offer Burn Care
PGA golfer, Children’s of Mississippi patient bond on the Sanderson Farms Championship fairway
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Medical scribe program strives to deliver the write fit
People of the U: Patrick O'Brien
Front and Center: Ophelia Spencer
In 2020, learn to be happy for years to come
Front and Center: Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj
Taking care of yourself? That can be messy for millennials
If obstructive sleep apnea makes rest elusive, a new device can help
Sanderson Farms Championship host breaks record with $1.3M gift to help Children’s Hospital
New Ph.D. in research program resonates with radiologists
State’s 2020 CMNH Champion keeps the beat with a mended heart
AirCare embarks on collaborative program with new aviation partner
Front and Center: Shauna-Kay Spencer
Patient’s mysterious neurological disease no match for UMMC specialist
Front and Center: Jenny Herron
Managing your weight: UMMC program offers individualized approach
Biobank builds up new leadership, research efforts
After 42 years, Imogene Clark still loyal dental school patient
New UMMC Grenada, Holmes County CEO focuses on quality health care
At 5, Tupelo pediatric specialty clinic shows steady growth
People of the U: Jim Miller
UMMC salutes Barksdales for diversity, inclusion contributions
SOD faculty, student make HEADWAE; UMMC neurologist, neurosurgeon earn 'hero' distinction, two neurology faculty garner editorial positions
February
March
eCV adopts temporary weekly publishing schedule
Breaking story: For orthopaedic surgery chair, it all falls into place
Children’s of Mississippi patients take to airwaves during radiothon
At last, Jazmyn Shaw is on home ground
Mississippi Thrive!: Most young children need developmental health care
UMMC nurses reflect on nursing's rank as most trusted profession
COVID-19 infection prevention: Employee questions answered
Front and Center: Michelle Crawford
UMMC leaders, infectious disease experts answer COVID-19 questions
In ob-gyn chair’s life and career, it’s always something – worthwhile
Photos: MS Miracles Radiothon raises $441,057 one donation at a time
New name reflects ongoing mission for pediatric hem-onc center
Front and Center: Etoile Patrick
As reported COVID-19 cases increase, UMMC stands ready for action
UMMC leaders detail preparations for care of COVID-19 patients
Medical Center experts offer advice on dealing with COVID-19 stressors
Telehealth app, drive-through collection to speed up COVID-19 testing
Photos: Pictures tell story of COVID-19's impact
COVID-19 and pregnancy: What you should know
Front and Center: Leah Ross
MSDH, UMMC organize mobile testing sites for one day only
UMMC begins in-house testing for COVID-19
UMMC, MSDH to open one-day drive-through COVID-19 testing sites
Community donors bolster Medical Center during COVID-19 response
UMMC students volunteer for ‘army’ fighting novel coronavirus
UMMC, MSDH to open one-day drive-through COVID-19 testing sites in Lauderdale, Adams, Pearl River and Tippah counties
National pathologist organization selects M3 for committee service
Ophthalmology faculty wins 'southern' distinction; MAS honors SOD presentations; dentistry students garner research awards
April
UMMC pandemic expert: Social distancing now will save lives, lessen COVID-19 spread
UMMC experts offer coping tips for children, parents
UMMC calls on community members to help protect health care heroes
Telehealth virtual 'house call' for UMMC patients during pandemic
Emotions come home to roost as Mississippians shelter in place
Medical Center deploys UMMC Reserves to aid in COVID-19 battle
UMMC builds ventilators for COVID-19 pandemic response
Cities in Smith, Webster and Tunica counties set for one-day mobile COVID-19 testing
Mobile field clinic established for patients with non-emergency respiratory illness
Stay home to keep children with medical conditions healthy, experts say
Photos: One mission, one family - UMMC takes on COVID-19
Telehealth technology 'linchpin' of Medical Center’s COVID-19 response
Are random acts of kindness part of your story?
Statewide COVID-19 testing proves instrumental to 'flattening the curve'
Front and Center: Nathalie Jones
UMMC begins COVID-19 clinical trials
Field clinic for respiratory illness opens to public, provider referrals
Self-care crucial while caring for loved ones with dementia
Regions matches donations to UMMC COVID-19 relief up to $50K
In midst of pandemic, UMMC continues taking care of patients
Those at higher COVID-19 complication risk should note these tips
Infectious diseases, prevention team keeps COVID-19 on the run
SEC Faculty Achievement Award recognizes Jones' accomplishments
Life during COVID-19: It's your story to tell
Medical Center teams' focus: Staying connected while apart
Health systems leader earns national CEO distinction; Evers, GWIMS Awards honor educators, admins, faculty clinicians
May
#UMMCGrad2020: Health Sciences duo proud to be UMMC’s first C2C grads
Medical Center credits students’ COVID-19 response – in due course
Leading the charge: Jones, Wilson help steer COVID-19 command team
New facility improves emergency response, communication
COVID-19 isolation good for public health, worrisome for mental health
COVID-19 impacts black communities more heavily, study shows
Humanism chapter receives reward for its golden touch
#UMMCGrad2020: Bailey relies on family, fortitude to prevail
VIDEO: Honoring UMMC's health care heroes, today and always
#UMMCGrad2020: UMMC employee graduates with long-awaited degree
Pilot project becomes mental health CHAMP during pandemic
Health System keeps ship steady despite COVID-19's uncharted waters
#UMMCGrad2020: New SOPH grad to tackle social health disparities
#UMMCGrad2020: Pharmacy grads Fizer, Washington got start at Murrah
#UMMCGrad2020: SGSHS graduate motivates herself, others
Obstacles can't keep UMMC's Class of 2020 from crossing the finish line
#UMMCGrad2020: SOD grad, leader, advocate steps up during crisis
Biomedical Materials Science chair earns top educator honor
UMMC tests 15,000 for COVID-19, expands testing to other groups
Heart failure admissions plummet – is the pandemic to blame?
Robinson to lead CCRI clinical trials program
UMMC ophthalmology faculty named Young Optometrist of the Year; Grad school trio selected for scholars program
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MS Miracles Radiothon to broadcast from new location: Student Union
Community, training centers add to Jackson Heart Study's mission
Stem cell donation is start of Staursky’s overall plan
Video: ENT students, staff give back to Mississippi Food Network
SPRINT study shows lowering BP may help memory, cognition
Video: SOD provides care for hundreds of JPS elementary students
EversCare food pantry partnership helps feed patients in need
People of the U: Alana Bowman, Dr. Jason Griggs
A movable feast: Librarian returns artifacts found during lunchtime rambles
UMMC change managers inspire consistent delivery, excellent care
As flu spikes in state, experts offer advice on treatment, prevention
SOD alumni board names former MDA president Alumnus of the Year
School of Nursing moving, growing in Oxford
SOD serves more than 1,000 during third Dental Mission Week
More accessible research partnerships lead to greater medical progress
SHRP Alumnus of Year uses D.H.A. skills to lead Children’s of Mississippi
Sharing the pain: Students from four disciplines simulate patient care
UMMC-Anderson collaboration brings specialty peds care closer to Meridian-area patients
IHL names SGSHS student affairs head top diversity educator
SON students, VA nurses form unique partnership
Murmur of the heart: Editor’s zeal pumps life into student journal
Three decades a UMMC anesthesiologist, Brunson takes on new role
Periodontics chair, D3 student, SON earn awards
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Children’s Heart growth, leadership attract second pediatric heart surgeon
Adult congenital heart program receives coveted national accolade
Photos: UMMC celebrates Public Health Week
Medical school dream no longer haunts ground-breaking student
SON, NIH team up to reduce cervical cancer in Mississippi
Population Health lecture addresses sickness, wellness in U.S.
Integrative Health gives quality of life to patients with chronic diseases
When seconds count, 'Stop the Bleed' can save a life
Base Pair earns community engagement kudos from Ole Miss
In grief, despite tragedy, families generously give gift of life
Patients, families' committee service helps shape care, experience at UMMC
DOM, Barksdale Lecturer: Data-driven medicine speeds progress
UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute boasts new name, strong goals
Alon Bee to honor wife’s memory with naming of private NICU room
UMMC renames room for beloved SOM educator, father figure
Giving TWOsday doubles campaign donations through April 30
Service commemorates body donors' gifts to students, future patients
100-Day Workout gives voice – and action – to employee suggestions
SOPH academic life study, website fight faculty burnout
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UMMC Grenada opens outpatient cancer care clinic, infusion services
People of the U: Courtney Smith
Emerging leaders represent health equity program's true legacy
During milestone year, UMMC's DAISY Awards extend recognition scope
Respiratory therapists PHIL vital role as medical professionals
Distinguished alumna recounts mentors' roles at SGSHS Research Day
Front and Center: James Purvis
After accident, Ole Miss senior back in school, thanks to SON students
SOPH moves into new home, affirms commitment to healthier state
Front and Center: Mary E. Thompson
From tragedy, life: Organ donors give ultimate gift
Cancer programs add cardio-oncology services for patients at risk
Northington brings nursing experience to national leadership role
Front and Center: Srinivasan Vijayakumar
Children’s lobby mural to be mosaic of individual masterpieces
Barriers to breastfeeding subject of three-year NICU study at UMMC
If work events leave caregivers traumatized, help is on the way
Front and Center: Kristy Boyd
Women’s basketball visits score wins with children’s hospital patients
Inventors, innovations recognized during inaugural event
Woodward gets nod for national role in academic medicine
UMMC experts agree: Gratefulness, good health go hand in hand
AirCare's innovative model helps caregivers cope with 'compassion fatigue'
Dedication, compassion, purpose drive UMMC's Volunteers of the Year
Front and Center: Anna Jordan Butts
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New HR chief listening, learning, looking for positive change
Have a 'berry' good time at UMMC's Farmer's Market
Mandatory active shooter training to instruct how to avoid, deny, defend
Photos: UMMC hits the pavement for National Walking Day
Children's of MS economic impact nears $349M
Dual-campus Research Day fosters collaborative science
State’s youngest heart recipient 'looking better and better' one year later
Population health expert to talk Mississippi moon shots, diabetes
Board names Delta physical therapist SHRP Alumnus of the Year
Medicine chair urges DOM researchers to support clinical trials
Photos: Ballet troupe's Batson visit is en pointe
Students, staff can 'scrub in' on Amnesty Day
Oral cancer patient fights to earn 'Survivor' title
New treatment collaborative pinpoints pre-diabetics early
Heartfelt reunion: Organ recipient, donor's daughter finally meet
Photos: Annual Legacy Lap celebrates donors, donor families
At 90, UMMC's 100th TAVR patient is 'on the go'
Ridgeland firefighter, 5K race support Alzheimer's awareness
Children's expertise now closer to home for south Mississippi families
A touch of class: Far-reaching conference instructs the instructors
Photos: Fundraisers go 'Over The Edge' for Friends
Frontline team effort spurs improved patient safety scores
Removing hurdles: With common goals, institutions agree to be ‘friends’
Children’s of Mississippi cochlear implant patient among youngest in world
Lifestyle management, chronic diseases go hand in hand
Hands-on learning with Discovery U
Photos: SHRP Research Day
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Medical Center's disaster relief efforts reach beyond Mississippi
Photos: Test-laden med students lighten mood with Hawaiian shirt contest
Dr. Blair E. Batson, first pediatrics chair at UMMC, dies at age 98
Limits on e-cigarette sales to teens aid nicotine addiction battle
Entergy's $500K donation helps power Children’s campaign
Dos, don'ts of Children's holiday giving
Toys and more on Children’s of Mississippi holiday wish list
#WomenWhoCurie highlights female radiation oncologists
School of Dentistry dean receives career honor; ascends to board presidency
Heroes in life, death: Organ donors give ultimate gift
Wellness at UMMC needs a champion - and it could be you
Photos: School of Nursing celebrates 70th anniversary with tours, alumni panel
Anatomy of a survey: As ‘Grey’s’ turns 15, medicos dissect TV shows
Increasing capacity central to UMMC's ongoing construction plans
Clinical trial for marijuana-derived drug under way at UMMC
Clinical trial for marijuana-derived epilepsy drug underway
Microbiology meeting embraces more disciplines, young scientists
‘The shoulders of those who came before us:’ SON turns 70
Sickle cell, health crisis couldn’t stop ‘Miracle Kid’
A “beRi” good project wins Hackathon prize
People of the U: Tim Lewis
Flashing is good for your health – fit flashing, that is!
Volunteer Services selects future physician, nurse for annual honor
Photos: No tricks, all treats at Children’s Halloween celebration
Ruckdeschel named to Lung Roundtable
Gibert joins UMMC Cancer Institute
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Opinion survey puts faculty in poll position
People of the U: Miles Backstrom
Video: Miss Mississippi gets creative in first visit with Batson patients
Promotion and tenure
People of the U: Dr. LaToya Mason Bolden
New redesign streamlines navigation, combines umc.edu, ummchealth.com
Surveys seek frank feedback from employees on workplace, safety
Madison teen puts coloring books, local artist’s work, into patients’ hands
Fitch-Swiney gift establishes Schools of Medicine, Nursing scholarship
Decades go by, yet child hunger and poverty endure in the Delta
Perinatal center to boost basic, clinical research
UMMC’s sophisticated lab identifies most baffling opioids, street drugs
Health care provider visit just clicks away with UMMC telehealth benefit
Video: Bulldogs, Eagles team up to cheer on Batson patients
Math, medicine converge with HumMod
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UMMC’s first baby of New Year is pretty in pink
Tech advancement, steady leadership trademarks of Reeves' tenure
Top UMMC stories in 2015
UMMC emergency caregivers well prepared to handle mass-casualty shooting events
BMT Bucks help patients earn their way to health
People of the U: Christine Hayden
Mayo Clinic president, CEO gives preview of tomorrow’s health care
People of the U: Chip Thomason
Vitiligo treatments help patients get through rough patch
Mayo Clinic’s leader shares building blocks for future of medicine
Sanderson Farms Championship raises record amount for Children's, again
Veteran physician-scientist named leader of renowned Jackson Heart Study
Cancer diagnoses strengthen father-son connection
Foreign dignitaries given 'grand tour of health care' at UMMC
New kidney, new life for SOD graduate
DHA: practical, applicable skills for busy administrators
Don’t fall for a phishing scam
New procedure to gauge fertility less painful, more accurate
UMMC Holmes County refurbishments an investment in patients, community
Orthodontist parlays small town opportunities into big-time practice
Urgent Care Center new option for ob-gyn patients’ emergency needs
Vitamin, virility drug could treat preeclampsia
Parade name changes, commitment to Children's Hospital stays the same
During February, celebrate heart health with those you love
Fox-trot the night away at A Roaring ‘20s Affluent Affair
February
Pictures of (mental) health framed in art therapy
Zika virus concern for pregnant women, but not for others
Vigilance, awareness key to campus safety
UMMC health experts entertain, inform daily on Southern Remedy
New office to track service learning, community outreach
Researchers put heads together, study brain changes in depression
UMMC’s culture of caring, commitment clinches Best Place to Work win
New treatments could save the spinal cord after injury
Corinth native comes home to lead UMMC Grenada, UMMC Holmes County
Psychiatry’s new research office brings medical students, residents to mind
JPS students take a field trip to see the dentist
SGSHS students place second in statewide IHL competition
Brian Wilson brings California Sound to Jackson benefit concert for MIND Center
Physician moms find solace, support from their own Facebook group
SHRP’s Taylor recognized for diversity efforts
Meeting of the minds: UMMC goes to Mississippi Academy of Sciences
Nurses needed to fulfill calling at Medical Center
Pediatric trainees, legislators share information during AAP Capitol Day
Radiothon to tell Children's Hospital stories, encourage donations
UMMC hears hospital patients' voices through survey
'Affluent Affair' is roaring '20s success
Parents’ endowment keeps compassionate doctor’s work alive
Clinical trial turns up the heat on uterine fibroids
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UMMC expands AirCare helicopter service with northern Mississippi base
Front and Center: Dr. Satya Packianathan
Zippity Doo Dah Weekend raises funds, fights cancer
SHRP Alumnus of the Year's passion: good oral health
Story of mended heart calls attention to March of Dimes event
First father, then son: Heart transplants give family second chances
Sherard Shaw Foundation gives inaugural gift to Children’s Cancer Center
Vitter champions inter-campus teamwork in inaugural meeting with faculty
School of Dentistry's future decisively positive with Felton at helm
SON alum Bidwell honored for focus on healthy living, engagement
Winning ways help elevate Jordan Morgan to Champion status
Legacy Lap unites transplant recipients, donor families
Cultivating leaders: Beech chosen ACE Fellow
Friends' Over the Edge goes over the top
Donor families, transplant patients share legacies of life
One patent, many applications
Medical Center denizens enlarge, enrich blogosphere
Front and Center: Dr. John Speca
UMMC to create new School of Population Health
In a medical emergency, hospitals urge, dial 911 to avoid Saturday stadium traffic snarl
Expanded UMMC-MSU partnership tackles health disparities
$100M Children’s of Mississippi campaign starts with $10M Sanderson gift
Norman Nelson, longest-serving vice chancellor, dies at 86
Going above, beyond and to the landfill for patient care
Neuroscience Institute: Mind on the brain
Observance honors students’ 'first patients'
UMMC employees step out for National Walking Day
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Front and Center: Nate Davis
UMMC telehealth enters next chapter of remote patient monitoring
Better images, less radiation: Children’s of Mississippi adds EOS
Breast reconstruction technique offers tummy tuck, too
Trauma first target for Neuroscience Institute
Championship spectators to get warm Children’s of Mississippi welcome
Short minutes spent on survey could equal long-term progress
On the midway, pick your poison and plan your portions
Engineering the future of medicine
New program places dental students in rural communities
Being nice, knowledgeable key to giving patients a good experience
AAP president: Pediatric screenings help alleviate poverty
Image-ine that: Married radiologists begin careers at UMMC Grenada
IDEAS, clinical trials come to MIND Center
Medical student makes pledge to new profession, new country
Handmade, heartfelt: Groups stitch with love for Batson patients
VAD program expansion saving more lives
Adult hospitals CEO's goal: Make a difference for those we serve
Comedy, pro golfers, hospital visits all part of championship week
Psychiatry program harbors homeless, uninsured
Patient-athlete among those greeting Sanderson Farms Championship fans
M.D./Ph.D. program trains physician-scientists of tomorrow
Scholarship commemorates 'great surgeon, dear friend'
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Stroke Awareness Month event on Tuesday to help educate public on signs, symptoms, prevention
Emergency teams aid in tornadoes' aftermath
New procedure at UMMC repairs heart without opening children’s chests
Jackson Surgeon named to Leadership Position
Two Fugate Quads Go Home Today
Technology, tenacity key on dance floor and in life, says UMMC prosthetics expert
Regions Bank recognizes UMMC neuroscientist with second annual TEACH prize
Private development to bring apartments, offices, retail to UMMC property on Lakeland Drive
Brother's courage inspires UMMC senior dentistry student
UMMC students help local elementary children ‘discover’ nursing
Friends of Children's Hospital receives $50,000 donation from 1st Franklin Financial
Revitalized bariatric surgery program already notching success stories
At UMMC's 58th annual commencement largest class ever receives degrees
In largest commencement ever, UMMC confers 846 degrees to health-care and science professionals
UMMC dentist's reaction to staged burglary to be broadcast nationally
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Veg out for health at farmer's markets, UMMC experts say
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Mississippi State coach, players cheer on Batson patients By: Jim Albritton
Wrap last Tuesday afternoon in maroon and white: MSU head football coach Joe Moorhead brought members of his team, cheerleaders and MSU mascot Bully to visit patients at Batson Children’s Hospital. Coloring pictures with patients, signing autographs and talking football were part of the fun in what has become an annual pre-football season visit to the state’s only children’s hospital.
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