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Dr. Natalie Bhesania gets a surprise: artwork by patient Stella Bowman of Mendenhall. Looking on is mom Hilary Bowman.

Tummy troubles and more are focus of Children’s of Mississippi gastroenterology clinic

Monday, March 20, 2023

Gastrointestinal problems can affect children’s growth, academics and activity levels. Children’s of Mississippi gastroenterologists are bringing care closer to home by treating patients at six outpatient specialty clinics around the state. Read More

Dr. Elliot Varney sits before a patient's MRI scans that were evaluated for liver fat and liver fibrosis. The images, taken from a study he conducted, are included in his dissertation.

People of the U: Dr. Elliot Varney

Monday, March 20, 2023

With a passion for radiology and research, and a medical degree under his belt, Dr. Elliot Varney enrolled in a new combined residency Ph.D. program. He graduates in May, and accolades are rolling in. Read More

Photo gallery: More than 870 ‘Run the Rainbow’ Saturday

Runners in the inaugural 5K, 10K and half marathon benefiting Children’s of Mississippi ran routes through downtown Jackson and Fondren and past the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi on the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus.

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

Women in law enforcement highlights conference at UMMC

More women are patrolling the grounds of UMMC than ever before, thanks to a pledge from campus police a year ago to join a nationwide effort to bolster the recruitment of women in law enforcement.

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

On Match Day, students remember those who helped get them there

For this year’s Match Day ceremony, when graduating medical students announced where they “matched” for their specialty training, hundreds of people all but filled up Thalia Mara Hall. But, for several students, the place didn’t seem quite so full.

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

New study examines impact of race on chronic pain disparities

The 5-year, $3.3 million study will help researchers understand how social and biobehavioral factors contribute to the transition from acute to chronic pain in black and white patients.

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Dental providers assess for oral health – and signs of sleep disorders

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Bienvenidos a Dia Hispano: Welcome to Hispanic Day

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Children’s developmental screenings rise at end of five-year UMMC-MSU collaboration

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

People of the U: Reagan Moak

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Students stirred to learn more about ‘the origin of everything’

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Employee engagement takes next steps with focus groups

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Educators ponder art, connect across schools during trip to museum

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Week of activities celebrates patient safety

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon inspires over $400,000 in donations

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

$1M gift from Friends of Children’s Hospital creates Evans Chair of Pediatric Neurology

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Video and Photos: Mardi Gras at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Children’s of Mississippi patients, families share stories during Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Heart device adds years, improves quality of life

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Ladner family welcomes quintuplets at UMMC

Published on Friday, February 24, 2023

Pain management clinic new addition to Sanderson Tower

Published on Monday, February 20, 2023

People of the U: Hanna Broome

Published on Monday, February 20, 2023

State sees dramatic increase in congenital syphilis cases

Published on Thursday, February 16, 2023

2023 Champion Kingston Murriel’s care began before birth at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, February 13, 2023

O’Donnells make $1.5 million commitment to renovations of Children’s of Mississippi Batson Tower

Published on Monday, February 13, 2023