Danny Rickert will continue to assist state leaders in making healthcare policy decisions, ensuring access to care and addressing health challenges in Alabama.
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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.
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Annabelle Fonseca, M.D., M.H.S., said the research will focus on a systems-based approach to identify patients at risk of developing upper GI cancers and allow for early intervention and improvements to care.
Andrew Romeo, M.D., has a focus on deep brain stimulation, epilepsy, brain tumors and spinal surgeries.
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Kenny Sylvester, self-described as a kid himself, says a childlike approach is best when calming patients in the pediatric emergency department.
Megan McCaul, M.D., a third-year surgery resident at USA Health, recently presented an abstract at the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Conference in Montreal, Canada.
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Caitlin Marshall, M.D., addresses why women deal with some GI issues more often and discusses options for treatment available at USA Health’s Digestive Health Center.
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Most recently, Whetstine was a senior vice president and chief information officer for Adventist Health, a company with 30,000 associates in more than 24 hospitals. He also previously served as vice president for Cerner Corporation, the world’s leading healthcare IT firm.
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Pediatric intensivist Mukul Sehgal, M.D., M.B.A., FAAP, works in the pediatric intensive care unit and often sees children who are gravely ill. He is motivated by the ability to help those patients have improved outcomes.
Lactation consultants will promote interactive learning during the free classes, which are open to the public.
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Annabelle L. Fonseca, M.D., M.H.S., F.A.C.S., was chosen for the Jeffrey and Joan Matthews Developing Leaders Program at Digestive Disease Week, a meeting of GI professionals held May 6-9 in Chicago. Only one recipient is selected per year.
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Research shows that new mothers are often at risk for serious — and sometimes life-threatening — complications after childbirth, according to the March of Dimes.
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Bonding with parents by making skin-to-skin contact as soon after birth as possible is one of the best things new families can do to create lasting connections.