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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 9, 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

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

Monday, February 9, 2026

The technology and telecommunications company’s philanthropy is going toward construction of a new home for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute. Read More

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

From the hospital bedside to post-operative follow-up, orthopaedic research plays a critical role in understanding how patients recover from traumatic injuries. At UMMC, that work is led by a multidisciplinary research team committed to improving outcomes for patients across Mississippi and beyond.

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

Now in its 10th year, Dental Mission Week has provided free dental care to more than 7,000 Mississippians, addressing gaps in access while shaping the next generation of dental professionals.

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

Economic hardship and mental health struggles are markers of violence in Mississippi, a new survey shows, but the way out is being mapped by UMMC researchers.

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

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

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

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