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“The first step of colon cancer prevention is through regularly scheduled screenings,” said Ahmed Abdalla, M.D., medical oncologist at MCI.
The collaboration between USA Health’s Center for Healthy Communities and USA’s Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences will offer opportunities for high school students to examine environmental hazards and their impacts on the health of Gulf Coast residents.
The trauma, acute care, and burn surgeon at USA Health and assistant professor of surgery at the Whiddon College of Medicine was recognized for her tireless dedication to her patients, her community, and public health advocacy.
Three past and present USA Health team members and a medical student are being recognized with local community health awards for their dedication to helping patients and residents lead healthier lives.
The AOA is a medical honor society that recognizes the work of a select group of practitioners each year who are dedicated to healthcare and education.
Introduction to these programs will span pediatric service lines at the hospital and includes patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric emergency center and all other eligible children who meet the age requirements.
More than 350 people attended the 4th annual Doc Rock at the Soul Kitchen. Five local bands with a connection to USA Health or the Whiddon College of Medicine competed in the event, raising thousands for designated health system entities.
Fifty-eight USA staff members, including 29 from USA Health, were honored as nominees and winners of the Christie Miree Outstanding Employee Service Award.
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15, serves as a dedicated time and platform for growing awareness about patient safety and recognizing the work already being done.
At a retirement party in Millie’s honor on Feb. 28, the pup posed for photos, offering dog kisses and even wearing a tiara as well-wishers stopped by to celebrate her and write notes of thanks on a framed photo.
Members of the Mapp Child and Family Life Department organize the event to help bring some of the Carnival spirit.
The Coker family hopes sharing DeVyn’s experience may help others who are fighting similar battles: “God knew that she was the strongest of us all. She is the strongest and most gracious warrior we know.”
