Heart health docs receive regional appointments; resident honored by national organization
Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.
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Hall, Carson named to board of American Heart Association
Two venerable leaders in heart health at the University of Mississippi Medical Center will serve the board of the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization fighting heart disease and stroke.
Dr. Michael Hall, chair of the Department of Medicine, and Dr. April Carson, professor of medicine and director of the Jackson Heart Study, will serve on the American Heart Association’s Southeast Board of Directors.
“Dr. Carson and Dr. Hall are well respected in the field of cardiovascular disease and research,” said Jennifer Hopping, executive director of the American Heart Association - Metro Jackson, in a release. “The Southeast Region Board of Directors will benefit greatly from their experiences and perspectives.”
Hall is the Patrick H. Lehan endowed chair of cardiovascular diseases and director of clinical and population studies for the Mississippi Center for Clinical & Translational Research at UMMC.
“It is an honor to serve on the Southeast regional board,” Hall said. “As a long-time volunteer with the American Heart Association, continuing the mission of the Association has been at the forefront of my ideal goals. It is an exciting time to be part of the Association’s second century. I look forward to reaching all communities within the Southeast.”
Carson directs the nation’s largest and longest-running longitudinal study of cardiovascular health in African Americans.
“Research studies funded by the American Heart Association have helped to inform clinical guidelines for the prevention, management and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, including research from the Jackson Heart Study,” Carson said. “Together, we will continue to make advancements in medicine and research for the people of Mississippi.”
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Adedara honored by national family physician organization
Dr. Charles Adedara, a resident in the Department of Family Medicine, has the 2026 Award for Excellence in Graduate Education by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The AAFP’s commission on membership and member services recognizes the leadership, civic involvement, patient care and dedication to family medicine when bestowing the award.
“We are incredibly proud and excited to see Dr. Adedara receive this national recognition,” said Dr. Shannon Pittman Moore, chair of the Department of Family Medicine. “This award reflects not only his commitment to excellence in patient care and family medicine, but also his leadership, service to others and dedication to the communities we serve. Recognition at the national level is a tremendous accomplishment and a wonderful reflection of the impact our residents are making in Mississippi and beyond.”
Winners receive a $2,500 scholarship from the organization and are honored at its annual Family Medicine Experience conference.