USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in their care of patients and customer service.
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The Patient Family Advisory Council strives to promote effective and respectful partnerships among patients, families, and clinical staff members while also increasing understanding and cooperation.
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Four OB-GYN physicians and a nurse practitioner will treat patients at the new location on Old Shell Road.
One of Us is a series that provides a glimpse into the working world of USA Health, one employee at a time.
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Children’s & Women’s Hospital employees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to be eligible to win a monthly drawing.
The following specials are exclusively for University of South Alabama and USA Health employees. Please be sure to bring your employee badge to receive the discount.
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During medical school, Tyler McDonald, M.D., realized he had a passion for treating children’s medical needs.
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J. Harrison Howard will work with the Clinical Trials office to help advance and expand oncology clinical trials at the MCI and at USA Health.
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New technology at the Mitchell Cancer Institute enables physicians to capture better images of patients with PET and CT scans, making it easier to detect cancer.
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The Biotek Cytation 7 was purchased with funds raised at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute’s Celebrate Hope gala.
Santos Nuno was honored for her excellent work ethic and for going above and beyond for her co-workers and patients.
While callers must dial all 10 digits to make local calls, the five-digit internal dialing still will work.
One of Us is a series that provides a glimpse into the working world of USA Health, one employee at a time.