The research, led by Chandrani Sarkar, Ph.D., recently was published in the British Journal of Cancer. It provides the first evidence that neuropeptide Y promotes the growth and progression of colon cancer.
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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Nabin R. Karki, M.D., will focus on treating patients with prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer.
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August 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.
Frontline staff and residents, both clinical and nonclinical, can volunteer to become safety coaches and work with their peers to reinforce safety tools.
“She has served as a mentor for countless nurses through the years. Her legacy of passion for patient-centered care will carry forward with all she has touched,” said John V. Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for medical affairs at the University of South Alabama and dean of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
The exhibit will be on display in the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library’s lobby from Aug. 22 to Sept. 23, with special events planned for Sept. 6-8.
Live webinars provide a great opportunity for USA and USA Health employees to learn more about retirement and start preparing financially for the future.
“You can save time and effort by having your computer help with organizing and analyzing data, and the more your computer can do for you, the better,” said Cory Myers, planning analyst for USA Health.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high quality customer service.
More than 50 staff members at USA Health clinics entered the “Extra Paydays in July” event, an employee engagement activity hosted by the Physicians Group.