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An AirCare helicopter is shown in flight in this 2021 photo.

A tragic day: AirCare accident claims three lives

Monday, March 10, 2025

The Medical Center is coping with the loss of two first responders and a pilot by honoring their memory and offering support to their families and colleagues. Read More

Ken Gilner of Madison holds son Jackson while he and wife Courtney prepare for a radio interview.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raises $328,641 for children’s hospital

Monday, March 10, 2025

Two marathon days of broadcasting by 13 New South Radio stations have resulted in donations that will add to the care and comfort of patients at Children’s of Mississippi and their families. Read More

Dr. Lei Zhang, center is joined by co-investigators on the Violence Injury Prevention program, left, and Intimate Partner Violence Initiative, right. Pictured are, front row, from left, Dr. Bill Hillegass, Dr. Laura Vearrier, Zhang, Dr. Erin Dehon and Dr. Andrew Voluse. Back row, from left, are Dr. Carl Mangum, Dr. Matthew Kutcher, Dr. Masoumeh Karimi and Tara Price.

Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranks School of Nursing in top quarter for research funding

Recognized by BRIMR for the first time, the School of Nursing joins perennially ranked Medical Center programs, showing the strength of research throughout the institution.

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

Selena Daniel holds one of the medals that Run the Rainbow for Children's marathoners will receive.

Front and Center: Selena Daniel

The director of business operations for the Department of Pediatrics also directs Run the Rainbow for Children’s, a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K run that’s heading into its third year.

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

Faculty accepts Distinguished Educator Award

Faculty accepts Distinguished Educator Award

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, March 10, 2025

Dr. Shannon Orr shares the 2024 findings of the Mississippi Colorectal Center Roundtable during an announcement at the Mississippi Legislature.

Mississippi coalition unites to boost colorectal cancer screenings, save lives

The University of Mississippi Medical Center joined state and advocacy organizations to present the latest findings from the Mississippi Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, which showed the state leading the nation in colorectal cancer rates and deaths.

Published on Friday, March 7, 2025

Breaking ground on the new UMMC School of Nursing are, from left, architect Jim Eley, principal of Eley Guild Hardy Architects; Rep. Clay Deweese, Chairman House Appropriations C; Sen. Josh Harkins, Chairman Senate Finance; Malon Stratton, a fourth-year dental student; Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr.; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Pia Chatterjee Kirk, interim dean of the School of Dentistry; Rep. John Read, Chairman House Appropriations A; Gee Ogletree, School of Dentistry alumna and previous IHL board member; Sen. Briggs Hopson, Chairman Senate Appropriations; and Secretary of State Michael Watson.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground for new clinical building

Published on Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Flight paramedic Brad Harper stocks blood and blood products on board AirCare 1 as it waits at the Mississippi Center for Emergency Services to be dispatched on its next call.

‘You Give It, We Bring It’ seeks blood donations to boost supplies in rural MS

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

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Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Dr. Phyllis Bishop sports a baseball uniform in spirit of the 2024 Patient Safety Week theme: Cover Your Bases.

UMMC ‘Jazzed for Patient Safety’ as Annual Celebration Kicks Off

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Cory Steed, field support manager for clinical health care, takes a look at one of the desktop computers at Colony Park South with Jennifer Burnell, ambulatory nurse.

Front and Center: Cory Steed

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Deuce Bloodsaw tells his story on live radio as mom Dr. Nikki Cowan, director of Children’s of Mississippi’s medical-surgical and inpatient psychiatric units, looks on in this photo from 2020.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon on the air March 6-7

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

Dr. Diane Beebe is a member of the 2020 Medical Alumni Chapter Hall of Fame. In this file photo, she accepts her Hall of Fame certificate from Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, during a formal ceremony held in 2021.

Former family medicine leader endows fund at UMMC

Published on Monday, March 3, 2025

An artistic digital rendering depicts the future School of Dentistry clinical building.

UMMC School of Dentistry breaks ground on a new building

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Among the team members who help patients and families get the care they need are, from left, Stacy Martin, associate director of ambulatory access; physician schedulers Eleanor Young, Jeremy Moore, Rhett Giordano and Kayla Taylor, associate director of ambulatory access management.

That’s My Job: Physician Scheduler

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Milestones

1994: Conerly’s vice-chancellorship begins

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Orthopaedic residency manager, Cancer Center recognized for excellence

Orthopaedic residency manager, Cancer Center recognized for excellence

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Second quarter research grants top $22 million

Second quarter research grants top $22 million

Published on Monday, February 24, 2025

Valerie Pettit of Saltillo listens to nurse practitioner Kari Anna Adams as Dr. Omoloro Adeleke checks the heartbeat of baby Everett Helms in the NICU at North Mississippi Medical Center Women's Hospital.

UMMC neonatal experts supporting newborn care in Greenville, Tupelo

Published on Monday, February 17, 2025

Dr. Keisha Bell ('12), overcame a period of self-doubt and setbacks to become an esteemed physician and teacher at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Front and Center: Dr. Keisha Bell

Published on Monday, February 17, 2025

Faculty honored as outstanding UM alumni, Children’s Hospital CEO chosen for patient safety panel

Faculty honored as outstanding UM alumni, Children’s Hospital CEO chosen for patient safety panel

Published on Monday, February 17, 2025

Dakota Bibbs, medical student advising director, is framed by one of the intentionally-placed furnishings in his office: an aquarium meant to offer a soothing presence for stressed-out students. Goldfish Veronica, foreground, does her part.

Front and Center: Dakota Bibbs

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025

The Fred R. Adams, Jr. MIND Center and Geriatric clinic will be located at 1405 North State Street, just down the road from UMMC's main Jackson campus.

The MIND Center’s new centralized facility moves forward with $1 million donation

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025

Dr. Michael Fast, director of the Comprehensive General Dentistry Program, and Avery Gibens, third-year dental student, examine patient, Lorenzo Boyland of Pearl, during Dental Mission Week.

Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025