USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high quality customer service.
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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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One of Us is a series that provides a glimpse into the working world of USA Health, one employee at a time.
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The current COVID-19 surge has depleted donations while also increasing the number of requests for assistance from the Emergency PTO Program.
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Chaplain Kim Crawford-Meeks says the department will offer access to support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those receiving care at USA Health hospitals.
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Ahmed Abdalla, M.D., brings a special interest in gastrointestinal malignancies and phase 1 clinical trials to the Mitchell Cancer Institute.
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The process will create a more efficient and timely system for providers and ensure that follow-up appointments are scheduled.
Specials for USA and USA Health employees include discounts on scrubs and dermatology treatments. Please be sure to bring your employee badge to doctor visits to receive the discount.
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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.
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Congratulations to the five faculty and staff members from USA Health who were selected for Mobile Bay Magazine’s current 40 Under 40 listing.
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Researchers identified MYB as a target protein of interest in the treatment of certain prostate cancer patients.
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Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
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Language translation services are available for patients upon demand in several formats: audio and print in 125 languages and dialects, and video in 40 languages, including American Sign Language.