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The benefits of kangaroo care for newborns include a stable heart rate, improved oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, and often increased milk production for the mother, research shows.
Developed by the American Heart Association, special training kits allow students to practice on a manikin while watching skills performed correctly on video, a research-proven way to learn lifesaving CPR.
Surrounded by young magnolias and other native plants, the Mapp Family Campus is home to Baldwin Family Medicine and USA Health specialty care providers, plus the Baldwin County Surgery Center.
Research by Tyler McDonald, M.D., showed that in patients ages 8 to 17 with upper extremity fractures who were presenting for initial treatment, caregivers overestimated the children’s pain. To a lesser degree, caregivers overestimated the children’s stress and underestimated physical function.
Recurring urinary tract infections in men could signal a more serious issue.
USA Health will share its experiences in caring for 22-23 weekers with the rest of the world and gain knowledge from other centers that do the same.
The Bridge Program has expanded beyond pregnancy to encompass care for pediatric patients with medical complexities, including hospice and palliative care for children admitted to Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
“I am proud of supporting the University of South Alabama’s educational mission for 39 years, during which I contributed to training and graduating over 90 neurologists serving our area and all over the country.”
“I am looking forward to my continued work to enhance the quality of care we offer our patients, while also improving our own job satisfaction and wellness.”
Arts and Casts invites a local artist to USA Health Orthopaedic Surgery once a week to brighten the day for young patients who are recovering from fractures.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit critical needs at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, the only academic cancer research and treatment facility on the upper Gulf Coast.
Members of the leadership team at USA Health took time to pen heartfelt messages of gratitude to our nursing staff.
