A graduate of the USA College of Medicine, Michael Francavilla, M.D., said he chose pediatric radiology because “the patients are the most vulnerable and yet the most resilient.”
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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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Eight poster presentations covered findings on multiple cancer types at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in New Orleans.
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New workforce development initiative offers full-time pay and benefits for trainees.
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Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
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USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high quality customer service.
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USA Health researchers and clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on many health-related topics in the news.
This week’s 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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USA Health providers and staff have been named finalists in the 2022 Nappie Awards. Help them win by voting once per day, per category starting Wednesday.
Ben Estrada, M.D., Natalie Fox, D.N.P., and Bobbie Holt-Ragler, D.N.P., are being honored with Mobile Health Leadership Awards.
As part of the study, Annabelle Fonseca, M.D., M.H.S., and her group will conduct in-depth interviews and coordinate focus groups with patients, caregivers, health administrators, community health workers, and primary care and specialist physicians.
Cherish Fletcher will provide community members with general information, guide callers to resources, and offer opportunities for training and consultation for parents and professionals.
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Faculty from the USA College of Medicine and others from across the United States gave presentations and participated in a panel that addressed controversies involved in a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.