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Taking a break from assembling and equipping UMMC’s mobile field hospital inside the National Guard Armory in Rolling Fork are, from left, AirCare critical care paramedic Kyle Upchurch; Will Appleby, Mississippi Center for Emergency Services critical care transport educator; and AirCare critical care paramedics Kaci David and Ron Hopson.

Mobile field hospital deploys to storm-ravaged Rolling Fork

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is coordinating with the Mississippi State Department of Health and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to deploy a mobile field hospital to Rolling Fork. Read More

Doctors at the Morris Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Research and Innovation at Children's of Mississippi give their patients child-friendly head wraps after surgery. Shown is patient Taylor Dudley of Ridgeland.

Children’s of Mississippi home to ACPA-certified craniofacial care team

Monday, March 27, 2023

Pediatric craniofacial patients can see multiple experts in one clinic visit, thanks to the Stephanie and Mitchell Morris Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Research and Innovation at Children’s of Mississippi. The team includes specialties such as plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, oral-maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, audiology, speech therapy, genetics, psychology and social work. Read More

Graduate student REACHes back, pays it forward by teaching

Diagnosed with severe hearing loss as an infant, Joe Mack Jr., is now able to hear thanks to a surgical procedure received at the University of Mississippi Medical Center more than a decade ago. Now a graduate student, he shares his passion for science and education by teaching elementary students as a Project REACH volunteer.

Published on Monday, March 27, 2023

See, Test & Treat: Powerful preventative and educational tool to combat cancer

UMMC Cancer Center & Research Institute team of committed doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers join forces to provide free breast, cervical and oral cancer screenings for women at latest See, Test and Treat event. The vital effort empowers women through education on prevention and follow-up health care.

Published on Monday, March 27, 2023

‘That’s what we do in Mississippi’: Medical Center responds to tornado

Within hours of Saturday’s massive tornado strike in the Mississippi Delta, teams of students, physicians, nurses and others from the Medical Center were on the road to Rolling Fork. Many worked for hours without rest, providing medical aid and solace to those who lost everything.

Published on Monday, March 27, 2023

Tummy troubles and more are focus of Children’s of Mississippi gastroenterology clinic

Gastrointestinal problems can affect children’s growth, academics and activity levels. Children’s of Mississippi gastroenterologists are bringing care closer to home by treating patients at six outpatient specialty clinics around the state.

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

People of the U: Dr. Elliot Varney

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

Photo gallery: More than 870 ‘Run the Rainbow’ Saturday

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

Women in law enforcement highlights conference at UMMC

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

On Match Day, students remember those who helped get them there

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

New study examines impact of race on chronic pain disparities

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Dental providers assess for oral health – and signs of sleep disorders

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Bienvenidos a Dia Hispano: Welcome to Hispanic Day

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Children’s developmental screenings rise at end of five-year UMMC-MSU collaboration

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

People of the U: Reagan Moak

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Students stirred to learn more about ‘the origin of everything’

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Employee engagement takes next steps with focus groups

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Educators ponder art, connect across schools during trip to museum

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Week of activities celebrates patient safety

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon inspires over $400,000 in donations

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

$1M gift from Friends of Children’s Hospital creates Evans Chair of Pediatric Neurology

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Video and Photos: Mardi Gras at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

People of the U: Tequila Bell

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Children’s of Mississippi patients, families share stories during Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023

Heart device adds years, improves quality of life

Published on Monday, February 27, 2023