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Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi; Dr. Brad Ingram, McCarty Chair of Neurology; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs, pose together at the naming celebration for Ingram.

Ingram named McCarty Chair of Neurology

Monday, June 29, 2026

Dr. Brad Ingram has been named the McCarty Chair of Neurology, an appointment honoring his impact as a clinician, researcher and mentor and the continued legacy of H.F. “Mac” McCarty’s support for medicine and education in Mississippi. Read More

Celebratory cheers erupt as the Magnet Recognition Program Commission reveals Children's of Mississippi's Magnet recognition.

Children's of Mississippi achieves Magnet recognition, earns seven exemplars

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

A yearslong commitment to nursing excellence culminated in a historic achievement as Children's of Mississippi earned Magnet recognition and seven exemplars, distinctions that recognize exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence. Read More

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Alice Chaney Herndon is fighting cancer while serving as director of adult nursing services, a job she loves.

Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

 Ransom Paul, 4, alongside his family, jumps for joy with Ann Skelton, program director of mental health services, during the bean bag toss at the NICU reunion at the children's hospital.

Photos: NICU reunion brings former patients, families back to Children's of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

 Camia White, a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, acts as a mock patient during Acute Care in Physical Therapy II class in the PT lab with fellow PT student Drew Horton.

Programs in physical therapy, nursing to expand in Oxford

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

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CCRI receives $10M gift from philanthropist Jean Morris Adams in honor of late son and best friend

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

Photos: A magical day at Children's of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

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New cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

Photos: Ole Miss Rebels football brings joy and encouragement to Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

 Sarah, Elizabeth and Michael Basha are apparently the first set of triplets to attend the School of Medicine together.

‘Lucky Threes’ distinguish Class of 2029

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

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