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UMMC hosts groundbreaking for new cancer center
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 22, 2026, for the Cancer Center and Research Institute (CCRI). The new CCRI will bring together patient care, clinical trials, research laboratories, supportive services and specialized training under one roof, strengthening Mississippi’s ability to deliver advanced, […]
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Film brings attention to women’s healthcare in rural areas
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new Mississippi-made short film, “The Line,” is bringing attention to healthcare disparities for women in rural communities, with a focus on breast cancer screening and access to treatment. Officials said filming will be underway in Canton from October 18-21, 2026, during Breast Awareness Month. The film follows women living on […]
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UMMC scientists take new approaches to tackling Mississippi’s cancer burden
JACKSON – As the University of Mississippi Medical Center prepares to break ground on a new home for its Cancer Center and Research Institute, or CCRI, scientists are exploring new ways to improve cancer outcomes for Mississippians — from investigating how stress and living conditions affect tumors to uncovering pancreatic cancer’s earliest clues and developing more precise ways to deliver chemotherapy.
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Jackson issues new RFP for ambulance services, 3 years after county blocked last attempt
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson is planning to go at it alone when it comes to providing ambulance service for residents. The city recently released a new request for proposals for ambulance service in Jackson. The request comes nearly three years after late Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas blocked...
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Dr. LouAnn Woodward, first woman to lead UMMC, announces she will retire next year
University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Dr. LouAnn Woodward announced Thursday she will retire in June after more than a decade at the helm of the state’s only academic medical center. Woodward, 62, serves as the medical center’s vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the UMMC School of Medicine. She became the first woman […]
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Medicare Enrollment Begins; Cline Insurance can help
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Medicare enrollment begins on October 15. Dana Cline with Cline Insurance visited Studio 3 to answer frequently asked questions about Medicare enrollment. She also gave Angela Evans a pop quiz on Medicare!. Cline Insurance is available to help select the correct plans for each person. Local agents...
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Health Corner: Controlling blood pressure with Dr. Daniel W. Jones
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St. Dominic Hospital and St. Catherine’s Village earn top honors in Community Choice Awards
JANS – St. Dominic Hospital and St. Catherine’s Village have been recognized as community favorites in the latest Community Choice Awards, receiving multiple top honors across healthcare and senior living categories. St. Dominic Hospital was selected as the community’s top choice in the following categories:. Hospital Emergency...
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Ty’Kerria Henderson joins Merit Health River Region as Family Medicine provider
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Merit Health River Region has welcomed Ty’Kerria Henderson, MSN, FNP-C, as its newest family medicine provider. Henderson is now seeing patients at Merit Health Pemberton Square Clinic in Vicksburg, where she provides care for patients of all ages. According to a post from Merit...