The certification recognizes the IT department’s use of applied digital technology strategies to improve clinical efficiencies and outcomes in the health system.
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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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For the convenience of parents and caregivers, USA Health is planning special Saturday pediatric COVID-19 vaccine events for children ages 5 and older at Strada Patient Care Center on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11.
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The benefits team at USA Health will host pop-up events to provide information and answer questions about employee benefits.
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The work by Annelise Wilhite, M.D., and the Gynecologic Oncology Lab at the MCI was awarded the Best Fellow Presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society recently.
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The findings, published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology, highlight the health hazards of nicotine intake, including an enhanced susceptibility to cancer.
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Each week, we capture images from construction, expansion and renovations occurring across USA Health.
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“I am extremely proud that our health system and employees continue to lead vaccination efforts on the upper Gulf Coast,” said Michael Chang, M.D., chief medical officer for USA Health.
This week’s specials for 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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Jess Mullens, M.D., will treat patients for a variety of orthopaedic issues including sports injuries, foot and ankle fractures, ligament and tendon problems and arthritis.
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USA Health now offers two in-house molecular oncology tests for cancer patients that can detect mutations directly from tumor tissue and cytology specimens.
USA Health researchers and clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on many health-related topics in the news.
The benefits team at USA Health will host pop-up events to provide information and answer questions about employee benefits.