UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

12/30/2025

Discover how our department is expanding to serve women and families in the state through midwifery care.💗

A major philanthropic gift is helping UMMC grow midwifery care when Mississippi needs it most. The Roots & Wings Foundation investment allows UMMC to expand certified nurse-midwife services and improve outcomes for women and families. Read how this support is shaping the future of maternal health in Mississippi: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/12/Roots-and-Wings.html

12/25/2025

🎄❤️ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.

12/16/2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season with our OB/GYN family!🎄 Thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Tucker for opening your beautiful home—it was truly a wonderful evening.

12/16/2025

12/15/2025

Join us for Grand Rounds this Wednesday, December 17th. We will be in R153 this week!

12/02/2025

Our midwives are going LIVE in a few minutes! Join us and learn more!

Join us tomorrow!! 💻

Meet our nurse-midwives and learn more about our new clinic location and services we offer! We will have time for some Q&A too!

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11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Wishing our incredible faculty, staff, and patients a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for your dedication, trust, and the care you bring to our community each day.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology! 🧡

11/17/2025

Join us for grand rounds this Wednesday, November 19th!

11/13/2025

🧬 Happy Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day! 🧬

Today we celebrate Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day — a day dedicated to recognizing the compassion, leadership, and expertise of genetic counselors everywhere. With only about 5,000 genetic counselors in the United States, their work is truly invaluable.

Here at UMMC, we’re proud to recognize our outstanding genetic counselors, Laura Hendon and Zaria Neal — the only prenatal genetic counselors in the entire state of Mississippi! UMMC is also the only institution in the state that employs genetic counselors, making their contributions to patient care even more significant.

Laura and Zaria recently represented UMMC at the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ 44th Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. Zaria participated in a minority outreach project, while Laura served as a featured panelist discussing single-gene NIPT issues.

Join us in celebrating Laura and Zaria for their dedication, compassion, and expertise — and for making a difference in the lives of families across Mississippi every day! 💚

11/12/2025

🌟 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟
This week we’re celebrating our amazing Nurse Practitioners — Ashley Anthony, Becky Bates, Bethany Sabins, and Christy Purviance!
Their compassion, expertise, and dedication make such a difference every single day. Thank you for the care you give and the heart you share with all your patients!💙

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology proudly recognizes the brave men and women—past and present—who have served to protect our freedom. Thank you!❤️💙🇺🇸