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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.

“It has been nice to come back to the place where it started. I had some excellent mentors, and hopefully I can be that for the next generation,” said Michael Fesenmeier, M.D.

USA Health is the only health system in the area to offer vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), an advanced approach to hysterectomy that removes the uterus through the vagina, with no abdominal incisions.

Located at USA Health University Hospital, the new center provides consultations within 24 hours, rapid diagnostic imaging, less invasive procedures for faster recovery and medical management to prevent kidney stones.

“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.