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Christina Diretto, Aramark regional marketing manager, talks with George Pressley about the healthy grab-and-go options that will be available when Aramark begins food service at UMMC Feb. 1.

Aramark to bring new menus, options in food service starting Feb. 1

Monday, January 27, 2025

Healthier options, more grab-and-go choices, greater access and service that ‘not only meets our expectations but exceeds them’ will be served up under a new five-year contract. Read More

Milestones

1975: School of Dentistry admits its first students

Monday, January 27, 2025

During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments. Read More

Dr. Charles Ramsey, Dental Alumnus of the Year, and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover, recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award, smile after the 2025 School of Dentistry Alumni Awards ceremony.

School of Dentistry alumni honored for exceptional service to their communities

The School of Dentistry honored two remarkable alumni at its 2025 alumni awards ceremony. Dr. Charles Ramsey and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover were recognized for their exceptional contributions to dentistry, their communities and their enduring commitment to improving the lives of others.

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

Dr. Juan Duchesne is the director of the UMMC trauma center.

Front and Center: Dr. Juan Duchesne

Dr. Juan Duchesne has returned to UMMC, bringing decades of expertise and a vision to elevate the Level I trauma center to national prominence. For Duchesne, a renowned trauma surgeon and researcher, the journey back to UMMC is both a professional mission and a personal homecoming.

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

Dr. Norma Ojeda, chair of advanced biomedical education, examines a display case during a museum preview held for members of the Academy for Excellence in Education in December.

‘Medical giants’ showcased in museum's inaugural exhibit

Items from the personal and professional lives of two of the Medical Center’s best-known and most accomplished figures are on display in the Medical Center’s Rowland Medical Library in the first presentation mounted by the Museum of Medical History. Students, faculty and staff are invited to view it any time during regular library hours, and especially during Thursday’s special event.

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Researchers say steps to head off the effects of dementia after 55 include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, controlling diabetes, quitting smoking, increasing physical activity and managing obesity, among other measures.

Dementia cases expected to soar by 2060, UMMC researchers say

Living longer means a greater risk for issues with brain health, UMMC researchers say. But there’s hope – taking care of your body can also take care of your mind.

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The new five-story, 250,000+ square foot facility will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

Mississippi couple commits $25 million gift to benefit UMMC cancer care, research

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Makayla Campbell of Jackson, with support from physical therapist Kara Hudson and dad Maris Campbell, practices climbing stairs in the new Children's Rehabilitative Services space.

Children’s Rehabilitative Services moves to Sanderson Tower

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

Nise Branson, a mail clerk at UMMC's post office, sorts mail for the Medical Center's many departments.

That’s My Job: Receiving and Post Office

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

Dr. Louann Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is joined by Alabel Wiser, widow of Dr. Winfred L. Wiser, as Dr. J. Martin Tucker receives the Wiser chair.

Dr. J. Martin Tucker named Winfred L. Wiser Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

Jill Bayles was recently appointed director of the Office of Patient Experience.

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney will serve as one of 14 National Champions this year.

CMNH selects Mississippi Champion Ava Clarke Edney for national role

Published on Thursday, January 2, 2025

Milestones

1996: UMMC lands flight transportation program

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

Members of the child life team at Children's of Mississippi include, from left, Madeline Wilson, Michelle Chambers, Pepper Weed-Cooper, Kendra Logan, Ashley Prendez, Avery Friedmann, Allyson Holliman, Kelsey Clark, Claire Humphreys and Cara Williams, manager, with Hollywood. Not pictured is Anne Elizabeth Zegel.

That’s My Job: Child Life

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

Dr. Ajay Singh, professor of cell and molecular biology and associate director of basic and translational research at CCRI, and Dr. Shashi Anand, instructor, are testing the biochemical changes that occur in cancer cells when exposed to different types of growth environments.

Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

Children's of Mississippi patient Janiyah Lewis of Jackson enjoys a visit with Mrs. Claus.

Photos: Holiday Happenings at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 23, 2024

Celebrating the $1 million donation from Century Club Charities to Friends of Children's Hospital are, from left, Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital; Hilary Burroughs, vice president of marketing at Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs at UMMC; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; David Gadd, senior vice president at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and general manager of the company's retail business unit; Dr. JR Woodall, president of Century Club Charities; Kristin Allen, board chair of Friends of Children's Hospital; Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship; and Dr. Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's of Mississippi.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Resident Dr. Jason Lee, left, and Dr. Jeff Carron are shown surgically implanting Landon Forbes' Sentio system.

Mississippi’s first Sentio surgeries give teens 360 degrees of hearing

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

In this undated photo, a camera operator prepares to film action in a Medical Center operating room.

History unboxed: Project collects, curates long-cloistered images

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

Emily Wells, neonatal nurse practitioner and a former patient of the Center for Maternal and Fetal Health, shows daughter Mary Carter Wells to Dr. Rachael Morris.

Center for Maternal and Fetal Care hosts holiday reunion for former patients, children

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

Marchelle Banks of Memphis consults with Dr. John Rushing, director of the IVF program in the UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024