The School of Nursing's mobile clinic is on a road trip, stopping at elementary and high schools in Jackson and Rolling Fork to provide care to students during June and July. ]]>
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. ]]>
Sterile Processing employees in adult and children’s areas of the University of Mississippi Medical Center may be mild-mannered, but they’re superheroes when it comes to fighting germs. They clean, inspect and sterilize each piece of equipment used in surgeries and clinics across the Medical Center, each playing an essential role in patient safety. ]]>
Patients like 7-year-old Everly Farris of Enterprise can undergo lengthy MRIs without sedation thanks to virtual reality headsets. They can experience what the procedure is like beforehand through VR use and then watch a movie or listen to music during the imaging process. ]]>
A major gifts officer for the University of Mississippi Medical Center Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, Harold Brewer is also pastor of Mountain Ridge Christian Fellowship Church in Brandon. The two callings have plenty of similarities, including meeting new people and sharing good news. ]]>
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. ]]>
Visitors to the Mississippi Children’s Museum Saturday got health screenings to make sure they’ll be ready for classes in August. The Back-to-School Health Rally, funded by the Child Health Development Project, also included fire and safety education, ideas for healthy eating and activities. The first 300 participants received backpacks. ]]>
Emmalyn Hudson, a Children’s of Mississippi patient with a rare genetic condition, and her family were among advocates for legislation creating the Mississippi Rare Diseases Advisory Council at UMMC. The council will increase awareness of rare diseases and make public health recommendations. ]]>
Kobe Abron, a Jackson 2-year-old, was born without a right thumb. After complex hand reconstruction surgery, he now has a functional thumb that he’ll be strengthening through therapy and play. ]]>
Now in its second year, S.M.I.L.E. U, the week-long summer camp at the School of Dentistry, expands its reach with a new health fair for Pre-K through third grade students. ]]>
UMMC continues to grow with the ever-evolving landscape of health care and medical education as it extends its campus to Colony Park in Ridgeland, better preparing learners for careers in settings more like where they will be employed in the future. ]]>
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. ]]>
Now prospective nursing students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing in four years in Oxford as well as in Jackson. The traditional BSN track and the one-year accelerated BSN program are both helping meet the need for more registered nurses in Mississippi and beyond. ]]>
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. ]]>
Felton Walker built two wooden benches that will sit by a memorial to the child of John and Jeanne Scarbrough, Hudson. The Walkers and Scarbroughs forged a friendship following their families’ health journeys. ]]>
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. ]]>