Pediatric Update Newsletter - Fall 2022 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

A Message from the Chair

Fall brings changing colors, cooler weather, and the Thanksgiving holiday. At Children’s of Mississippi, we’re thankful for the support from organizations and individuals that allow us to provide state-of the art, high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

Dr. Makram Ebeid, director of pediatric interventional cardiology and the pediatric catheterization lab at UMMC, smiles with patient Cameron Kittrell and Cameron's mom Shannah of Pearl.

Children’s Heart Center one of select few to access newly approved heart valve

Cameron Kittrell needed a new heart valve as part of treatment for a congenital heart condition. Less than a year ago, a 39-millimeter valve would have meant open-heart surgery, but not now.

Stephanie and Mitchell Morris' philanthropy will support and advance research and care of patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions.

$3M gift creates Morris Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Research and Innovation

A $3 million gift is making the most advanced cleft and craniofacial treatment available to Mississippi’s children through the Stephanie and Mitchell Morris Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Research and Innovation at Children’s of Mississippi.

Nurse educator Baylie Leblanc shows Children's of Mississippi patient Hayden Johnson the features of MyChart Bedside and the games and entertainment options on his tablet.

Education, information at fingertips for children’s hospital families thanks to MyChart Bedside

All Ella Spinks’ medical information is next to Hulu, Angry Birds and Candy Crush.

Mary Mosley smiles while being carried by PGA golfer Sam Burns during a visit to the Sanderson Farms Championship.

PGA golfer, Children’s of Mississippi patient bond on the Sanderson Farms Championship fairway

An exchange of autographed photos sparked a friendship between PGA golfer and 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship winner Sam Burns and Mary Mosley Pickering, a patient at Children’s of Mississippi.

Dr. Anderson Collier, D. Jeanette Pullen Chair of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at UMMC, division chief and director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's of Mississippi, thanks Melissa and Phil Hanberry for the Giving Grace Fund's donation toward renovations of the center.

Hanberry family ‘Giving Grace’ by matching gifts to Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Maggie Hanberry’s valiant fight against stage IV colon cancer is the inspiration for a memorial that will match gifts for renovations to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Mississippi.

Lorna Kernizan joined Children's of Mississippi as chief operations officer.

Lorna Kernizan joins Children’s of Mississippi as COO

Expanding the vision of Children’s of Mississippi – to help all Mississippi children reach their full potential – is the goal of Chief Operations Officer Lorna Kernizan, who joined the pediatric organization of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Aug. 15.

Dr. Paul Parker smiles with Dr. Phyllis Bishop after the presentation of the Paul Parker Chair of Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Dr. Phyllis Bishop awarded Parker Chair of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Phyllis Bishop is chief of the division Dr. Paul Parker started at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Now she holds the chair named for him.

Fall 2022