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From left, Dr. Martin Tucker with Martin Family, Dr. Gloria Howard Martin; Rachel Butler; and Brent Martin at the endowed chair ceremony.

Endowed chair in obstetrics and gynecology honors Dr. James N. Martin Jr. and Dr. Gloria Howard Martin

Monday, May 5, 2025

Dr. James Nello Martin devoted his life to advancing maternal-fetal medicine and improving outcomes for women and babies. Now, a $1 million endowed chair established in his and his wife Dr. Gloria Howard Martin’s name will carry that legacy forward at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Read More

Presenting 2024's Log-A-Load For Kids donation are, from left, David Livingston, Mississippi Loggers Association executive director; Roy Holder, Enviva commodity manager and an auctioneer; and logger Drew Massey.

Mississippi Loggers Association has towering record of support for Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, April 28, 2025

Mississippi Loggers Association leads the nation in participation in Log-A-Load For Kids, a forestry-based fundraiser for children’s hospitals around the country. Read More

Ken Gilner of Madison holds son Jackson while he and wife Courtney prepare for a radio interview.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $328,641 for children’s hospital

Two marathon days of broadcasting by 13 New South Radio stations have resulted in donations that will add to the care and comfort of patients at Children’s of Mississippi and their families.

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

Breaking ground on the new UMMC School of Nursing are, from left, architect Jim Eley, principal of Eley Guild Hardy Architects; Rep. Clay Deweese, Chairman House Appropriations C; Sen. Josh Harkins, Chairman Senate Finance; Malon Stratton, a fourth-year dental student; Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr.; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Pia Chatterjee Kirk, interim dean of the School of Dentistry; Rep. John Read, Chairman House Appropriations A; Gee Ogletree, School of Dentistry alumna and previous IHL board member; Sen. Briggs Hopson, Chairman Senate Appropriations; and Secretary of State Michael Watson.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building

The School of Dentistry is laying the foundation for the future of dental education and patient care in Mississippi. With state and university leaders breaking ground on a new clinical building, this expansion promises to enhance student training, improve patient access and solidify the school’s role as a leader in oral health.

Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Deuce Bloodsaw tells his story on live radio as mom Dr. Nikki Cowan, director of Children’s of Mississippi’s medical-surgical and inpatient psychiatric units, looks on in this photo from 2020.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon on the air March 6-7

The BankPlus Community Room of the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower will turn into a radio studio where Children’s of Mississippi patients and their families can share their stories. Since 2001, the annual event has raised more than $8 million for the state’s only children’s hospital.

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Dr. Diane Beebe is a member of the 2020 Medical Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame. In this file photo, she accepts her Hall of Fame certificate from Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, during a formal ceremony held in 2021.

Former family medicine leader endows fund at UMMC

For decades, Dr. Diane Beebe’s name has been synonymous with the practice of family medicine at the Medical Center and across the state. Now, through her generosity, and her husband’s, she is adding to that legacy.

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

An artistic digital rendering depicts the future School of Dentistry clinical building.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

The Fred R. Adams, Jr. MIND Center and Geriatric clinic will be located at 1405 North State Street, just down the road from UMMC's main Jackson campus.

The MIND Center’s new centralized facility moves forward with $1 million donation

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025

JD Johnson is the state's 2025 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion.

JD Johnson is Mississippi’s 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion

Published on Friday, February 7, 2025

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

Published on Monday, January 27, 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

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

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

Children's of Mississippi patient Fanci Tuggle of Petal enjoys BankPlus Presents Winter Wonderland and Ace Tree Farm with her family.

Photos: Holiday aglow at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

Children’s of Mississippi’s Batson Tower renovations will be advanced through a $1.5 million gift from the Joseph C. Bancroft Charitable and Educational Fund. Photo courtesy of HDR © 2020 Dan Schwalm

Bancroft Fund gives $1.5 million to create Croft Medical Surgical Unit

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

Children's of Mississippi patient Lundyn Roberts listens as mom Nikita talks with broadcasters during the 2022 Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.

Families share their Children’s of Mississippi stories as 2025 Ambassadors

Published on Monday, October 21, 2024

Dr. James Keeton and Suzan Thames, who often worked together to make a difference in the lives of Mississippians, will be the honorees during the inaugural Changemakers Gala on November 1 in Jackson. (Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson/The Northside Sun)

‘Changemakers’ Keeton, Thames to be lionized at inaugural gala

Published on Monday, September 9, 2024

Members of the second cohort of Bower scholars include, standing, from left, Wendy Sasser, Stephanie Langston, James Davion, Jeremy Nowell, Noah Holcomb, Kimberly Roland; and, seated, from left, Shannon Blailock, Jessica Cagle, Stephanie Childress and Angela Cooper.

Bower Foundation MSN graduates educating next generation of nurses

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Dr. Stephen Stray, professor of cell and molecular biology, delivered the 2024 Last Lecture. The annual series is presented by the Office of Development-Alumni Engagement, the Student Alumni Representatives (STARS) and the Associated Student Body.

Listen and engage: Stray delivers ‘Last Lecture’

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Dr. Britney Reulet, left, and Dr. Shannon Singletary were named 2024 SHRP Alumni Award winners.

SHRP recognizes Alumnus of the Year, Early Career Achievement award winners

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

Children's of Mississippi patient Mary Mosley Pickering belts out a Taylor Swift tune during Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $335,981 for state’s only children’s hospital

Published on Monday, March 4, 2024

Laura Ricks holds baby Wade, who celebrated his first birthday during the 2023 Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.

A leap of faith: Mississippi Miracles Radiothon starts Feb. 29

Published on Monday, February 26, 2024

Nursing student Katelynn Gipson and Dr. Marilyn Harrington take inventory in the School of Nursing's food pantry.

School of Nursing opens food pantry

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Ava Clarke Edney, with her mom, Shala Edney, by her side, speaks during her announcement as the state's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion.

2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney celebrating differences

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Patient Janet Atlow is all smiles at Dental Mission Week.

Dental Mission Week brings big smiles to Mississippians

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024