Kimberly Rickard Certified Nurse Midwife

03/17/2026

Join us at the MSPQC conference. Jen Hamilton is the keynote speaker you don’t want to miss this!

Register here: https://forms.gle/m1GVzqh4gnyN7TqZ8

We are ecstatic to announce Jen Hamilton, experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse, viral TikTok Creator, and Author as our Keynote Speaker for the 2026 MSPQC Annual Meeting!

Blending clinical expertise with frank humor and empathy, Jen has spent over a decade helping families navigate childbirth. Recently honored with the 2026 American Nurses Association's (ANA) President’s Award, she uses her platform to humanize the realities of nursing and patient care. We can't wait to hear her insights (and check out her new book, Birth Vibes, out this May)!

April 24, 2026, Jackson, MS | Register at www.mspqc.org.

02/26/2026

****POSTPONED EVENT*****

Due to the continued operational challenges University of Mississippi Medical Center is experiencing following the recent cyberattack, we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming Tea with the Midwives event.

While we were looking forward to gathering together, our priority remains supporting patient care and navigating the current system disruptions.

We will announce a new date soon and look forward to connecting with you when services are fully restored. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

02/25/2026

If you are an OB patient that needs to be seen by a provider this week call the triage line 601-815-0000 and leave a detailed message including your name and provider’s name and someone will give you a call back to assist with an appointment.

02/25/2026

Due to the continued operational challenges University of Mississippi Medical Center is experiencing following the recent cyberattack, we have made the decision to postpone our upcoming Tea with the Midwives event.

While we were looking forward to gathering together, our priority remains supporting patient care and navigating the current system disruptions.

We will announce a new date soon and look forward to connecting with you when services are fully restored. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

02/24/2026

Please use this triage line for prescription refills and other non-emergent needs. If you have an emergency the OB emergency room is open.
Just a reminder for my pregnant friends reasons to go to the Emergency Room
-Decreased Fetal Movement
-Loss of fluid (water breaks)
-Vaginal Bleeding
-Painful Contractions
- Any abdominal trauma (fall, car accident,etc)
-H/A unrelieved by Tylenol, Vision Changes, Nausea and Vomiting

The UMMC Triage Line has been set up for calls from patients. The telephone number is 601-815-0000. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.

What to expect when you call

Please speak clearly when prompted to provide your name, callback number, date of birth, who you are trying to reach and your reason for calling. People calling for prescription refills should have on hand the medication name and dosage, plus the name, address and telephone number of their pharmacy.

About the call back

Messages will be routed to the appropriate person for a return phone call, in as timely a manner as possible. Please be aware your return call may be from a non-UMMC number. Return calls may be delayed as we anticipate a high volume of calls daily from across the state.

Please do not call multiple times. Repeated calls will slow our ability to respond.

We apologize for this interruption of our services. Teams are working around the clock to restore full operations and help as many people as quickly as we possibly can.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

02/24/2026

If you are trying to contact UMMC there is now a number to utilize.

The UMMC Triage Line has been set up for calls from patients. The telephone number is 601-815-0000. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.

What to expect when you call

Please speak clearly when prompted to provide your name, callback number, date of birth, who you are trying to reach and your reason for calling. People calling for prescription refills should have on hand the medication name and dosage, plus the name, address and telephone number of their pharmacy.

About the call back

Messages will be routed to the appropriate person for a return phone call, in as timely a manner as possible. Please be aware your return call may be from a non-UMMC number. Return calls may be delayed as we anticipate a high volume of calls daily from across the state.

Please do not call multiple times. Repeated calls will slow our ability to respond.

We apologize for this interruption of our services. Teams are working around the clock to restore full operations and help as many people as quickly as we possibly can.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

02/23/2026

Good morning all.
Given the cyberattack at UMMC last week, the phone systems and My Chart are still down. If you are a patient and need to be evaluated the OB Emergency room is open.

02/19/2026

🩺 Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Maternal Cardiac Care

Health care professionals across Mississippi are invited to join this webinar focused on improving care for pregnant and postpartum women.

This session is designed for:
✔️ Obstetricians
✔️ Emergency department providers
✔️ Clinical staff in FQHCs
✔️ Other professionals caring for maternal patients

📅 March 19, 2026
🕧 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join here:
https://bit.ly/maternalhealth2026

Meeting ID: 842 6974 3354
Passcode: 385929

Stay up to date on the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov

02/19/2026

The latest update

02/19/2026

The clinics are closed statewide. This attack is disrupting electronic communications so My Chart messages, phone lines, and emails may be impacted.