USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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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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USA Health Insider is a weekly newsletter featuring news and insights for employees of USA Health as we fulfill our mission to help people lead longer, better lives. Please submit your story ideas to Bernie Dorrough at bdorrough@health.southalabama.edu.
March 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.
![USA Health Children’s & Women’s to host first NICU Reunion since 2019](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/211001-babyjason-7.jpg?20230321110746)
The NICU Reunion serves as a celebration of life and a reminder of hope for the caregivers “who were never willing to give up, even when the chances of progress were bleak.”
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Bassam Bassam, M.D., recently presented at the CNSA annual meeting and will be presenting at two upcoming national conferences.
![Ten students match at USA Health from the Whiddon College of Medicine](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/52754089819_389face25b_k.jpg?20230320153742)
Match Day is an annual event where future physicians at medical schools across the United States and Canada simultaneously learn where they will be completing their residency training
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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in
the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, and it’s
largely attributed to the fact that it doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s
very advanced. That makes your regular screenings even more important.
![Watch Us Grow: New operating rooms at University Hospital](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/360651/230320-uh-or-13.jpg?20230320151559)
Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
Great Catch awards are given to employees for instances in which they spoke up for safety, escalated concerns, and went above and beyond the scope of their typical job duties. Each quarter, Safety MVPs are chosen for recognition from all Great Catch award winners for each USA Health facility.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.
![In the News: March 21](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/IMG_4464.jpg?20230320151818)
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
![Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project to study LGBTQ+ community needs](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/359653/taking-survey.jpg?20230313154829)
The LGBTQ+ Community Needs Survey will gather information on the lived experiences and demographics of LGBTQ+ persons in the region, with a goal of helping identify needs related to health, program development, services and safety.
![Wellness@Work: Yoga at your desk to revitalize your day](https://marketingassetstorage.blob.core.windows.net/news/_newsCard1x/359923/stretch.jpg?20230314124627)
This break during your workday can help clear your mind, stretch tight muscles and help you get through your day more stress-free.