University Of Mississippi Medical Center: People Of The U: Keisha Prestwood

“It may take me 45 minutes to get to work, but I absolutely love living in the country in peace & quiet, just taking in God’s masterpiece,".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Holt Honored With Nurse Practitioner Award For Excellence

“I applied 12 times to the department of emergency medicine before I was eventually hired and returned to UMMC,” Holt said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Century Club Charities Breaks Record With Children's Donation

“Since the partnership with Century Club Charities, we’ve been able to accelerate our mission as an organization so much more quickly,".

Team Care Propels University Of Mississippi Medical Center Liver Transplant Program To National Honor

UMMC received a score of five out of five on one-year survival and on getting a deceased donor transplant quickly.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Century Club Charities Breaks Record With Children's Donation

“Since the partnership with Century Club Charities, we’ve been able to accelerate our mission as an organization so much more quickly,".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Awarded $3M Grant To Address Employee Stress, Burnout From Coronavirus

“This is very intentionally designed to reach every category of health care staff. It’s not just about doctors and nurses,” said Dr. Joshua.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: From Coronavirus Variant To Variant, Critical Care Providers Fight To Save Lives

There wasn’t much time to take it all in. “I was even more scared because I didn’t want to be on the vent".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Unvaccinated Kids Bear Brunt Of Coronavirus, Studies Show

A trio of scientific papers on the effects of COVID-19 in children emphasizes its risks and the strong benefits of vaccination.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: 2022 Accelerated BSN Enrollment Ties 2021 Record

“We are so proud of our recent Accelerated BSN graduates and our current Accelerated BSN students,” Sanford said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Carson Takes Helm At Jackson Heart Study

Carson is an “all-star who is well-trained in cardiovascular epidemiology and health disparities research,” said Dr. Michael Hall.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: People Of The U: Elizabeth Wicks

“We’re quite proud to call her our student,” said Dr. Jerry Clark, student liaison for Student Affairs in the School of Medicine at UMMC.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Majority Of Children Hospitalized With Coronavirus Are Unvaccinated

"Most of our children admitted specifically for COVID-19 are unvaccinated or are younger than 5 years old & don’t qualify for vaccination,".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Omicron And Delta Variants: What Do We Know?

There is no certainty that you would not require hospitalization if you get infected with Omicron variant.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Pediatric Experts Encourage Masks, Vaccinations For Safe In-Person Learning

“In the past two weeks, the number of children hospitalized at Children’s of Mississippi because of COVID-19 has tripled,".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Respiratory Therapists Breathe New Life Into Competitive Market

Respiratory therapists are trained to provide specialized care for patients who are having difficulty breathing on their own.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Center Brings Together Education, Research, Clinical Care To Fight Addictions

“Our vision for CIDA is to focus on the entire span, from basic research to clinical services to patients and families”.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: ‘Leaving Our Comfort Zone': JFC Goes On The Road

“That means getting out of the clinic and leaving our comfort zone,” said JoJo Dodd of Picayune.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Omicron's 'Surprises' Spur Scientific Interest

Omicron has “several surprises” that distinguish it from the previous variants, Robinson said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Vaccine, Booster Still Best Defenses To Both Delta And Omicron Variants

The CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don’t have symptoms.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Q&A: Children's Heart Center

The Children’s Heart Center is now located inside the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Holiday Wish Lists Make Children's Of Mississippi Giving Easy

Making Christmas wishes come true for patients in Mississippi's only children's hospital is as easy as a few taps on a cellphone screen.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Faculty, Staff Earn Kudos

“I've learned much from the colleagues with whom I've worked in the SSCI as well and thank them for this recognition,” Thigpen said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: The MIND Center Pairs With Santé South For 2022 Festival

The event, to be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., will again be a part of the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: New Study Highlights Success Of Remote Patient Monitoring

“We’ve never published clinical outcomes for the remote patient monitoring (RPM) hypertension program,” said Clark.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Police Charts New Course With Series Of 'Firsts'

“We want to build a diverse staff that mirrors our UMMC community while becoming the best police department in the state”.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Offers Cardiology Screenings At Grants Ferry

“The goal is to help you and your doctor make better treatment decisions to reduce your risk of ASCVD”.

2021 College Aid: How Jackson Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Jackson area high schools.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Gratefulness Is Possible, Even In A Pandemic

“When it comes to having a grateful heart in the midst of chaos, the little things become more obvious,” Gilbert said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Students Work Together To ‘Save World' In Escape Room Exercise

Mrs. Penner, a patient in the emergency department of a fictitious academic medical center, has severe back pain, plus another problem.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center Icons Enshrined For Breadth Of Accomplishments

“Her primary goal has always been to make the lives of children better and find happiness in their childhood,” Warner said.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Former Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Starting Musical Career At Hinds Community

Dr. Amanda Witt, neuromuscular division chief at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has treated Morgan throughout his childhood.

70 Percent Of Eligible Mississippians Screened For Colorectal Cancer In University Of Mississippi Medical Center By 2020

“The great news is that we met the goal we set, thanks to everyone around the state who took part,” said Dr. Roy Duhe.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Coronavirus Vaccination Offers Kids Extra Layer Of Protection

Just like adults, those 5 to 11 years old are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second vaccine dose.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Campus Enrollment Climbs

“To meet the state’s workforce needs, we’ve intentionally grown some programs across several schools” said Dr. Ralph Didlake.

New Children's Of University Of Mississippi Medical Center Heart Surgery Leader Brings Care Closer To Home

Burch, an Alabama native, joined the leadership team of the Heart Center at the state’s only children’s hospital in October.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Medical Center Employees, Students Get Kudos

“Dr. Tarver is a dedicated emergency room doctor who steadfastly provides top quality care to every patient in her care".

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: Mentor's Lessons Resonate With First Chen Chair Holder

“He is probably one of my most influential mentors, and he taught me how to be an ophthalmologist,” Crowder said.

Children Of University Of Mississippi Medical Center Celebrates First Birthday Of Sanderson Tower

Joe Sanderson, CEO and board chairman of Sanderson Farms, said the children’s hospital brings care closer to home for families in the state.

University Of Mississippi Medical Center: ACT Center, CCRI Help Patients Tackle Tobacco

“The data show that a combination of counseling and medication at least doubles the chances of quitting,” Crews said.

Children's Of Mississippi Medical Center's Palliative Care Program A Bronze Winner In National Competition

The goal of Tipping Point Challenge this year was to spark innovation that will result in positive change in the care of serious illness.