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“Volunteers are at the heart of what we do at USA Health, and this is a wonderful opportunity for young people to have a new experience in a healthcare setting.” —Rebekah Blanchard
Last year, more than 100 student athletes were treated on Saturdays at USA Health for injuries ranging from fractures and tears to sprains and strains.
“It is important to share your knowledge and training with the next generation so they can continue in the practice of caring for others and advancing the field of medicine. That way with every generation it gets better and better.”
Scott worked in private practice for more than 30 years in Georgia and most recently served on the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina as an assistant professor.
Achieving a score of four stars on every measure recognizes that USA Providence demonstrates a commitment to a comprehensive, high-quality culture in the care of cardiovascular patients.
USA Health and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, the flagship of the Gulf Coast, are responsible for a more than $1 billion annual impact on the area’s economy.
The artwork, titled "Tranquil Seascape," will offer a calming presence for the many families, patients and employees who visit the space.
“We believe part of our mission as healthcare providers is to help keep children, their families and everyone in our community as safe as possible,” said Deborah Browning, MSN, RN, CENP.
The opportunity to learn about clinical research deeply influenced Escobar’s decision to stay in the university’s health system for her residency and fellowship as she was able to offer hope to patients and be a part of a field where research is transforming lives.
Santanu Dasgupta, Ph.D., was awarded $423,500 from the NIMHD, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study mitochondrial DNA mutations in the blood of patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.
C.J. Gaston, M.D., completed an independent residency in interventional radiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and two residencies – one for early specialization in interventional radiology and the other in diagnostic radiology – at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
“This is an incredible honor, and no other facility in Alabama outside of one private cardiology office has met this standard,” said Jamie Creel, RN, BSN.
