USA Health plans to establish processes and protocols for safe and efficient vaccine distribution in the region with a goal of providing 5,000 doses to the people of Peru.
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“These additions to our team will allow us to treat patients in a timely manner with the best tools and expertise,” said Nasser Lakkis, M.Sc.-M.D., FACC.
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Healthcare providers can refer homebound patients for the COVID-19 vaccine at usahealthvaccines.com.
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Gabrielle Lett is a champion for other sick children after surviving a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
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To wear a mask properly, make sure it covers both the nose and mouth.
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No appointments needed for new COVID-19 vaccine clinic located on the third floor of the USA Health Strada Patient Care Center.
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Following mass vaccine events for thousands of teachers, bus drivers and school staff, USA Health was awarded a Learning Leading Award from Mobile County Public Schools for its efforts to protect the community from the spread of COVID-19.
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With school ending this week for thousands of students in the Mobile area, now is the time to make sure your children age 12 and up are vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The Hope Cup golf tournament, to be held May 27, benefits the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Endowment at the Mitchell Cancer Institute.
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USA Health is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to those who seek care in the emergency department at University Hospital and those who are hospitalized there.
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USA Health marked a milestone today on the Alabama Gulf Coast, giving its 50,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Hundreds of area residents received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from USA Health at the community-based clinic held in partnership with the City of Mobile and area leaders.
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Thousands of educators and school support staff signed up for appointments to receive the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine at the one-day clinic. See the gallery of photos.