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Mississippi man overcomes childhood illness to work in pathology

Jason Dill was critically ill as a baby and initially misdiagnosed, according to the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Pathologists at Children’s of Mississippi eventually identified the true cause of his health issues. Today, Dill works in UMMC’s Department of Pathology, just steps from where his life changed.

His story highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and perseverance. Learn more about his journey at UMMC news.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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