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As a unit secretary, Nechole Sullivan fills multiple roles in preparing nursing staff for patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).

Front and Center: Nechole Sullivan

Monday, July 22, 2024

Nechole Sullivan’s empathy for fellow staffers and patients is a callback to her own experience as a patient and managing a chronic disease. Read More

Cytologist Mirna Vargas screens a cervical PAP smear in the microscope for abnormal cells during the April screening event.

See, Test and Treat event in Holmes County offers free screening

Monday, July 22, 2024

Early detection of diseases such as breast and cervical cancer is critical for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. By hosting the See, Test and Treat screening event in Holmes County, organizers ensure that residents can detect health issues early, when interventions are most effective. Read More

‘Doctor Moms’: Physician coauthors children’s book about balancing motherhood and medicine

Dr. Ardarian Pierre’s love of children and family shines through in an illustrated work for young readers, one she wrote with her friend, colleague and obstetrician.

Published on Monday, July 22, 2024

Faculty member, pharmacists commended for accomplishments

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, July 15, 2024

Meyers family welcomes quintuplets with care from UMMC collaborative team

When Ashley Meyers went into labor, her multidisciplinary team at UMMC went into action, safely delivering quintuplets. She and husband Tyler Meyers are looking forward to the day when they bring their babies home to Laurel.

Published on Monday, July 15, 2024

UMMC School of Dentistry launches 'Free Care Friday' for Mississippi kids

The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry recently held its inaugural “Free Care Friday” pediatric dental clinic, providing 12 uninsured children with essential dental care. The School plans to continue the event bi-monthly to provide vital care to children across the state.

Published on Monday, July 15, 2024

Meyers family welcomes quintuplets at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

UMMC announces new location for ambulatory clinics in Ridgeland

Published on Monday, July 8, 2024

UMMC names endowment for renowned immunologist

Published on Monday, July 8, 2024

Photos: New residents learning the ropes

Published on Monday, July 8, 2024

2023-2024 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

Third quarter grants and awards surpass $42 million

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

Trauma drug study aims to save lives following severe injuries

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

How to stay safe this summer as record-breaking heat continues

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

UMMC School of Nursing mobile clinic offers summer care for students

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History - June 24, 2024

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

That’s My Job: Sterile Processing

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

Virtual reality makes MRIs easier at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

Front and Center: Harold Brewer

Published on Monday, June 17, 2024

Two Medical Center studies attract national notice

Published on Monday, June 17, 2024

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

Published on Monday, June 17, 2024

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

Published on Monday, June 17, 2024

UMMC Jabaley-Songcharoen Hand Center gives child a thumb

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

Summer camp piques interest in dental careers for children across the state

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

UMMC establishes multidisciplinary teaching campus in Ridgeland's Colony Park

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024