JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will receive more than $2 million from the Roots & Wings Foundation to grow its certified nurse-midwife program.
Officials said the gift, which totaled $2,145,000, made it possible to immediately hire two certified nurse midwives who were already working within the Medical Center as labor and delivery nurses.
Founded in 2020 by Judy and Gordon Faulkner, the Roots & Wings Foundation is dedicated to helping children “grow strong from the roots up.” Since its inception, Roots & Wings has contributed nearly $4 million to UMMC, with a focus on improving care for children up to age three.
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“Roots & Wings is happy to partner with UMMC in support of young children and their families,” said Shana Dall’Osto, executive director of the Roots & Wings Foundation. “UMMC knows better than we do what will help moms and babies in Mississippi thrive – that’s why we choose to give in an unrestricted, trust-based way. We’re thrilled to support midwifery care, group prenatal care, and other work that gives young children strong roots so they can live healthy, happy lives.”…