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Pickens, MS · Health
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For cancer patients, a long-awaited day arrives in Jackson
Mississippi took a major step Thursday in its fight against cancer as state leaders, health care officials and supporters gathered to break ground on a new state-of-the-art cancer center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center . The facility is designed to expand access to cancer treatment, research and patient services for Mississippians who often must travel long distances for specialized care. The new center is expected to bring many cancer services under one roof, allowing patients and families to receive treatment, meet with specialists and participate in clinical research closer to home. Supporters say the project represents one of the most significant health care investments in Mississippi in recent years. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction for a facility that received support from private donors, foundations and the Mississippi Legislature. Addressing a major health challenge Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Mississippi, and health care leaders say the new center is aimed at improving outcomes by increasing access to advanced treatment and research opportunities. The facility will serve patients from throughout the state while strengthening Mississippi's ability to recruit physicians, researchers and other specialists. Supporters say patients often face difficult choices when
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Former Vice President Harris joins campaign trail to hear rural healthcare concerns
CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WMC) - For one Mississippi mother, a pregnancy emergency meant waiting 16 hours for an ambulance to take her to a hospital in Jackson. For a friend of U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, hours spent waiting in a hospital emergency room ended with a decision to go home, and a death the following day.
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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 […]