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Runners are shown at the start of Run the Rainbow's 5K course.

Run the Rainbow returns March 21 to support Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, January 5, 2026

Runners from across Mississippi and all over the country will lace up their shoes March 21 for the fourth annual Run the Rainbow for Children’s, a colorful community race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital. Read More

Jason Dill, business administrator in the Department of Pathology, has worked at UMMC for eight years, first as an accountant and later as director of business operations for the School of Nursing.

Front and Center: Jason Dill

Monday, January 5, 2026

Jason Dill is a key member of the same department at UMMC he credits with solving his medical mystery as a patient at Children’s of Mississippi more than 40 years ago. Read More

Dr. Stanley Smith, right, credits surgeon Dr. Chad Huckabay and CCRI care for successful treatment of his prostate cancer.

Cancer journey extends UMMC professor’s lessons beyond classroom

For decades, Dr. Stanley Smith has shaped generations of future physicians at UMMC. When he became a cancer patient, that lifelong commitment came full circle, deepening his trust in the care he has long championed.

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

During an appointment, Meredith Morris assesses the fetal heartbeat of Jameka Hollins of Leland as Sara Humbert Wahl looks on.

UMMC grows midwifery in Mississippi with a gift from Roots & Wings

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is strengthening maternal and fetal health care in Mississippi through a major philanthropic investment aimed at expanding midwifery services and improving outcomes for mothers and babies.

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

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1957: New school of medicine graduates first woman

During its 70-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

Photos: Holiday Cheer at Children’s of Mississippi

Special holiday visits brought joy to Children’s of Mississippi patients this holiday season, with MSU basketball player Josh Hubbard bringing gifts to patients, Nicholas Air delivering teddy bears flown to Jackson, Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves dropping off gift donations and Santa and Mrs. Claus stopping by the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower.

Published on Monday, December 22, 2025

Betty and Rex Dettre in Shreveport, Louisiana, in June 1988, on the day that Maj. Gen. Dettre was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal.

Betty Sue Dettre leaves legacy of service and compassion through gift to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 22, 2025

A mother with heart failure delivers hope

Video: A mother with heart failure delivers hope

Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Celebrating the $1 million donation from the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship are, from left, Dr. JR Woodall, Century Club president and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery; Friends of Children's Hospital executive director Caitlin Foreman; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair of Pediatrics and CEO of Children's of Mississippi; Hilary Burroughs, Wayne-Sanderson Farms vice president of marketing; Mary Clift Abdalla, Friends of Children's Hospital board chair; Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms CEO; and Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Mirna Vargas has been a cytotechnologist at UMMC for nearly a decade.

Front and Center: Mirna Vargas

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025

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Dobbs, Cancer Center attract national recognition

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025

The ACT Center team poses for a photo, from left, [front row] Dr. Jonathan Hontzas, director; Sharon Terry, tobacco treatment specialist; Kelli Grant, manager of research operations; Brittany Tichenor, tobacco treatment specialist; Erica Cameron, lung cancer screening coordinator; Latoya Scott, scheduler; Stacy Wilson, medical office assistant; Leslie Musshafen, associate director of administration for the Cancer Center & Research Institute; [back row] Langston Moore, project manager for the Cancer Center & Research Institute; Kathy Banks, administrative assistant; and Jay Thompson, project manager.

ACT Center holds pinning ceremony honoring tobacco treatment graduates

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025

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2025 Medical Center Matters Readership Survey

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025

Research by Dr. Keli Xu into the origins of a type of pancreatic cancer could lead to better biomarkers and treatments.

CCRI research seeking to unlock mysteries of pancreatic cancer with $1.8M NCI grant

Published on Monday, December 8, 2025

Dr. Bill Pierce's sons, from left to right, Dr. Sam Pierce and Dr. Paul Pierce; his wife, Patricia Pierce, Dr. LouAnn Woodward and Dr. Calvin Thigpen are present at the chair-naming ceremony.

UMMC Honors Thigpen with Pierce Chair in Internal Medicine

Published on Monday, December 8, 2025

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Photos: Holiday cheer lights up Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 8, 2025

Dr. Samantha Payton, left, a first-year resident in pathology, looks at slides with Dr. Masood Hassan, assistant professor of pathology and resident program director.

Department of Pathology marks 70 years behind the lens

Published on Monday, December 1, 2025

As exemplars of compassion and service, three UMMC students have been awarded scholarships funded by the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons. They are, from left, Chelsea Miles, representing the School of Health Related Professions, and medical students Deshauntra Green and Tyrikus Hayes.

Gift of scholarships wrapped in gratitude

Published on Monday, December 1, 2025

Lee Harbour, nurse manager at Batson Kids Clinic, and Amber Magee, community development coordinator for UMMC's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, load toys donated during Holiday Giving Week for delivery in the Batson Tower.

Annual Children’s of Mississippi Holiday Giving Drive is December 17-19

Published on Monday, December 1, 2025

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Jackson Free Clinic beneficiary of WellsFest

Published on Monday, December 1, 2025

Image for Video: Soldier reunites with the care team that saved his life

Video: Soldier reunites with the care team that saved his life

Published on Monday, November 24, 2025

Drs. Linda and Robert Brodell pose with the inaugural recipient of their endowed chair in dermatology, Dr. Jeremy Jackson.

Jackson named inaugural Brodell Chair in Dermatology

Published on Monday, November 24, 2025

Gloria Walker's love for fellow Mississippians inspired a generous gift to CCRI from the Walker Foundation.

Walker Foundation gift inspired by love for Mississippi

Published on Monday, November 24, 2025

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UMMC earns national distinction for women’s health care

Published on Monday, November 24, 2025

Milestones

Hike into history

Published on Monday, November 24, 2025