UMMC ACT Center

07/07/2025

We are proud to recognize another patient Success Story! Congratulations to Lisa Ballard for her hard work and determination to become to***co free!

06/27/2025

Robert Lock, LPC, NCTTP attended the National HIV Testing Day at Pittman Park in Jackson, MS hosted by Hinds Behavioral Health Services - Region 9 . This free event offers HIV screening and health resources offered by the community.

06/13/2025

Robert Lock will be at the Community Health Expo in the Jackson Medical Mall today until 12pm.

Stop by and learn about all of the health resources the community has to offer!

06/04/2025

We are proud to highlight another patient Success Story! Mr. Peter Peterson, a former participant in the ACT Center program, brought a family member in for an appointment after encouraging him to quit smoking. Mr. Peterson reported that he is still smoke free after 15 years! We are so proud of Mr. Peterson’s determination to remain to***co free for good and his willingness to encourage others to quit!

05/13/2025

We are proud to recognize another patient Success Story! Mr. Peter Bankston attended his final 12 month follow-up visit at the ACT Center. He started the program in April of last year determined to quit to better his health, and he is approaching one year smoke free! Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!

05/12/2025

Robert Lock, LPC, NCTTP attended the Fourth Annual Mental Health Foundation 5K Walk and Festival in Camden, MS this past Saturday.

04/16/2025

Sharon Terry LPC, NCTTP spoke with participants about quitting all forms of to***co at the Free Oral Cancer Screening event today in the Jackson Medical Mall.

04/16/2025

Robert Lock and Sharon Terry participated in the 4th Annual Spring into Wellness 5k Health and Wellness Festival Saturday, April 12th in Ridgeland.

04/14/2025

04/11/2025

Brittany Tichenor and Sharon Terry, To***co Treatment Specialists, participated in See, Test & Treat at the Jackson Medical Mall on April 5th. This event is a free cancer screening and health education initiative that brings essential diagnostic care to medically underserved communities.

04/10/2025

03/27/2025

We’re just a few days away from our annual See, Test and Treat event!

Here's a look back at how two participants helped raise awareness about the screening effort, reminding everyone that the time to prioritize your health is NOW. Read more: https://www.umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2023/03/See-Test-Treat.html

Saturday, April 5
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CCRI outpatient clinics at the Jackson Medical Mall
Call 601-815-3572 to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment.