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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

Monday, February 2, 2026

After a lifetime devoted to caring for Mississippi’s children, Dr. Paul Parker is helping shape the future of cancer care for adults across the state. Read More

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

Monday, February 2, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for See, Test and Treat, a free cancer screening event at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for uninsured and underinsured Mississippians. Read More

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

Artwork created by a 9-year-old Children’s of Mississippi ambassador will be featured on the finisher medal for this year’s Run the Rainbow, an annual race benefiting the state’s only children’s hospital.

Published on Monday, February 2, 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

Mississippi’s college athletes were in good hands when it came to reaching their peak performance as SHRP’s physical therapy residency program expanded.

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

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence (Silver) to UMMC’s Neuroscience ICU, a national recognition honoring high-performing critical care units that demonstrate strong outcomes and evidence-based practice.

Published on Monday, January 26, 2026

Image for 2016: Population Health, newest Medical Center school, celebrated

2016: Population Health, newest Medical Center school, celebrated

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, 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

Image for Heart surgery, dementia care, bioarchaeologist score successes

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

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

Published on Monday, January 5, 2026

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

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

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

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1957: New school of medicine graduates first woman

Published on Monday, December 29, 2025

Photos: Holiday Cheer at Children’s of Mississippi

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 attracts national recognition

Published on Monday, December 15, 2025