University, MS
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University, Mississippi
- University, Mississippi is a community located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is home to the main campus of the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, which is the largest university in the state. The community is part of the Oxford, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- University, Mississippi is located in the northern part of the state, near the border with Tennessee. It is approximately 85 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee.
History[edit | edit source]
- The University of Mississippi was founded in 1848, and the community of University grew up around it. The university has played a significant role in the history of the state and the nation, particularly in the areas of civil rights and higher education.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- University, Mississippi is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- University of Mississippi Medical Center: This is the state's only academic health science center. It includes six health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health related professions, graduate studies and pharmacy.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi: Located in nearby Oxford, this is a regional medical center that provides comprehensive diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services.
- North Mississippi State Hospital: This is a regional psychiatric facility that provides services to individuals living in the northern part of the state.
Education[edit | edit source]
- The University of Mississippi is the primary institution of higher education in University, Mississippi. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, and is known for its schools of law, pharmacy, and business.
Culture[edit | edit source]
- University, Mississippi is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes a strong tradition of Southern literature and music. The community is home to the William Faulkner House, where the Nobel Prize-winning author lived and wrote many of his most famous works.
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Mississippi | |
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