Photos: Thanksgiving Parade brings smiles to Children’s of Mississippi patients
With Thanksgiving coming up, the Children’s of Mississippi child life team brought the fun of a holiday parade to the halls of the children’s hospital’s Batson Tower. Superheroes, “Frozen” characters, a Christmas tree entry and a Thanksgiving turkey-themed float were part of the annual event.
Published on Monday, November 21, 2022
‘An amazing day’: Pre-Med students flock to UMMC event at JSU
A crew of Medical Center students, staff and physicians, along with faculty from several campus schools, packed up their expertise and took it a few miles across town last week for a first-ever event. From the UMMC contingent, students at Jackson State University learned, among other things, the ins and outs of getting into medical school; along the way, they got a taste of medicine – as a career.
Published on Monday, November 21, 2022
Mindful eating based on awareness of what your body needs
Mindful eating isn’t dieting, or adhering to a “no” list of foods. Instead, it’s based on your physiological needs and values about your health, UMMC experts say. And – it’s not about denying yourself.
Published on Monday, November 21, 2022
Screen time: Health checks meant for those ‘who need it the most’
If they came for peace of mind, they may have left instead with a piece of advice: See a doctor soon. Over the past few months, hundreds of Mississippians learned their blood pressure, blood glucose and other numbers from members of a medical student group offering free health checks to the state’s residents, many of whom may not have been to a doctor recently.
Published on Monday, November 14, 2022