News at USA Health

Six USA Health staff members were recognized this week with the Exceptional Citizenship Award by Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

Before the installation of the new machine, the next available appointment for a scan at one of our hospitals was longer than we wanted it to be. Now, the goal is to be able to schedule an appointment within just a few days.

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.

In an opinion article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, leaders in the field of molecular pathology advocate for the standardization of gene product naming among medical professionals and scientists.

While most cases of cancer occur by chance, it’s estimated that 5 to 10 percent of cases can be linked to an inherited genetic variant that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Researchers at the Center for Healthy Communities at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine explored this topic and have published a report to answer two critical questions.

USA Health will host a mass vaccination event at the Mobile Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, focusing on educators. All vaccine recipients will be required to have appointments.

USA Health hosted Brandon Fleming for its inaugural event to celebrate the significant societal contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to commemorate Black History Month.

In an effort to help relieve patient concerns, USA Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has added the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Division.

USA Health – Midtown is a two-story, 10,000-square-foot facility that initially will serve patients seeking care for endocrinology/diabetes as well as ear, nose and throat/facial plastic surgery needs.

The Westphals traveled to Gulf Shores, Ala., in early September for what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation at the beach with their families. The getaway went awry when their 6-month-old baby developed a life-threatening condition that required immediate emergency treatment.

Calling on USA Health colleagues in information technology, quality management, family medicine and other departments, a small group quickly launch a COVID-19 testing operation in just 48 hours.