Base Pair earns community engagement kudos from Ole Miss
UMMC and Murrah High School’s Base Pair program has been sparking scientific interest in students for 27 years. Last week, the University of Mississippi recognized the research mentorship program as one of its best partnerships by honoring Base Pair with an Excellence in Community Engagement Award.
Published on Monday, April 15, 2019
In grief, despite tragedy, families generously give gift of life
For some, it’s the worst moment of their lives: A family member dies and leaves a hole in their hearts. But the organs of many live on in the bodies of recipients in need of a transplant. Each spring, UMMC and MORA recognize the families who turn their losses into life by donating their loved one’s organs.
Published on Monday, April 15, 2019
Patients, families' committee service helps shape care, experience at UMMC
Patients and their family members are helping improve care experiences at UMMC by serving with hospital leaders on advisory committees. Starting with Children’s of Mississippi’s FAST and the NICU’s N-FAST, the movement toward these advisory boards continues with UH’s Patient and Family Advisory Council.
Published on Monday, April 15, 2019
SON, NIH team up to reduce cervical cancer in Mississippi
Women in Mississippi have more than triple the risk of dying from cervical cancer compared to women living in Vermont, according to the CDC. The mortality rate is even higher for black women. The School of Nursing and the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute are partnering to reduce the number of cervical cancer deaths in Mississippi, and hopefully everywhere.
Published on Thursday, April 11, 2019