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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Most people describe insomnia as problems with getting to sleep, staying asleep, and/or waking up too early. Almost always, the answer is not taking a sedative, but rather changing their behavior.
We regularly share images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health's locations.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
“Owen is a true servant leader who understands the importance of meeting the needs of our team members and the community,” said John V. Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Whiddon College of Medicine.
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Only about 20% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when ovarian cancer is more treatable.
Rachel Seaman, M.D., and Nathan Polite, D.O., will work with existing programs to create and lead projects that drive improvements in quality, safety and patient satisfaction.
During the yearlong program, residents spend rotations being exposed to a variety of experiences including adult medicine, pediatrics, critical care, ambulatory care, and administration.
If you set the oven to 400 degrees and roast almost any vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper, they will come out great. Canned tomatoes plus onions or garlic make a great sauce for shrimp, sausage or meatballs.
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
June 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.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. It’s estimated that about 1 in 8 will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
