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Shaneka and Kevin Patterson look forward to receiving their DNPs from UMMC.

#2025UMMCGrad: Pattersons combine DNP studies with family life, careers

Monday, April 14, 2025

Shaneka and Kevin Patterson have balanced doctoral studies with busy lives, exemplifying the highest standards of excellence in nursing and paving the way for future students. Read More

Yolandia Anderson, a polysomnographic technician, preps patient Naevia Dixon, 7, for a sleep study in the Pediatric Sleep Clinic in Batson Tower.

Children’s of Mississippi Sleep Center accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Monday, April 14, 2025

The state’s only pediatric sleep center with AASM accreditation is a resource for patients and their families as well as physicians who rely on sleep studies in determining diagnoses and treatments. Read More

Dr. Amy Krecker, a resident in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, checks the mouth of JoAnn Smith of Terry during the department's 2023 free oral cancer screenings.

Know the signs – What to know about the rise of oral cancer in younger adults

Oral and throat cancers are no longer confined to older adults with a history of smoking or drinking. Physicians are seeing a rise in cases among younger patients without traditional risk factors — making early detection more important than ever.

Published on Monday, April 14, 2025

 Dr. Omar Chohan, associate professor of neurosurgery, implants a neurostimulator to reduce seizures for patient James Canfield.

UMMC becomes the first in Mississippi to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy

After a lifetime of relentless seizures, James Canfield and his family are finally seeing hope. UMMC recently became the first in the state to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy — a treatment that could change his life.

Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

 Dr. Lei Zhang welcomes faculty and students to the UMMC School of Nursing's Research and Scholarship Day.

UMMC launches Mississippi Center for Violence Research

UMMC School of Nursing research into violence is aimed at preventing injuries and deaths and helping the victims of crime. The center is funded by a $5.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

 Six employees celebrate 25 years of service at the UMMC Holmes County hospital, from left, Deborah Joiner, patient access data integrity specialist; Queen Armstrong, RN; Cheryl Smith, LPN; Benita Spann, senior staff RN and Corissa Quarles, patient financial services manager. Not pictured: Connie Sims, activities coordinator.

UMMC Holmes County celebrates 25 years of service and staff dedication

UMMC Holmes County has provided essential care to patients across Lexington and surrounding areas. Behind that care is a team of dedicated staff who treat their neighbors like family and take pride in serving their community.

Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

 Fran Malenzi, Nursing Magnet Program director, and Ellen Hansen, chief nursing and clinical services officer for Children's of Mississippi, point to proof of the Magnet application's submission.

Children’s of Mississippi submits document for Magnet designation

Published on Monday, April 7, 2025

 Cytotechnician Camrell Williams processes cervical cytology specimens in the Cytology Laboratory at UMMC.

UMMC’s See, Test and Treat promotes preventative health care with free cancer screenings

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 Zornia Collier, 51, of Jackson prepares for a health screening, courtesy of Jackson Free Clinic students, during World Homeless Day last fall in Jackson. "With them, it's a caring situation," Collier says of the students. "It's not for a paycheck. It's from the heart."

‘A caring situation’ Students of the Jackson Free Clinic show up where the people are

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 Milestones

2003: Medical Center oncologist becomes first Mississippian to lead ACS

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 Dr. William Daley delivers the 2025 Last Lecture.

’Zip Your Lips and Listen’: Daley delivers ‘Last Lecture’

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 Representatives of multiple schools, departments acclaimed

Representatives of multiple schools, departments acclaimed

Published on Monday, March 31, 2025

 Iva Lindsey shows her champion Chester hog during the Dixie National Livestock Show Sale of Junior Champions.

Former cancer patient raises champion hog, more than $30K for Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 Elevated pollen counts in spring can include sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat and runny nose, among other symptoms for those with specific sensitivities to known allergens.

Spring blooms bring out allergies, remedies

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 With wife, Bonnie, cheering him on, Chris Glasgow, president of the fourth-year medical school class, reveals that he has matched in anesthesiology at UMMC.

“Matching” medical students remember the kindness and skill of those who inspired them to be doctors

Published on Monday, March 24, 2025

 Standouts in family medicine, radiology, physiology in national spotlight

Standouts in family medicine, radiology, physiology in national spotlight

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 Registered dietitian Mary Chosen Caples, left, talks with Milk Lab technician LaToya Spann.

That’s My Job: Registered Dietitians

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 Recalling dedication of the respiratory therapists at UMMC, Dr. Andy Wilhelm said, "Everyone of them raised their hand when it was their turn. I don't know how many steps they got in every day." Among them, shown in this 2020 file photo, is David Mitchell, who's checking the ventilator of an ICU patient with COVID-19.

Plagued by memories: UMMC leaders reflect on COVID’s 5th anniversary

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

 Runners are shown at the start of Run the Rainbow's 5K course.

Photos: Run the Rainbow for Children’s

Published on Monday, March 17, 2025

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

A tragic day: AirCare accident claims three lives

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

 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

Published on Monday, March 10, 2025

 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

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

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

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