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Dr. Mitchell Hobbs, director of the pediatric hospital medicine fellowship program, begins morning rounds in the Batson Tower.

Pediatric hospital medicine growth leads to new fellowship at UMMC

Monday, September 28, 2026

As advances in pediatric care allow more children with complex medical conditions to survive and thrive, the need for specialized care during hospitalization continues to grow. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is responding with a new pediatric hospital medicine fellowship at Children’s of Mississippi. Read More

Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic.

UMMC ranks No. 2 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Teamwork and a shared commitment to improving the health of Mississippians are helping UMMC employees fulfill their purpose while earning top national recognition for the institution. Read More

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Celebrating Regions Bank's $2.5 million gift to the It's About Time campaign are, from left, John Howie, Metro Jackson market executive for Regions Bank; Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; Leroy Abrahams, executive vice president of community and market engagement for Regions Bank; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; and Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and CCRI director.

Regions announces $2.5M gift for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute campaign

Published on Monday, October 5, 2026

 Shenike Bankston found ways to thrive after a thyroid cancer diagnosis through Survivor University, a free program from the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute for cancer patients around the state.

It’s time for a change

Published on Monday, October 5, 2026

 Dr. Thomas Dobbs, dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health, speaks to students during a class at UMMC.

UMMC School of Population Health marks 10 years of looking upstream to improve Mississippi health

Published on Monday, October 5, 2026

 From left, Dr. Hyung Kim, chief of the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Dr. Jennifer Hankenson, program director; Dr. Jennifer May Villacorta, associate professor; and Tina Norrells-Gustavis, program coordinator, gather as they prepare to welcome the first residents of UMMC’s new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. The program’s accreditation completes UMMC’s core residency offerings.

UMMC launches Mississippi’s first physical medicine and rehabilitation residency

Published on Monday, October 5, 2026

Jesse Robinson’s music doesn’t stop for cancer

Published on Monday, October 5, 2026

 Pailyn Williams, 5, of Crystal Springs and her mom, Patience, pose with her new bear at Toot, Teach and Roll's third annual Furry Friends event at the children's hospital.

Photos: A celebration of reading for children’s tiniest patients

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

 Ebony Gaston, nurse manager with UMMC's ambulatory radiation oncology clinic, celebrates her 25-year career at UMMC.

Front and Center: Ebony Gaston

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

Nearly $4M investment positions UMMC to strengthen rural health care

Published on Monday, September 21, 2026

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