News at USA Health

Richard Menger, M.D., M.P.A., and Jai Thakur, M.D., gave oral presentations and poster presentations at this year’s annual meeting for the Southern Neurosurgical Society.

J. Harrison Howard, M.D., praised the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute's multidisciplinary clinic that focuses on melanoma.

Brittany Brown, R.N., M.S.N., director of operations for internal medicine, was selected for her dedication and professionalism, as well as for representing the very best of the profession.

Philip Almalouf, M.D., pulmonologist and assistant professor of internal medicine, and Brittany Brown, R.N., M.S.N., director of operations for internal medicine, are among the 12 honorees who have been tapped as leaders in education, awareness and action.

The Versa HD allows for greater accuracy, ease of setup and shorter radiation treatment times.

The award, given to a senior scientist of Asian origin who has made significant contributions to cancer research, was presented on April 16 during the annual meeting.

Little Flower Catholic School students were wowed by their tour of USA Health's cancer research facility.

As the only academic cancer research and treatment facility in lower Alabama, the MCI serves the upper Gulf Coast region, which is spread across four states, with some patients traveling more than two hours to receive treatment.

Voting for this year’s awards starts Wednesday, May 3, at VoteNappies.com and runs through May 28.

USA Health volunteers are an integral part of providing care and make an important impact on the community.

Sherry Fryman, RN, M.S.H.A., said she is excited to partner with the staff of University Hospital, the Mobile community, and the University of South Alabama as she takes on her new role.

Higher rates of autism, particularly in historically underserved groups, indicate a growing need to bridge gaps in services, and USARAN is making a difference.