Mobile Bay Magazine named three representatives from USA Health and the Whiddon College of Medicine to its annual 40 Under 40 class. Honorees are residents under the age of 40 who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to the Mobile Bay area.
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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.
Car seat technicians can determine if children are in the right seat for their age and size, and explain the importance of registering car seats with the manufacturers so owners can be notified if there is a recall.
The best place to start is to discuss your exercise plans with your primary care provider. This can include sharing which activities you want to participate in and whether they need to be modified because of certain diseases or previous injuries.
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
Kenny Sylvester, self-described as a kid himself, says a childlike approach is best when calming patients in the pediatric emergency department.
Andrew Romeo, M.D., has a focus on deep brain stimulation, epilepsy, brain tumors and spinal surgeries.
