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Amanda Meier, D.O., one of the first four students who helped launch Kentucky’s COVID-19 relief program, spent eight days at River’s Bend Retirement Community, caring for residents who tested positive for the virus.
USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute recommends prostate cancer screening beginning at age 50 for men of average risk, and at age 40 for African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer, which puts them at a higher risk.
“I enjoy the procedural aspect of pulmonary and critical care medicine, and I wanted to learn all the cutting-edge procedures,” he said, “so I did an extra fellowship in interventional pulmonology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I am excited to bring all these new procedures to South Alabama.”
“We know that the earlier interventions can begin, the better the outcome will be for the child and family.”
“Working with people who ask you questions all day challenges you to stay up to date on current practices, and in return, that makes you a better physician for your patients,” said Frederick J. Rossi, D.O.
Garlapati – known as Dr. G to his patients and their families – also treats children and adolescents with complex medical needs, including those who were born prematurely and may have spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit.
“Natalie is a true servant leader with a head and a heart for continuously seeking to improve the quality of the healthcare we deliver to our patients,” said John V. Marymont, M.D., MBA, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, lectured about USA Health’s team-based approach to reducing complications in complex spine deformity care.
Each year, healthcare facilities qualify for awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association that demonstrate how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients.
“Kim has made a huge difference in the lives of our staff and patients in a very short amount of time,” said Kerry Flowers, director of organizational development. “I think I speak for everyone at USA Health when I say I cannot imagine our organization without her.”
“I love having conversations to empower teens to make the healthiest choices they can. And a bonus for me, having conversations with teenagers all day is always interesting and always fun.”
The University of South Alabama won Best Local College while USA Health was voted Best Local Company to Work for (Over 50 Employees) in the 2024 Lagniappe readers’ choice contest.
