01/10/2026
Janice is the best!!!💙
This week's midwife of the week is Dr. Janice T. Scaggs, DNP, CNM a distinguished midwife and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Dr. Scaggs has built a remarkable career devoted to advancing maternal health through compassionate, evidence-based care. She holds a BA from Salem College, a BS in Nursing from UNC Charlotte, an MSN in midwifery from East Carolina University, and a DNP from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she was inducted into the Graduate School Hall of Fame.
Dr. Scaggs’ expertise and leadership have shaped midwifery programs across the nation, with appointments at Duke University, Vanderbilt University, East Carolina University, and in the greater Atlanta area. Her presentations at the local, state, and national levels reflect her commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing unnecessary cesarean births, and promoting physiologic labor.
At UMMC, Dr. Scaggs has been instrumental in expanding midwifery education and integrating collaborative, patient-centered care throughout the health system.
“I recognize the power and strength of women and the importance of their health in the well-being of families and communities. Collaborative, evidence-based practice with the patient at the center of their care is my focus. I approach healthcare for all persons as a compassionate partner who not only listens, but who hears.”
Dr. Scaggs’ work embodies the highest standards of midwifery excellence and leadership, inspiring colleagues, students, and communities to elevate maternal and newborn health across Mississippi and beyond.
