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The UMMC School of Nursing mobile clinic outside the School of Nursing building

UMMC School of Nursing mobile clinic offers summer care for students

Monday, June 24, 2024

The School of Nursing's mobile clinic is on a road trip, stopping at elementary and high schools in Jackson and Rolling Fork to provide care to students during June and July. Read More

Milestones in UMMC History - June 24, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History - June 24, 2024

Monday, June 24, 2024

During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments. Read More

That’s My Job: Sterile Processing

Sterile Processing employees in adult and children’s areas of the University of Mississippi Medical Center may be mild-mannered, but they’re superheroes when it comes to fighting germs. They clean, inspect and sterilize each piece of equipment used in surgeries and clinics across the Medical Center, each playing an essential role in patient safety.

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

Virtual reality makes MRIs easier at Children’s of Mississippi

Patients like 7-year-old Everly Farris of Enterprise can undergo lengthy MRIs without sedation thanks to virtual reality headsets. They can experience what the procedure is like beforehand through VR use and then watch a movie or listen to music during the imaging process.

Published on Monday, June 24, 2024

Front and Center: Harold Brewer

A major gifts officer for the University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, Harold Brewer is also pastor of Mountain Ridge Christian Fellowship Church in Brandon. The two callings have plenty of similarities, including meeting new people and sharing good news.

Published on Monday, June 17, 2024

Two Medical Center studies attract national notice

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, 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

Dental student, pharmacy program recognized for excellence

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

UMMC School of Nursing’s traditional BSN track opens in Oxford

Published on Monday, June 3, 2024

Faculty member, student and video production grab national esteem

Published on Monday, June 3, 2024

Eagle Scout project unites families at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

UMMC graduates urged to ‘look for the joy’ during the essential work ahead

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Photos: Some of the Class of 2024's best commencement moments are captured here

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Pathology: The unseen force behind patient diagnosis and treatment

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Front and Center: Dr. Karen Carney

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

UMMC celebrates 900-plus May 2024 graduates from six health sciences schools

Published on Friday, May 24, 2024

Asylum Hill discoveries: They’re something personal

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Employee Appreciation Week offers menu of goodies

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Bower Foundation MSN graduates educating next generation of nurses

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Faculty in SOM, SHRP commended for career achievements

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024