Specials for You: July 2024
July specials for employees include discounts on treatments and savings on skin care procedures and products. Please be sure to bring your employee badge to receive the discount.
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Featured StorySculpture honoring Mapp family dedicated Dec. 19 in Fairhope
Artist Casey Downing Jr. was commissioned to create the piece that depicts Fairhope philanthropist Louis Mapp and Cullen Potter, a patient Mapp met while volunteering to rock newborns in the NICU at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
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USA Health welcomes new general surgeon
Emily M. Smith, M.D., will care for patients with various conditions that require general surgery including hernias, gallbladder disease and others.
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USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital marks more than 1,300 birth tissue donations
Since 2020, Children’s & Women’s Hospital has partnered with teleGen to provide mothers the opportunity to contribute to the development of medical products for wound healing and surgical repair.
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New members welcomed to Patient Family Advisory Council at Children’s & Women’s Hospital
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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Wellness@Work : Hydrating foods to beat the summer heat
It’s also important to avoid or limit foods that have the potential to cause dehydration, discomfort, or digestive issues.
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USA Health Recognizes You: July 16
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.
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In the News: July 16
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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MCI researchers receive gift from Norma Livingston Foundation to study ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer. Only about 20% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when the disease is more treatable.
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USA Health revenue officer elected to national volunteer leadership position
“USA Health is an excellent organization invested in performance improvement, and this award and nomination are a reflection of how that is instilled in their employees,” said Candice Powers, M.B.A., CRCR, CRCA.
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Wellness@Work: How to set a step goal for each day
It's important to consider your individual circumstances when setting a step goal. If you are just starting to incorporate more physical activity into your routine, you may want to start with a lower step goal and gradually increase it over time.
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In the News: July 9
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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USA Health Cardiology relocates and expands services, adds new providers
“These additions to our team will allow us to treat patients in a timely manner with the best tools and expertise,” said Nasser Lakkis, M.Sc.-M.D., FACC.
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