To celebrate the last week of Black History Month, the University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion honors our very own history makers at our beloved institution. This timeline has been compiled to celebrate the contributions of African Americans at the USA College of Medicine and USA Health while also acknowledging that we have a long way to go toward true inclusion and equity.
Since 1983, the Department of Senior Services has honored Alabamians ages 60 and older for their outstanding contributions to the lives of older members of their communities.
The team of faculty, fellows, and medical students from the Department of Neurosurgery gave a total of 10 presentations.
USA Health’s Division of Neonatology is developing standardized guidelines, acquiring a neonatal-specific video laryngoscope to improve procedural success, and implementing educational tools to promote equitable care practices.
“The resource fair will give families and professionals an opportunity to stop by and speak face to face with representatives from agencies and organizations who can help to guide them to the resources they need most,” said Michelle McDaniel, USARAN director.
Although cervical cancer rates have significantly decreased in recent decades, Alabama remains one of the states most impacted by the disease.
