UMMC announces layoffs, budget shortfall
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has announced its financial action plan to address unanticipated reductions to patient care reimbursement and other revenues currently totaling $32.7...
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Budget woes close two UMMC clinics
University Wellness Center Downtown and University Wellness Center Northeast, both in Jackson, will close effective April 1, University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators announced Thursday....
Health Care Collaboration Act of 2017 passes House
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON- A House bill that would allow for the University of Mississippi Medical Center to enter into collaborations with other health care providers across the...
Federal grants brings more training for first responders
Many times, 911 calls don’t just come one at the time at the dispatchers convenience. Often, they are high-alert, critical situations that come several at...
Emergency responses expected to improve after federal grant
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a grant of $2 million. ...
Million dollar pledge to Children’s of Mississippi’s Capital Campaign
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- The Children’s of Mississippi has a capitol campaign going on to raise $100 million dollars for renovations. Eli and Abby Manning have committed...
UMMC receives record grant for obesity research
JACKSON, MISS– The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a record grant for $19.9 million dollars over the next five years. ...
Grant awarded to UMMC for clinical research
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The largest grant ever awarded to Mississippi by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was implemented recently in a five-year, $19.5 million investment...
Friends of Children’s Hospital pledges $20m to Batson capital campaign
JACKSON, MISS– Friends of Children’s Hospital, a non-profit group dedicated to raise money for Blair E. Batson Children’s hospital, has pledged $20 million dollars over...
Sanderson Chair Funding Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi
JACKSON, MISS-Joe and Kathy Sanderson are chairing a $100 million fundraising campaign for Children’s of Mississippi, the umbrella organization that includes all pediatric care at...