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Children's of Mississippi child life specialist Madeline Wilson sorts donated toys in this file photo.

Children’s of Mississippi Annual Holiday Giving Drive is Dec. 13-15

Monday, November 27, 2023

Santa’s helpers can drop off items to brighten the holidays for Children’s of Mississippi patients during the children’s hospital’s annual Holiday Giving Drive in December, or they can choose items on Children’s of Mississippi wish lists online. Read More

Lida Gibson, assistant professor of academic information services, displays some of the vintage film cans that are part of the vast array of historical artifacts and documents scheduled for preservation, digitization and curation during the initiative

For the record: National Archives spurs online medical history project

Monday, November 27, 2023

Much of the Medical Center’s nearly 70-year-old story inhabits boxes, old files, film canisters, recordings and more – materials that need to be organized, cataloged and preserved. UMMC is committed to mining this trove in order to better illuminate its impact on the history of medicine in Mississippi – an ambition that has received a welcome boost. Read More

NIH grants account for more than half of all research funding at UMMC

The University of Mississippi Medical Center received 53 percent of the $61.5 million the NIH awarded in Mississippi during fiscal year 2022, with an economic impact contributing to the enhancement of scientific innovation, jobs creation, household incomes and tax revenue.

Published on Monday, November 27, 2023

Physician-scientist returns to UMMC pipeline

As a double-doctor, orthopaedic traumatologist and researcher, Dr. Peter Mittwede performs surgery on broken bones and treats chronic issues where bones have failed to heal. He's also conducting research, linking basic science research with clinical outcomes.

Published on Monday, November 20, 2023

UMMC surgeons conduct the first single port robot-assisted surgeries in the state

UMMC is the first in the state to offer patients the latest, state-of-the-art technology for oropharyngeal and urological surgeries. The new single port robot will provide Mississippians with a more minimally invasive procedure option with improved surgical outcomes.

Published on Monday, November 20, 2023

2024 Run the Rainbow for Children’s adds marathon

The second Run the Rainbow, set for March 16, will take runners through downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Fondren and the Medical Center campus in a USA Track and Field-sanctioned marathon. Shorter routes including a half marathon, 10K and 5K are available, plus there’s also the choice of looking like a runner by buying a T-shirt.

Published on Monday, November 20, 2023

Hogs for the Cause announces $1.5M gift for new oncology space at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Marshall plan: A stronger partnership between community, academic allergists is new ACAAI president’s goal

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023

UMMC PD puts Law on its side

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023

Front and Center: John Rushing and Martha Claire Thomas

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023

Unprecedented UMMC Kidney Swap: A Lifesaving Exchange of Donors Gives Two Patients a Second Chance at Life

Published on Monday, November 13, 2023

Photos: Children’s of Mississippi shines on the runway

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

Rich history, bright future: UMMC School of Nursing celebrates 75th anniversary

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

AAP honors Benton for outstanding service to maltreated children

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

UMMC earns B ranking from Leapfrog

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

Go figure: Overall enrollment is up again

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

UMMC Grenada earns an A hospital safety grade from Leapfrog

Published on Monday, November 6, 2023

Take steps to stop RSV’s spread in wake of drug shortage

Published on Monday, October 30, 2023

Photos: Halloween is all treats at UMMC

Published on Monday, October 30, 2023

OB-GYN integrates nurse-midwifery into maternal health care

Published on Monday, October 30, 2023

SOPH advances research agenda with ‘explosive growth’

Published on Monday, October 23, 2023

Brain pacemaker for epilepsy: first-of-its-kind epilepsy surgery in Mississippi shows success

Published on Monday, October 23, 2023

Graduate School honors two distinguished alumni for first time

Published on Monday, October 23, 2023

PICU wins Beacon Award for Excellence from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Published on Monday, October 16, 2023

Photos: Children’s of Mississippi patients get visit from rodeo royalty

Published on Monday, October 16, 2023