GO Teal and White campaign to raise awareness about cervical cancer
USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute is urging women in Alabama to continue their regular screenings for cervical cancer.
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Featured StoryChildhood cancer survivor turned social worker, Katelyn Tillman helps patients at Children’s & Women’s Hospital
"My experience of being in the hospital at a young age has given me a unique perspective on the types of support they need during what can be a very difficult and scary time,” said Katelyn Tillman.
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Results from ovarian cancer study at MCI published in The Lancet Oncology
USA Health research demonstrating that a vaccine made from patients’ own tumors could extend the lives of women with late-stage ovarian cancer, particularly those without a BRCA gene mutation, has been published in the December 2020 issue of The Lancet Oncology.
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U.S. Navy honors hospital for supporting COVID-19 operation
The flag recognized the support, leadership and sacrifice of the dedicated employees of USA Health University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Technology used in COVID-19 vaccines has been around for decades
The mRNA technology used to create the two COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may seem new but it has a decades-long history with scientists.
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USA Health vaccinates 1,268 employees against COVID-19
USA Health teams drew on processes honed at the drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Mobile Civic Center to organize the vaccination effort, which followed the Alabama Department of Public Health allocation plan in which healthcare workers, first responders and nursing home residents are prioritized in the distribution.
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USA Health expands pediatric cardiology care with new specialist
Nair’s areas of expertise include congenital heart disease, fetal cardiology, arrhythmia and diseases such as obesity and high cholesterol.
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A message to employees about the COVID-19 vaccine
A message to employees about the COVID-19 vaccine from USA Health Chief Medical Officer Michael Chang, M.D.
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In the News: Dec. 22 edition
USA scientists and clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of news topics, including COVID-19.
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USA Health employees receive holiday gift of blankets
On Friday, USA Health provided more than 4,200 employees with gift blankets ranging from red and beige to forest green, all embroidered with the USA Health logo.
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Faculty needed for the USA College of Medicine Primary Care Pathway Program
Faculty members are now being recruited to help students excel in this new reality as part of the recently launched Primary Care Pathway Program at the USA College of Medicine.
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COVID-19 vaccinations begin at USA Health
Employees at USA Health have begun to receive the newly approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just hours after shipments arrived in Mobile.
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In the News: Dec. 15 edition
USA Health was highlighted in news reports recently regarding the new Fanny Meisler Trauma Center and the COVID-19 vaccine.
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