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Children's of Mississippi patient Luke Starkey of Clinton puts on a puppet show for Avah Davis of Meadville.

Museum traveling exhibit making holiday stop at Children’s of Mississippi

Monday, November 25, 2024

A favorite at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, the traveling Rocky’s House exhibit is at the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi through Jan. 10. The exhibit promotes early childhood development and literacy. Read More

Dr. Ian Hoppe holds patient Mila Medders after a series of plastic surgeries repaired her right ear.

Children’s of Mississippi plastic surgeons rebuild ear after injury

Monday, November 18, 2024

Mila Medders has a new ear thanks to a series of plastic surgeries at Children’s of Mississippi. The 14-month-old is now pointing at her new ear and recognizing it as her own. Read More

Photos: Patients shine in holiday fashion show

The annual Mistletoe Marketplace event is a holiday highlight for Children’s of Mississippi patients and supporters. Mistletoe is hosted by the Junior League of Jackson, which is a dedicated supporter of UMMC and Children’s.

Published on Monday, November 11, 2024

Rainbow Academy enhances learning opportunities for Children’s of Mississippi patients

Science, art and storytime are a few of the Rainbow Academy activities for Children’s of Mississippi patients. Named for the familiar rainbow logo, Rainbow Academy includes lesson time for children in activity rooms and videos they can enjoy through the MyChart Bedside app.

Published on Monday, November 4, 2024

Golden retriever Hollywood joins Children’s of Mississippi care team

The state’s only children’s hospital now has Hollywood, a facility dog, on its team. Whether he’s calming patients or encouraging them, Hollywood is adding another layer of care while bringing smiles to everyone he meets.

Published on Monday, October 14, 2024

Meyers quintuplets begin journey home after NICU care

Saylor Kate, Franklin Walker, Allie Ray and Nova Mae Meyers are now at home and thriving with parents Ashley and Tyler Meyers and big sisters Paisleigh and Westlynn. Carter James remains in Children’s of Mississippi neonatal intensive care and should join his siblings soon. The babies were born July 5 at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants.

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024