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Medical Center figures chosen for international, statewide roles

Medical Center figures chosen for international, statewide roles

Monday, July 7, 2025

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

2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Monday, July 7, 2025

More than 80 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor. Read More

Since opening in 1955, the Department of Surgery at UMMC has trained generations of surgeons and led pioneering advancements in patient care.

UMMC Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years

This year, UMMC’s Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years of excellence. From historic firsts to life-changing recoveries, the department has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and proving that world-class surgical care can thrive in the heart of Mississippi.

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025

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.

UMMC’s maternal telehealth program supports patients throughout pregnancy

In Mississippi, where pregnancy can carry higher risks and fewer resources, UMMC’s Center for Telehealth is making a life-saving difference. Through the maternal remote patient monitoring program, patients are connected, supported and seen through every step of their pregnancy.

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

Recipients of the 2025 Guyton Professorships are, from left, Dr. Michael Garrett, Dr. Babbette LaMarca, Dr. Gailen Marshall, Dr. David Stec and Dr. Lei Zhang.

Faculty members awarded honor named for medical school legend

UMMC has once again paid tribute to Dr. Billy S. Guyton’s contributions to medical education in Mississippi with the awarding of distinguished professorships in his name.

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

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.

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

When present, preeclampsia begins after about 20 weeks of pregnancy and involves high blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine. UMMC researchers emphasize keeping doctor visits and monitoring all vital health statistics from the start of pregnancy.

Preeclampsia’s cause, treatments fuel UMMC research

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

Milestones

1999: SHRP gets a new home

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

Dr. Rachael Morris coaches Lieutenant Nathaniel Nichols of the Vicksburg Fire Department through hands-on training.

UMMC’s STORK Program delivers lifesaving emergency obstetrics training

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

On her way to a residency in OB-GYN, Dr. Adrian Oudomrath Speyrer lines up to receive her medical degree during May's Commencement ceremony. Perhaps she is remembering her first OB-GYN shift as a medical student, when "it felt like stepping onto the field for the Super Bowl."

UMMC battles barriers to training more OB-GYNs

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

Members of the gravestone crew gather on a Saturday morning in April for a cleaning session led by Dr. Jennifer Mack, center, holding a container of the same stain remover that "keeps the White House white." Some of the UMMC volunteers' family members even pitched in. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Norma Ojeda)

A grave reminder: Refurbished cemetery does honor to those remembered there

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

Traci Wilson is an inpatient RN and preceptor for nurses in training.

Front and Center: Traci Wilson

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Dr. Rachael Morris talks with a patient at UMMC's Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine in a file photo.

Early detection, multidisciplinary care saves patients with life-threatening condition

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Dr. Ira Holla, left, and Dr. Mobolaji Famuyide are pictured at the Children's of Mississippi neonatal intensive care unit at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.

NICU’s team of specialists care for rising numbers of low birthweight babies

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Brianca King knew her pregnancy with son Parker Rowen King would be difficult -- and it was. But she reduced those risks by seeing a maternal fetal medicine specialist at UMMC. High-risk pregnancies in Mississippi, especially among Black women, don't often end so well.

Expecting better: Mississippi’s record on maternal health is a reversible tragedy

Published on Monday, June 16, 2025

Registered nurse Caroline Meyers adjusts the AngelEye camera at patient Deuce Matthews' bedside.

Thanks to philanthropy, NICU families stay connected with AngelEye

Published on Monday, June 9, 2025

Dr. Laura Fincher, hospitalist and assistant professor of medicine, uses stethoscope to listen to patient Ronnie Green's heart and lungs.

UMMC expands health care access with UMMC Madison

Published on Monday, June 9, 2025

UMMC Gurney Race competitors

Video: 2025 Gurney Races

Published on Monday, June 9, 2025

Genetic counselors Emily Boothe, second from left, and Laura Hendon, right, are joined by School of Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Coats, left, and Assistant Professor Dr.Maryam Syed at a Rare Disease Day poster symposium at the School of Medicine.

UMMC genetic counselors: New licensing law benefits patients, providers

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Phi Kappa Phi announces inductees; researchers published in prestigious journal

Phi Kappa Phi announces inductees; researchers published in prestigious journal

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

In this 2024 photo, Clinical Research coordinator Thomas Hudson draws blood from Jacqualine Ellis of Flora, a participant in three long COVID clinical trials.

That’s My Job: Research Recruiters

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Once young patients at UMMC, registered nurses and sisters Logan, left, and Erin Dorsey are part of the care team at Children’s of Mississippi.

Nursing at Children’s of Mississippi ‘dream come true’ for former patients Logan and Erin Dorsey

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Cutting the ribbon on Monday for the opening of the new burn unit are, front row from left, Kayla Hubbard of Magee; Dr. Juvonda Hodge, director of the Mississippi Burn Center; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; Kenneth Clark of Waynesboro. Behind are, Dr. Daniel Edney, state health officer; Dr. Peter Arnold, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; Dr. Al Rankins, IHL commissioner; Sherry Riser, nursing director; Gee Ogletree, IHL president; and Senator Walter Michel.

UMMC makes Burn Center opening official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

Milestones

2005: Mississippi physician leads American Medical Association

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Doctor of Medicine graduate Boris Kuyeb.

Photos: UMMC Commencement 2025

Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025