UMMC Department of Obstetrics and 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!❤️💙🇺🇸

11/04/2025

Our Department Chair, Dr. J. Martin Tucker, and board-certified OB/GYN and first-year Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow, Dr. Keisha Bell Catchings, spoke to the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) on Thursday, October 30, 2025 during a critical legislative hearing titled “Saving Mothers, Saving Families: Mississippi’s Maternal Health Crisis.”

This important discussion focused on addressing the state’s persistently high maternal and infant mortality rates. Dr. Catchings delivered an outstanding presentation highlighting key statistics surrounding maternal mortality in Mississippi.

11/03/2025

We’re excited to welcome one of our alumni, Dr. William Ashley Hood, as our Grand Rounds speaker this week! We hope you can join us! 💙

10/31/2025

The UMMC OB/GYN interest group is selling department sweatshirts.
Your purchase will help support this group throughout the academic year.

⏱Deadline: November 14th
💳Price is $35 for XS-XL. $40 for 2XL-5XL.
📱Venmo: -morris-18
☑Complete form: https://forms.gle/dAshdha32L56h7BB7

10/23/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Chester Lott and Dr. Laura Coats!

We are proud to recognize Dr. Lott and Dr. Coats on their induction into The Academy for Excellence in Education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Established in 2022, the Academy brings together a community of outstanding educators dedicated to enhancing the learning environment across all UMMC schools. Membership is a peer-awarded honor recognizing significant contributions to teaching, innovation, leadership, and scholarship in health sciences education.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lott and Dr. Coats on this well-deserved recognition for their commitment to educational excellence! 👏

10/21/2025

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What began as a small hospital ward in 1955 has grown into a statewide network transforming women’s health. UMMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has led Mississippi’s fight against maternal and infant mortality through innovation, education and care that spans generations. Learn how 70 years of dedication continue to shape care for mothers and families today. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/10/OBGYN.html

10/15/2025

What a wonderful Grand Rounds this morning. Thank you Dr. Marc Mitchell for a wonderful presentation!

10/14/2025

We are excited to be expanding our nurse-midwifery care to UMMC Madison in Canton, MS 5 days a week! We looked forward to providing personalized care for women during and after pregnancy.💙

Mississippi families have a new place to turn for trusted maternal care. UMMC Madison’s new nurse-midwifery clinic (the first fully staffed by certified nurse-midwives!) provides expert, personalized care before, during and after pregnancy. Learn how it’s shaping the future of women’s health in Mississippi: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/10/Midwifery.html