A native of Romania, Bianca Vamesu, M.D., finds neonatology challenging and rewarding. She just completed a three-year perinatal/neonatal fellowship.
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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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The deadline for nominating employees for the Christie Miree USA National Alumni Association Outstanding Employee Awards is August 13.
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Modern seating, new food stations and wider offerings now are available to visitors and employees at the University Hospital Azalea Café.
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Students who were in sixth through 12th grades in February 2020 are invited to take an anonymous online survey as part of a study on COVID-19 and mental health.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high quality customer service.
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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The cost for season tickets starts at $90 for faculty and staff, with multiple price points and seating options available.
USA Health researchers and clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on many health-related topics in the news.
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Healthcare providers can refer homebound patients for the COVID-19 vaccine at usahealthvaccines.com.
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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New holidays for USA Health in the coming year include Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.