Mississippi has the highest kidney failure rate in the United States. UMMC in Jackson is the state's only kidney transplant center and its only pediatric dialysis program — but it offers one of the shortest kidney transplant wait times in the country.
UMMC has one of the shortest kidney transplant waiting times in the United States for both children and adults. If you or your child needs a kidney transplant, ask your nephrologist about a referral to UMMC's transplant program — being in the right state may work in your favor.
Children's of Mississippi at UMMC is the only pediatric dialysis program in the state and provides the full range of kidney care for Mississippi children, including transplant.
Families in the Mississippi Delta and rural areas may be able to do follow-up nephrology appointments by telemedicine between in-person visits at UMMC. Ask the pediatric nephrology team whether virtual visits are available for your child's situation.
Families in northern, eastern, and southern Mississippi may find it more practical to access care at centers in neighboring states, particularly for second opinions or highly specialized programs.
UMMC is Mississippi's only kidney transplant center. Its wait times are among the shortest in the United States — a meaningful advantage for Mississippi patients.
UMMC offers a nocturnal dialysis program: treatments run 8–10 hours overnight while you sleep, compared to 3–4 hours at a daytime clinic. This allows patients to work, attend school, and maintain their daily routine. Ask your nephrologist if you're eligible.
Browse kidney disease studies currently recruiting participants in Mississippi on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Do not wait to contact your nephrologist. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER first.