University of Mississippi Medical Center

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UMMC is the state's only academic health science center. Patient Care
UMMC provides both basic and specialized health care services.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center, or UMMC, is the state’s only academic medical center. The main UMMC campus is in Jackson, the state capital, about 165 miles southwest of the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford. UMMC works to eliminate differences in the health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status, and to build a healthier Mississippi thro

ugh its three missions of education, research and patient care. Education
UMMC is home to seven health science schools, giving Mississippians from all walks of life a path to meaningful, rewarding career caring for the people of our state: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health related professions, graduate studies and pharmacy. (The School of Pharmacy is headquartered on the Oxford campus) and population health. Research
UMMC is a hub of biomedical research, leading or taking part in world-renowned studies and clinical trials for heart disease, high blood pressure, memory-related diseases and other disorders that disproportionately affect the people of Mississippi. though clinics statewide and six hospitals that serve the population of Mississippi and beyond:
University Hospital
Children’s of Mississippi Hospital (the state’s only children’s hospital)
Conerly Critical Care Hospital
Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants
UMMC Holmes County
UMMC Grenada

UMMC is a major economic generator for Mississippi. It employs more than 10,000 people, educates high-earning-potential students, and generates $216 million in total tax revenues each year, about $70 million more than it receives in state dollars to train Mississippi's future health-care professionals.

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A rare, fully preserved cast iron casket dating back to the late 1800s has been recovered from the Asylum Hill Cemetery ...
05/18/2026

A rare, fully preserved cast iron casket dating back to the late 1800s has been recovered from the Asylum Hill Cemetery excavation at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Researchers say the find is unlike anything uncovered since the project began and offers a powerful window into the lives and stories of those buried there. Read the full story: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Cast-Iron-Casket.html

Before patients meet their care team or hear a treatment plan, they meet someone who helps them feel at ease. At CCRI, t...
05/17/2026

Before patients meet their care team or hear a treatment plan, they meet someone who helps them feel at ease. At CCRI, that presence is often Marlene Rios, who helps shape a smoother check-in experience and a more supportive first stop for patients. Read the full story: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Marlene-Rios.html

The School of Health Related Professions is celebrating alumni who lead with heart, experience and dedication to teachin...
05/14/2026

The School of Health Related Professions is celebrating alumni who lead with heart, experience and dedication to teaching and patients alike. Learn why Dr. Lee Brown was named Alumnus of the Year and Dr. Chelsea Stephens earned the Early Career Achievement Award for 2026: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SHRP-Alumni.html

The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its 2026 Alumna of the Year and Early Career Achi...
05/13/2026

The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its 2026 Alumna of the Year and Early Career Achievement award winners. Their careers reflect a lasting commitment to service education and mentorship in nursing. Read the full story: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SON-Alumni.html

For these students, the Honors College experience was about more than grades. It was about learning to work across disci...
05/11/2026

For these students, the Honors College experience was about more than grades. It was about learning to work across disciplines, broaden perspectives and better serve patients and communities in the future. Read more about the inaugural awards ceremony and the students recognized: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Honors-College-Awards.html

A new endowed lectureship at UMMC is honoring the legacy of Dr. Michael Jabaley, a pioneer in hand surgery whose work sh...
05/07/2026

A new endowed lectureship at UMMC is honoring the legacy of Dr. Michael Jabaley, a pioneer in hand surgery whose work shaped care in Mississippi and beyond. See how this gift is bringing world‑class experts to train the next generation of surgeons: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/Michael-Jabaley.html

With a major investment in UMMC’s cancer center campaign, the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation continues a long histor...
05/04/2026

With a major investment in UMMC’s cancer center campaign, the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation continues a long history of strengthening health care across the state. Learn how the gift moves Mississippi closer to world‑class cancer care close to home: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/McRae-Foundation.html

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