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UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Monday, January 6, 2025

2024 marked a year of firsts in medicine, research and education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As a new year begins, take a look back at some of the progress and accomplishments of the past 12 months. Read More

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

Front and Center: Jill Bayles

Monday, January 6, 2025

Jill Bayles is stepping into a new role as the director of the Office of Patient Experience, bringing decades of clinical experience and years of leadership to the position. With a passion for patient care and communication, Bayles aims to enhance connections between patients and providers while fostering a positive community culture at UMMC. Read More

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

Children’s of Mississippi experts have cared for Ava Clarke, a junior at Northwest Rankin, since her infancy, treating her for vision problems that stem from albinism. This year, she’ll represent the state’s only children’s hospital as one of 14 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals National Champions.

Published on Thursday, January 2, 2025

 Milestones

1996: UMMC lands flight transportation program

During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

Chair of medicine to serve AHA in regional role

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, 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

Helping children and their families cope with the challenges of medical care is the mission of Children’s of Mississippi’s child life specialists. Valued members of care teams, these trained professionals work to support children’s emotional, psychological and developmental needs.

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Dr. Ajay Singh, professor of cell and molecular biology and associate director of basic and translational research at CCRI, and Dr. Shashi Anand, instructor, are testing the biochemical changes that occur in cancer cells when exposed to different types of growth environments.

Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Janiyah Lewis of Jackson enjoys a visit with Mrs. Claus.

Photos: Holiday Happenings at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 23, 2024

 Celebrating the $1 million donation from Century Club Charities to Friends of Children's Hospital are, from left, Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital; Hilary Burroughs, vice president of marketing at Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs at UMMC; Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics; David Gadd, senior vice president at Wayne-Sanderson Farms and general manager of the company's retail business unit; Dr. JR Woodall, president of Century Club Charities; Kristin Allen, board chair of Friends of Children's Hospital; Steve Jent, executive director of the Sanderson Farms Championship; and Dr. Guy Giesecke, CEO of Children's of Mississippi.

Sanderson Farms Championship host organization donates $1M to benefit Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

 Resident Dr. Jason Lee, left, and Dr. Jeff Carron are shown surgically implanting Landon Forbes' Sentio system.

Mississippi’s first Sentio surgeries give teens 360 degrees of hearing

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 In this undated photo, a camera operator prepares to film action in a Medical Center operating room.

History unboxed: Project collects, curates long-cloistered images

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Emily Wells, neonatal nurse practitioner and a former patient of the Center for Maternal and Fetal Health, shows daughter Mary Carter Wells to Dr. Rachael Morris.

Center for Maternal and Fetal Care hosts holiday reunion for former patients, children

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Nurse practitioner, physician lauded as HPV Clinical Champions

Published on Monday, December 16, 2024

 Marchelle Banks of Memphis consults with Dr. John Rushing, director of the IVF program in the UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

IVF program at UMMC celebrates 40 years of hope

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Fanci Tuggle of Petal enjoys BankPlus Presents Winter Wonderland and Ace Tree Farm with her family.

Photos: Holiday aglow at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Nurse Managers Carla Hickmon-Scott and Jonathan VanLandingham prepare one of the rooms for patients on the sixth floor of the Conerly Critical Care Tower.

UMMC unveils expanded adult inpatient facilities

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Child Life Specialist Ashley Prendez adds donated items to their supply closet.

Children’s of Mississippi Holiday Giving Drive is Dec. 18-20

Published on Monday, December 2, 2024

 Chief Cyrus Ben, who served on the commission that redesigned Mississippi's state flag, explains the symbolism in the new design.

‘A story of challenges’: Chief Cyrus Ben shares Choctaws’ history

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Children's of Mississippi patient Luke Starkey of Clinton puts on a puppet show for Avah Davis of Meadville.

Museum traveling exhibit making holiday stop at Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 2001: Graduate students get new home

2001: Graduate students get new home

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Dr. Genevieve Shepherd Ali, left, and Dr. John Hall, Arthur C. Guyton Professor and chair of physiology and biophysics, present an award to Melissa Shepherd, recognizing her contribution to the Albert Pitt "Pete" Shepherd Jr., PhD Distinguished Chair in Physiology.

SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Dr. Jack Harkins is a second-year internal medicine resident.

Front and Center: Jack Harkins

Published on Monday, November 25, 2024

 Office of Enrollment Management, from left, Candice Brent, Nikki Hubbard, Brittney Anthony, Nicole Nichols, Nicole Connolly, Lauren Nichols, Tameshia Bankhead, Dr. Emily Cole and Mary Bess Skinner.

That’s My Job: Office of Enrollment Management

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Top cancer researcher, Children’s of Mississippi honored for accomplishments

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024