By Danny Barrett Jr University of Mississippi Medical Center

JACKSON – The Phil Hardin Foundation, a statewide education philanthropy organization based in Meridian, has pledged $2.5 million for a new building for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute over the next 10 years, continuing a tradition of giving to the University of Mississippi Medical Center that stretches back more than 30 years.

The education of future generations of health care professionals working to improve outcomes from and access to advanced cancer care fits the foundation’s focus on enhancing educational opportunities and communities. The Phil Hardin Foundation has supported UMMC on other projects, including the Children’s Hospital Capital Campaign, Base Pair program and other academic areas.

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