During the visit, players and cheerleaders were divided into groups and fanned out across the hospital, visiting multiple areas. Some of the players sent greetings from the doorways of patients who were too sick to leave their beds.
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“I look forward to using the knowledge and skills I gain from this program to advocate for improved healthcare services in rural communities, especially those in Mobile and along the Gulf Coast,” said Janel Lowman.
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The Comprehensive Stroke Center, to which the late Shelia Ross dedicated her energy, knowledge and passion, received a plaque recognizing her numerous contributions to raising awareness and improving stroke care.
Themed "Chaplaincy Beyond Religion," chaplains from Saad's Healthcare, Mobile Police Department, Singing River Hospital and USA Health enjoyed a day of rejuvenation.
“I chose to work in academic medicine so that I could stay up to date on the latest clinical guidelines and surgical techniques. I love working with my mentors as my colleagues. I also enjoy teaching medical students and residents about the field of OB-GYN,” said Hannah Alford, M.D.
“We have all the stakeholders present at the table. The next steps will include implementation of strategies, measuring outcomes, and evaluating effectiveness,” said Ashley Williams Hogue, M.D., a trauma surgeon at USA Health and director of the USA Health Center for Healthy Communities.
“Quite simply, I was asked many times to step into bigger roles, and I always said ‘yes.’ I love challenges, solving problems and collaborating with others to improve processes,” said Rick Metzger, Providence Hospital CEO.
“With the crisis that exists in rural healthcare, USA Health believes our mission extends to supporting the rural facilities and communities in our southwest Alabama region,” said Liz Kirby, MSHA, MBA.
