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Photos: A celebration of reading for Children’s tiniest patients

Monday, September 21, 2026

A carnival-themed celebration brought stories and smiles to Children’s of Mississippi as books were delivered to patients in the Wiser and Sanderson neonatal intensive care units. Children’s leaders and staff joined in the fun, sharing stories with some of the hospital’s tiniest patients. Read More

Ebony Gaston, nurse manager with UMMC's ambulatory radiation oncology clinic, celebrates her 25-year career at UMMC.

Front and Center: Ebony Gaston

Monday, September 21, 2026

A quarter century after she joined the UMMC workforce, Ebony Gaston, ambulatory radiation oncology clinic nurse manager, says she'd make the same choice again. Read More

John Stephen Nasekos, one of seven mobility technicians in rehabilitative services, assists patient Ernest Weathersby with his morning exercise.

That’s My Job: Mobility technicians

Mobility technicians get patients up and moving as part of the recovery process from injuries, strokes and everything in between.

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

Supported by the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Dr. Tim Yen, assistant professor of medicine and nephrologist, second from left, and Thomas Hudson, clinical research coordinator, collect research measurements from patient April Jackson during dialysis.

UMMC’s FY26 sponsored funding tops $103 million, fuels statewide impact

Five of the year’s largest awards show how investment in research, education and innovation is translating into broader access, stronger infrastructure and new opportunities to improve health.

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

Dr. Erik Frandsen, pediatric cardiologist at Children's of Mississippi.

Front and Center: Dr. Erik Frandsen

For families facing a child’s heart transplant, having advanced care close to home can mean one less burden during an already uncertain journey. Dr. Erik Frandsen is helping Children’s of Mississippi make that possible.

Published on Monday, September 14, 2026

Photos: Furry Friends bring smiles to Children’s

Patients picked out a cuddly new companion during Toot, Teach and Roll’s third annual Furry Friends event at Children’s of Mississippi.

Published on Monday, September 14, 2026

UMMC’s maternal telehealth program has provided support to more than 100 expectant mothers across the state. RN care coordinator Tiffany Regan regularly connects with patients like Lauren Black, pictured above, throughout their pregnancy and postpartum period.

Telehealth grant renewed for five years

Published on Monday, September 14, 2026

AirCare 5 adds fixed-wing capability to UMMC’s AirCare fleet, providing another transport option for patients traveling greater distances or when helicopter transport is less practical.

UMMC AirCare launches fixed-wing aircraft to expand access to specialized care across Mississippi

Published on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Dr. Manju George, assistant professor of population health science, encourages roundtable members to sign pledges noting how they will work to increase colorectal cancer screenings by 2030.

80 by 2030 Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative targets cancer detection, prevention

Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Image for Video: NICU journey comes full circle 18 years later

Video: NICU journey comes full circle 18 years later

Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

MD-PhD student Jack Berman, left, reviews research data with Dr. Lee Bidwell, associate vice chancellor for research, whose mentorship allows Berman to explore pharmacology and new therapeutics alongside his cardiovascular research.

Federal award brings prestige to UMMC physician-scientist training in Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Dr. Nick Gaouette, second from left, stands with his father, in uniform, his mother and his brother on Sept. 20, 2023, the day he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

UMMC graduates forge careers in military medicine

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

Research assistant Rian Young studies the relationship between insufficient sleep and methamphetamine addiction, including how sleep disruption may contribute to drug use and relapse. The research aims to identify new treatments that address addiction and related sleep problems.

From saddle to science: Horseman conducts drug addiction research

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

Image for UMMC named among nation’s top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment

UMMC named among nation’s top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

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

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

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

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

Published on Monday, August 24, 2026

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.

Vicksburg Medical Foundation a steady supporter of medical education at UMMC

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

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

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

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