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On May 15, as Matroy waited to be discharged, he talked with those who helped him battle the novel coronavirus and welcomed his wife to his room. Her arms open wide, she leaned over his bed and hugged him tight, whispering in his ear through a medical mask.

Embracing new technology quickly was one way that students and faculty at the USA College of Medicine adapted to the many changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic

USA Health is pleased to present the third publication of the USA Health magazine that shares news and feature stories from all facets of our health system.

It’s a frightening experience for a parent - having to take their child to the emergency room for a broken bone and worse, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Savannah Strachan’s fear turned into a reality on the morning of April 10.

She now joins USA Health as part of the trauma team with a passion for quality of life outcomes for burn patients. She is also interested in abdominal wall reconstruction and pursuing cardiopulmonary trauma research.

The new center has 38 examination rooms and three expansive trauma bays. To increase efficiency, CT and X-ray imaging are located within the center.

Slauterbeck, who has an almost 30-year career in orthopaedics, envisions a more diverse department where he plans to promote and recruit staff, residents and medical students. He also plans to build on the foundation already in place for providing exceptional patient care.

This will only let USA Health know people are interested in receiving a vaccine. It will NOT generate an appointment for vaccination.

Fleming’s story of struggle, success and service has inspired millions around the world. An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, Fleming is assistant debate coach at Harvard University and Founder/CEO of the Harvard Diversity Project.

Located at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, the biobank provides complete histology services; collection, processing and storing of biospecimens; and DNA and RNA extraction for biospecimen quality control.

Donnellan, who is double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology- head and neck surgery, has special interests in skin cancer reconstruction, laser resurfacing, facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty.

Fleming’s story of struggle, success and service has inspired millions around the world. An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, Fleming is assistant debate coach at Harvard University and Founder/CEO of the Harvard Diversity Project.