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UMMC makes celebrated list of top employers

Monday, February 16, 2026

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. Read More

CenteringPregnancy is a new group-based clinic model offered through EversCare at the Jackson Medical Mall.

UMMC brings community-centered prenatal care to EversCare

Monday, February 16, 2026

Pregnancy care is more than a series of brief appointments. It’s a time of learning, questions and support. UMMC EversCare is introducing a new model designed to meet those needs by bringing expectant mothers together for care, education and shared experience. Read More

The approximately 131,000-square-foot campus includes a medical office building, ambulatory surgery facility, advanced imaging services and an education space.

UMMC opens Colony Park North outpatient campus

The Medical Center is expanding access to specialty and surgical care with the opening of Colony Park North, a new hospital outpatient facility in Ridgeland, designed to bring consultations, testing and procedures together under one roof.

Published on Monday, February 16, 2026

Medical student and artist Virginia Kate Gammon, editor of the arts and literature journal, The Mosaic, draws on the lessons she learned from her late grandmother, artist Virginia Thomas, who gave free art lessons to children. Gammon is shown here, appropriately, beside artwork displayed in the hallway leading to the Batson Tower of Children’s of Mississippi.

Front and Center: Virginia Kate Gammon

Virginia Kate Gammon, medical student and artist, is drawing on the lessons she learned from her late grandmother – applying them to art, medicine and life.

Published on Monday, February 16, 2026

Dr. Jeannette Simino, second from left, the 2026 Regions Bank TEACH Prize honoree, is congratulated by, from left, Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; (Simino); Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine; and Regions Bank vice presidents Tamicalyn Foster and Regina Fowler.

With generous gesture, Simino shores up title as UMMC’s top teacher

Dr. Jeannette Simino, who came to teaching reluctantly, has grown into that role exceptionally. She has received the 2026 Regions Bank TEACH Prize – a rewarding development not only for her career, but because of her generosity, for her department as well.

Published on Monday, February 16, 2026

Nova Williams, 4, of Bassfield, works with Child Life intern Sage Crews on a valentine.

Photos: Hearts, Crafts and Mardi Gras magic at Children’s of Mississippi

Love was in the air and so were beads! From Valentine’s crafts to Mardi Gras celebrations full of color and fun, our patients and families enjoyed unforgettable moments of joy.

Published on Monday, February 16, 2026

Cytotechnologist Mirna Vargas analyzes test results in this photo from See, Test and Treat in 2024.

See, Test and Treat offers free cancer screenings for uninsured, underinsured

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

Displaying C Spire's $5 million gift to the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute are, from left, Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and CCRI director; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; and Dr. Holt Crews, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and a member of the C Spire board of directors.

C Spire donates $5M for new UMMC cancer center

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

Orthopaedic research team members meet to discuss current projects. They are, clockwise from bottom left, Fibiana Oladipo, Researcher III; Caesar Alshibi, a clinical research manager; Dr. Johnathan Riley, research fellow; Sheetal Chowdhury, graduate student; Priyanka Nehete, clinical research manager; and Dr. Clarence Clark II, research fellow.

That’s My Job: Orthopaedic Researchers

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

Avery Gibens, fourth-year dental student, with partner Jolan Mills, second-year dental student, walks Tenika Spann of Jackson through her upcoming procedure.

Dental Mission Week celebrates a decade of expanding access to care

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

More than half of Mississippi adults are affected by intimate partner violence, including 700,000 women and 530,000 men, according to the Mississippi Violence Experiences Survey. UMMC researchers collaborated on the survey with Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute.

Solutions to violence in Mississippi evident in UMMC research efforts

Published on Monday, February 9, 2026

Walker Hardin, one of three post-doctoral residents in physical therapy in 2025, will work with athletics staff at Jackson State University through spring 2026. Among the Tigers’ travels during the year was a trip to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to play Grambling State.

Residencies in PT expand in sports, orthopaedics

Published on Monday, February 2, 2026

Kerry and Dr. Paul Parker are continuing to show their support for UMMC by making a $250,000 donation to the Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Parkers’ $250,000 gift advancing cancer care at UMMC

Published on Monday, February 2, 2026

Owen Overby, 9, of Flowood, holds the 2026 Run the Rainbow medal featuring his artwork.

Children’s of Mississippi ambassador designs 2026 Run the Rainbow medal

Published on Monday, February 2, 2026

The NSICU day team poses for a photo, from left, Caitlin Morrow, Valerie Fagan, Lucas Sandroni, Alyssa Ortlepp, Anna Claire Blaine, Kylie Page, Megan Bauerle and Matt Pulliam.

UMMC neuroscience ICU receives national Beacon Award for nursing excellence

Published on Monday, January 26, 2026

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2016: Population Health, newest Medical Center school, celebrated

Published on Monday, January 26, 2026

Dr. Michael R. Garrett, has served as chair of the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology since 2023, with some research focused on cancer and genomics.

70 Years of Research: Celebrating the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at UMMC

Published on Monday, January 26, 2026

Madison Hansen, a fourth‑year School of Medicine MD‑PhD student, founded Cantus Medici – Latin for “song of the healers” – in 2023. She said the student‑interest group explores the intersections of music, medicine and neuroscience.

Front and Center: Madison Hansen

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Heart surgery, dementia care, bioarchaeologist score successes

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Dr. Babbette LaMarca, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, works alongside Dr. Nathan Campbell, a PhD student in experimental therapeutics and pharmacology when this photo was taken in 2024, and now an instructor in the department, to continue a legacy of research that began 70 years ago.

70 Years of Pharmacology: Past, Present, Future

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Porter Antici is Mississippi's 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion.

Porter Antici named 2026 Children’s Miracle Network champion for Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026

Regular cervical cancer screening is essential for early detection and prevention, health experts say, and HPV vaccination can protect against the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

UMMC research leads to updated HPV clinical guidelines

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026

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Award recognizes Turner’s commitment, service

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior poses for a group photo in August 2025.

UMMC Psychiatry marks 70 years of advancing mental health care in Mississippi

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026