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Heart health docs receive regional appointments; resident honored by national organization

Monday, August 24, 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

Noah Dodson, 8, of Byram poses with his new foam finger at Tailgating with Friends.

Photos and video: Game day spirit comes to Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, August 24, 2026

Patients at Children’s of Mississippi got a taste of college football season during Tailgating with Friends, an annual Friends of Children’s event that brings Mississippi’s biggest football programs together for a morning of fun. Representatives from Jackson State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss joined patients for games, visits with mascots, cheerleaders and football players, plus plenty of popcorn and cotton candy. Read More

Dr. William Campbell examines patient Steven Wood during a follow-up visit at Colony Park North. Campbell received a Purks scholarship from the Vicksburg Medical Foundation in 2001.

wVicksburg Medical Foundation a steady supporter of medical education at UMMC

The Vicksburg Medical Foundation marks 60 years of supporting medical education at UMMC across generations of changes in the field and shifting with the needs of health care in Mississippi.

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

The Center for Optimizing Maternal Outcomes will focus on addressing barriers to care and improving health outcomes for expectant and new mothers in Mississippi.

New UMMC partnership targets Mississippi’s maternal health crisis

With Mississippi continuing to face some of the nation’s most challenging maternal health outcomes, a new partnership led in part by the University of Mississippi Medical Center aims to turn data into action. Through the Center for Optimizing Maternal Outcomes, health care leaders, researchers and community partners will work together to identify barriers, strengthen support for mothers and develop solutions designed to save lives.

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

The first cohort of the CRNA program at the School of Nursing. Back row, from left, Joya Johnson, Rachel Franklin, Alan Gray, Hunter Patterson, Matthew Burnham; middle row from left, Anna Grace Putnam, Lillie Mckay, Kylie Hawkins, Katie Fisher, Reagan Bryant, Mabry Mayfield; front row, from left, Mary Jane Collins (faculty), Abbie Hanna, Brittany Wall, Clair Shirley, Katie Shelton, Whitney Noble , Julie Bonom (faculty) and Jonathan Vaughn (faculty).

Nurse anesthetist program at UMMC welcomes first students

Nursing education at UMMC took another step forward this week as 16 students began expanding their skills in the institution’s first nurse anesthetist program.

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

Director of Student Services Dr. Jonathan Nutt and senior administrative assistant Anna Vancor unload boxes into the Student Food Pantry. An Amazon wishlist was made available to employees or students that wish to donate.

New UMMC food pantry to be available to students

As UMMC students begin a new academic year, a new campus resource is helping ensure basic needs don’t stand in the way of their success. The Student Union Food Pantry, UMMC’s first food pantry dedicated exclusively to students, will provide free food and personal care essentials while bringing the Medical Center community together to support students beyond the classroom.

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

Children's of Mississippi Draw Station Clinical Lab phlebotomist LaTasha Lewis restocks a cart of blood vials and other items.

That’s My Job: Pediatric phlebotomists

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

Lynleigh Grace Brown celebrates at the 25th Mississippi Miracles Radiothon with her mom, Jacqueline.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises nearly $300,000 for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026

Dr. Jawed Siddiqui examines prostate cancer cells.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute gains nearly $2.6M from NCI for metastasis research

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

UMMC medical students Allie Koenig, Alexisa Woodard and Rohinton Dossabhoy are among the inaugural cohort pursuing UMMC's new MD-MPH pathway. The program combines medical education with advanced training in population health.

UMMC’s inaugural MD-MPH students aim to transform health beyond the exam room

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

Geneva Lindsey has been the unit secretary for the surgical ICU for over 20 years.

Front and Center: Geneva Lindsey

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

Medical students welcome first-year student Akshar Brahmbhatt as he enters the School of Medicine during Welcome Week celebrations.

Photos: UMMC welcomes students for a new academic year

Published on Monday, August 10, 2026

Ashley Castle shares a laugh with her transplant team, from left, Dr. Chris Anderson, Dr. Praise Matemavi and Dr. Mark Earl.

A first for Mississippi, a second chance for UMMC patient with rare type of cancer

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

Before competing for the Miss Mississippi title, Morgan Nelson was crowned Miss Starkville 2026. She has also held the titles of Miss Vicksburg 2023 and 2025, and Miss Mississippi State University 2024, representing her communities and university throughout her pageant journey.

UMMC student connects beauty pageants to medicine

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

The former Greenwood Leflore Hospital now bears the UMMC Greenwood name following its Aug. 1 changeover to UMMC, becoming part of Mississippi's only academic medical center and expanding access to health care throughout the Delta.

UMMC Greenwood preserves access to health care in the Delta region

Published on Monday, August 3, 2026

Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic.

High risk for breast cancer calls for increased screening at CCRI clinic

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

Wesley Smith, chief nursing officer at Children's of Mississippi, poses for a photo in the Children's executive suite.

Front and Center: Wesley Smith

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

Medical Hall of Fame inductees, from left include Stephanie Chapman (wife of Dr. Stanley Chapman), Dr. Fred Ingram, Dr. Michael Mansour, Dr. James (Jim) Rayner and Dr. Hannah Gay.

School of Medicine honors alumni leaders during 2026 reunion weekend

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

Every year, members of the School of Medicine incoming class receive their white coats, marking a significant milestone in their medical education and symbolizing their commitment to patient care, professionalism and the journey ahead as physicians-in-training.

UMMC School of Medicine grows class size to address physician shortage

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

Dr. Hiram Gatewood has been a member of the UMMC School of Dentistry faculty for 45 years.

Front and Center: Dr. Hiram Gatewood

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

Dr. Thomas Skelton Jr., an adult cardiologist at UMMC, examines Barth syndrome patient Jordan McDade during a multidisciplinary clinic visit, where specialists collaborate to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan.

UMMC transforms rare disease diagnosis and care through collaboration

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

Leafy greens such as iceberg lettuce have been identified as a likely source of a spike this summer in cases of cyclosporiasis.

UMMC experts explain what to know about gastrointestinal illness

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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2025-2026 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

Will Appleby, manager of MED-COM, stands in the emergency transfer center of Mississippi MED-COM.

Front and Center: Will Appleby

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

Dr. Tim Yen, assistant professor of medicine and nephrologist,  takes measurements of April Harris of Jackson during her hospital visit. Yen's research aims to develop safer, more personalized approaches to managing fluid levels during dialysis.

Federal programs transform health research in Mississippi

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026