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Back at work at UMMC after his adventures on "Hell's Kitchen," Chef Jonathan Boyd prepares the popular John Wayne Casserole for discerning Medical Center diners.

Front and Center: Chef Jonathan Boyd

Monday, November 17, 2025

Chef Jonathan Boyd, the Medical Center’s executive chef, has felt the heat in many a kitchen during his career, and learned to keep his cool. But as a contestant on a national TV network’s cooking show, the intensity reached inferno-level heights. Read More

Dr. Lee Bidwell, right, associate vice chancellor for research, congratulates platinum medallion winners Dr. Gailen Marshall, R. Faser Triplett Chair of Allergy and Immunology and Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor, and Dr. Lei Zhang, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship in School of Nursing, Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor and Harriet G. Williamson Endowed Chair of Population Health Nursing.

OAVCR Excellence Awards honor 2025 research accomplishments

Monday, November 17, 2025

Medical Center researchers across disciplines were hailed for their achievements in the past fiscal year, which saw a record number of proposal submissions. Read More

Cutting the ribbon on Mimi's Playground are, from left, Cara Williams, child life manager; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; philanthropist Robbie Hughes; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair of Pediatrics and incoming CEO of Children's of Mississippi; Dr. Nikki Cowan, director of nursing for Children's of Mississippi's medical-surgical and behavioral health units; and Tara Husband, director of Children’s Rehabilitative Services.

Superheroes drop in for opening of Mimi’s Playground at Children's of Mississippi

The new playground between the Batson Tower and Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants includes colorful and inclusive play equipment as well as a walking track and a basketball court.

Published on Monday, November 17, 2025

Representatives of UMMC earn top national and statewide awards

Representatives of UMMC earn top national and statewide awards

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, November 17, 2025

UMMC Madison, one of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's community hospitals, offers high-quality, accessible care to more Mississippians while providing additional training opportunities for future health care providers.

UMMC Madison earns its first “A” Hospital Safety Grade

UMMC Madison earned an “A” in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, highlighting its successes and ongoing efforts to improve patient safety and quality.

Published on Monday, November 17, 2025

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Joey Granger and Jared Cobb with alumni awards for 2025. From left are Cobb, Dr. Sydney Murphy and Dr. Joey Granger.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences honored two of its alumni, Including its longtime former dean, during its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Research Day.

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

From left, patient Deborah Hall, Dr. Josie Bidwell, professor and clinical director of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Bethany Garner,  registered dietitian nutritionist, Lauren Turner, nurse practitioner, Melissa Wood, nurse practitioner and Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist.

Department of Preventive Medicine marks 70 years of studying disease, helping patients live better

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

The School of Medicine class of 2029 receives an overview of their academic year during orientation in August. The entering class numbers 170, with total medical school enrollment recorded at 657 students.

In good season: Once again, student enrollment springs in the fall

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Dr. Felicitas Koller, inaugural recipient of the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery, is pictured with Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, Dr. Sybil Raju.

Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Mississippi Poison Control Center faculty, from left, assistant managing director Mallory Pullman, managing director Jenna Davis and medical director Dr. Michael Marlin, pose for photo.

That’s my job: Mississippi Poison Control Center

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

Children’s of Mississippi rang in the holiday season with style at the Mistletoe Marketplace Tween Fashion Show, “Peppermint Prance”, sponsored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Patients of the children’s hospital and other members of the UMMC family lit up the runway with festive fashions.

Photos: Holiday cheer takes center stage at tween fashion show

Published on Monday, November 10, 2025

State, city and medical leaders watch as, from left, Sen. Josh Harkins; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; former Gov. Phil Bryant and wife Deborah; former Rep. Alyce G. Clarke; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Speaker of the House Jason White; and Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; cut the ribbon on the Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children.

Alyce G. Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

An early care team consults with patient in University Hospital in this historic photo.

Department of Medicine looks back on 70 years of progress

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Discussing a care plan with are cancer care team members, from left, Rebecca Turner, registered dietitian, Tommy Berg, exercise physiologist, and Melissa Wood family nurse practitioner.

Cancer care questions met with answers from UMMC experts

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Dr. Devika Das, director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology

Front and Center: Dr. Devika Das

Published on Monday, November 3, 2025

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Milestones

2017: Medical students get a new home

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Cornea transplant expert Dr. Bo Huang, who arrived at the Medical Center more than two decades ago, is still "fascinated" with a profession that gives him "the ability to save people's sight."

For Dr. Bo Huang, the eyes have always had it

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

As shown in this archive photo, collaboration in care, research and education has always been a hallmark of the Department of Radiology.

Department of Radiology marks seven decades of education, discovery and care

Published on Monday, October 27, 2025

Nurse-midwife Helen Garst trains students in UMMC's midwifery education program.

UMMC Department of OB-GYN delivers hope for 70 years

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

Dr. Keli Xu, associate professor of cell and molecular biology and a member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute at UMMC, is one of many researchers at CCRI.

Journey to NCI designation sees progress in past year

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

Video: Rare genetic condition calls for personalized care

Video: Rare genetic condition calls for personalized care

Published on Monday, October 20, 2025

UMMC researchers will study links between high blood pressure during pregnancy and health outcomes for mothers and their children after they’re born.

UMMC researchers to study links between preeclampsia, later effects for moms and babies

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Meaghan Odum hasn't let breast cancer slow her down from her studies, work, volunteering and a busy family life.

‘Too much more to offer’: CCRI breast cancer patient’s journey underscores early detection

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025

Cancer researcher, NICU units shine

Cancer researcher, NICU units shine

Published on Monday, October 13, 2025