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Photos: Children’s hosts rally to get kids ready for school

Monday, June 17, 2024

Visitors to the Mississippi Children’s Museum Saturday got health screenings to make sure they’ll be ready for classes in August. The Back-to-School Health Rally, funded by the Child Health Development Project, also included fire and safety education, ideas for healthy eating and activities. The first 300 participants received backpacks. Read More

Children’s of Mississippi patient family advocates for rare disease research

Monday, June 17, 2024

Emmalyn Hudson, a Children’s of Mississippi patient with a rare genetic condition, and her family were among advocates for legislation creating the Mississippi Rare Diseases Advisory Council at UMMC. The council will increase awareness of rare diseases and make public health recommendations. Read More

UMMC Jabaley-Songcharoen Hand Center gives child a thumb

Kobe Abron, a Jackson 2-year-old, was born without a right thumb. After complex hand reconstruction surgery, he now has a functional thumb that he’ll be strengthening through therapy and play.

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

UMMC seeks African American participants in world’s largest autism research study

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is one of five sites in the country dedicated to recruiting a broader cohort of families affected by autism spectrum disorder for SPARK. The study also seeks to support the work of all researchers and develop culturally relevant engagement across a variety of communities.

Published on Monday, May 6, 2024

PICU nurse manager Gordon Gartrell an AACN Circle of Excellence Award winner

Gartrell, a UMMC School of Nursing alumnus, is one of 18 nurses in the country, and the only Mississippi nurse, to receive the honor. He’ll be honored at the upcoming American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition in Denver.

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Children’s of Mississippi epilepsy center receives highest level of accreditation

Epilepsy centers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Children’s of Mississippi both have Level 4 National Association of Epilepsy Centers accreditation, signifying the highest level of care. The two centers are the only NAEC-accredited epilepsy centers in the state.

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

Beads of Courage tell Children’s Heart Center patients’ stories

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

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

Published on Monday, March 4, 2024

Video: Ladner quintuplets celebrate first birthday

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

Photos: Supporters bring Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024

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

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Dental Mission Week brings big smiles to Mississippians

Published on Monday, February 5, 2024

Gene therapy offers hope for sickle cell patients

Published on Monday, January 22, 2024

Photos: UMMC’s holiday season is happy and bright

Published on Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Weather doesn’t dampen Winter Wonderland

Published on Monday, December 4, 2023

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

Published on Monday, October 30, 2023

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

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

UMMC neurosurgery care available at Hattiesburg Clinic

Published on Monday, October 9, 2023

Photos: Sanderson Farms Championship a win for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, October 9, 2023

$5M hand surgery gift creating the Jabaley-Songcharoen Center, Songcharoen Chair at UMMC

Published on Monday, October 2, 2023

Partnership boosts early childhood development with books

Published on Monday, October 2, 2023

Photos: Sanderson Farms Championship winner swings by Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

BankPlus program adds up to more than $4M for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, August 28, 2023

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