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Dakota Bibbs, medical student advising director, is framed by one of the intentionally-placed furnishings in his office: an aquarium meant to offer a soothing presence for stressed-out students. Goldfish Veronica, foreground, does her part.

Front and Center: Dakota Bibbs

Monday, February 10, 2025

When stressed and burdened medical students need a “listening ear,” or even a quote sticker or snack, they know where to go. The medical school headquarters of Dakota Bibbs is a place where they can get things off their chest, put a little food in their stomach, absorb a bit of affirmation – or be fed a cold, hard truth. Read More

The Fred R. Adams, Jr. MIND Center and Geriatric clinic will be located at 1405 North State Street, just down the road from UMMC's main Jackson campus.

The MIND Center’s new centralized facility moves forward with $1 million donation

Monday, February 10, 2025

The MIND Center at UMMC received a $1 million boost toward its new centralized clinic, thanks to a donation from longtime supporter Michael E. Johnson of Madison. The state-of-the-art facility will consolidate the center’s clinical and research services, enhancing care for patients with dementia and advancing groundbreaking research. Read More

Dr. Michael Fast, director of the Comprehensive General Dentistry Program, and Avery Gibens, third-year dental student, examine patient, Lorenzo Boyland of Pearl, during Dental Mission Week.

Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week

Hundreds of Mississippians, including many veterans, received critical dental care during the 9th annual Dental Mission Week at the School of Dentistry. The free event provided a range of services, aiming to restore both health and confidence to those in need.

Published on Monday, February 10, 2025

 JD Johnson is the state's 2025 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion.

JD Johnson is Mississippi’s 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion

Diagnosed with 26 congenital heart defects and heterotaxy syndrome, JD Johnson travels to Children’s of Mississippi for care in cardiology, surgery, asthma and allergy, dermatology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology.

Published on Friday, February 7, 2025

 Dr. Denise Cornelius, associate professor of toxicology and pharmacology, and Jie McKay, lab technician, examine images of renal tubules during their shift in the lab.

Let your voice be heard: Employee engagement survey begins Feb. 10

You said, we did it – and we want to hear more starting next week. The 2025 Employee Engagement Survey helps the Medical Center achieve its mission to meet the needs of all it serves.

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 Jawun Bean of West Point talks with nurse practitioner Marguerite Baker during his endocrinology appointment at Children's of Mississippi's Tupelo Specialty Clinic.

Children’s of Mississippi’s Tupelo Specialty Clinic: 10 years of care closer to home

Offering specialized pediatric care in north Mississippi since 2015, the clinic continues to make care more convenient and accessible for families in Tupelo and the surrounding region. The Tupelo clinic was the first of a series of Children’s of Mississippi outpatient specialty clinics to open around the state.

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 The Singhs’ research efforts have produced more than a hundred publications and over $15 million in grant funding, mostly from the National Cancer Institute. They also secured multiple patents and co-founded a start-up company, Tatva Biosciences, to commercialize their lab findings.

Couple’s dynamic partnership advances cancer research, addresses health disparities

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 Scholarship winners named, fund-raising event to aid clinic

Scholarship winners named, fund-raising event to aid clinic

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 UMMC opens specialty clinics at new Colony Park South location

UMMC opens specialty clinics at new Colony Park South location

Published on Monday, February 3, 2025

 Christina Diretto, Aramark regional marketing manager, talks with George Pressley about the healthy grab-and-go options that will be available when Aramark begins food service at UMMC Feb. 1.

Aramark to bring new menus, options in food service starting Feb. 1

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Milestones

1975: School of Dentistry admits its first students

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Charles Ramsey, Dental Alumnus of the Year, and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover, recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award, smile after the 2025 School of Dentistry Alumni Awards ceremony.

School of Dentistry alumni honored for exceptional service to their communities

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Juan Duchesne is the director of the UMMC trauma center.

Front and Center: Dr. Juan Duchesne

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Norma Ojeda, chair of advanced biomedical education, examines a display case during a museum preview held for members of the Academy for Excellence in Education in December.

‘Medical giants’ showcased in museum's inaugural exhibit

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Researchers say steps to head off the effects of dementia after 55 include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, controlling diabetes, quitting smoking, increasing physical activity and managing obesity, among other measures.

Dementia cases expected to soar by 2060, UMMC researchers say

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 The new five-story, 250,000+ square foot facility will offer advanced care, groundbreaking research and a welcoming space to enhance patient care and access.

Mississippi couple commits $25 million gift to benefit UMMC cancer care, research

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Makayla Campbell of Jackson, with support from physical therapist Kara Hudson and dad Maris Campbell, practices climbing stairs in the new Children's Rehabilitative Services space.

Children’s Rehabilitative Services moves to Sanderson Tower

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Nise Branson, a mail clerk at UMMC's post office, sorts mail for the Medical Center's many departments.

That’s My Job: Receiving and Post Office

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 Dr. Louann Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is joined by Alabel Wiser, widow of Dr. Winfred L. Wiser, as Dr. J. Martin Tucker receives the Wiser chair.

Dr. J. Martin Tucker named Winfred L. Wiser Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Published on Monday, January 13, 2025

 UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Jill Bayles was recently appointed director of the Office of Patient Experience.

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Mississippi's 2024 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney will serve as one of 14 National Champions this year.

CMNH selects Mississippi Champion Ava Clarke Edney for national role

Published on Thursday, January 2, 2025

 Milestones

1996: UMMC lands flight transportation program

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Members of the child life team at Children's of Mississippi include, from left, Madeline Wilson, Michelle Chambers, Pepper Weed-Cooper, Kendra Logan, Ashley Prendez, Avery Friedmann, Allyson Holliman, Kelsey Clark, Claire Humphreys and Cara Williams, manager, with Hollywood. Not pictured is Anne Elizabeth Zegel.

That’s My Job: Child Life

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024