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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

Monday, November 25, 2024

The leader of more than 11,000 Native Americans spoke last week at the Medical Center to an audience that included high school students embodying that community’s future. Chief Ben Cyrus acknowledged the promise they represent, while also describing the painful side of his people’s heritage, along with the triumphs they have managed to achieve. Read More

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

SGSHS announces new chair, award to honor physiology alumnus

Monday, November 25, 2024

Rewarding the spirit of innovation and honoring a trailblazer in research is the basis of the newest chair for physiology and new investigator award at UMMC. Read More

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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

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

Dr. Ian Hoppe holds patient Mila Medders after a series of plastic surgeries repaired her right ear.

Children’s of Mississippi plastic surgeons rebuild ear after injury

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

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