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Children’s of Mississippi is located at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. It is the only hospital in the state devoted exclusively to the care and treatment of sick and injured youngsters. Children's of Mississippi houses the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma unit, pediatric intensive care and cardiac intensive care units and our pediatric surgical suite is the only one of its kind offering inpatient clinical care for a wide range of specialty surgeries. The spectrum of care ranges from well-child care for healthy newborns to comprehensive care for cancer, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, allergies, diabetes and numerous other childhood illnesses.

11/13/2025

Caring for our youngest patients — support Children’s of Mississippi during Day of Giving! On this special day, we invite you to make a difference with a gift to Children’s of Mississippi, where every dollar helps provide expert care, comfort and hope for children and families across our state. Give today at umc.edu/dayofgiving.

11/12/2025

🥳 The newly renovated Priscilla and David O’Donnell Cardiac Step-Down and Medical-Surgical Unit at Children’s of Mississippi is now open! Designed with kids and families in mind, the space offers brighter rooms and a more comforting environment for care. Thanks to generous donors and dedicated teams, young patients across Mississippi now have an even better place to heal. 🌈💛

11/11/2025

About 1 in 10 kids has a food allergy — that’s about two children in every classroom. 🍎 Learn practical steps from Healthy Children to help your child stay safe at school, from allergy action plans to preventing exposure and recognizing early symptoms: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/managing-food-allergies-at-school-information-for-families.aspx

11/08/2025

Bright outfits, big confidence and holiday sparkle — our Peppermint Prance Tween Fashion Show was the place to be. ✨
Yesterday, tweens hit the runway in their festive best while the music, lights and cheering guests turned the afternoon into a full-on holiday moment. From sweet treats and kid-favorite sips to selfie stations and hands-on make-your-own fun, we were excited to kick off the holiday season in such a fun way! 🎉😍

11/06/2025

A generous gift from the Ware Foundation is helping Children’s of Mississippi patients born with cleft lip, palate or other craniofacial differences get even more of the care they need. 💙
This support will advance treatment and research at UMMC’s Stephanie and Mitchell Morris Center – the only accredited craniofacial program in the state.
Early intervention makes such a difference for eating, breathing, hearing and speech, and this gift directly fuels that mission. Learn more 👉 https://www.umfoundation.com/2025/11/05/benefiting-children-6/

11/04/2025

🥳 Three cheers for Hollywood! The Children’s of Mississippi team celebrated the hospital’s facility dog turning three with a birthday paw-ty. From comforting patients to sharing tail wags and smiles, Hollywood makes every day a little brighter. 🐾💛

10/31/2025

“You’ve got a friend in me “ – that was the message from Mississippi House Speaker Jason White and his team to Children’s of Mississippi patients this Halloween. Dressed as characters from the “Toy Story” movies, they brought Halloween surprises to patients at the state’s only children’s hospital.

10/29/2025

Halloween should be full of fun — not frights! Healthy Children, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, shares expert tips to help keep trick-or-treating safe for kids of all ages. From choosing the right costume to crossing the street safely, these reminders help ensure everyone enjoys a worry-free night. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx

10/15/2025

💙 We’re proud to share this story from the Children's Hospital Association highlighting two of our own! Sisters Logan and Erin Dorsey turned their experiences as sickle cell patients at Children’s of Mississippi into nursing careers filled with hope and compassion. Their story shows how care can come full circle.
Read more: https://www.childrenshospitals.org/news/childrens-hospitals-today/2025/10/sisters-sickle-cell-battles-sparked-nursing-careers

10/14/2025

What does a healthy relationship look like for teens? Respect, trust, communication and individuality are key. But it’s just as important to recognize red flags in unhealthy or even abusive relationships. This expert guidance from Healthy Children, the American Academy of Pediatrics’ parenting site, offers tips to help teens build strong, safe connections. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Expect-Respect-Healthy-Relationships.aspx

10/09/2025

⛳️ Last week, a few PGA Tour pros took a break from the greens to make some very special visits! Aaron Wise, Vince Covello and Anders Albertson stopped by Children’s of Mississippi to spend time with patients before the Sanderson Farms Championship. 💙

10/08/2025

🤖 Kids are turning to AI chatbots for more than quick answers — some even see them as “friends.” But what happens when the advice they get is wrong or even harmful? Healthy Children explains what parents should know and how to talk with kids about this new technology. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/are-ai-chatbots-safe-for-kids.aspx

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2500 N State St
Jackson, MS
39216

Telephone

+16019841000

Website

https://www.umc.edu/Childrens

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