The vaccine protects against two Influenza A strains and two Influenza B strains, and is an especially important precaution during the pandemic.
"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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Find out what’s new at this year’s Benefits & Wellness Expo, which will be held virtually Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all sessions accessible by Zoom.
USA Health is moving its drive-through COVID-19 testing site from inside the Mobile Civic Center arena to nearby Expo Hall. The new location is set to open Monday, Nov. 2.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in their care of patients and customer service.
The new name for the small baby unit inside USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital was unveiled on Oct. 21, 2020, during a surprise ceremony.
Oncologists are voicing concerns about women postponing their mammograms for fear of being exposed to COVID-19.
The new care access department has the responsibility for pre-service front-end operations at USA Physicians Group’s ambulatory offices, including scheduling, patient check-in and checkout, referral management, template and capacity management, along with training and data management.
USA Health is expanding its services in the community and will begin offering City of Mobile employees, retirees and their dependents flu shots during several weekday clinics at the Mobile Civic Center COVID-19 drive-through testing site scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 26.
The work is the beginning of a $15.2 million project to add 65 beds to the hospital, which provides many unique patient services for our region including burns, digestive health, trauma and stroke care.
Robert “Bobby” Stanford has been named director of facilities management at USA Health University Hospital. Lawrence Gardner previously held that position for 11 years and is retiring next month.
Sutley will perform health screenings of employees, manage infection control and prevention programs, and serve as a communication link for clinical students, clinic employees and hospital committees.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in their care of patients and customer service.