News at USA Health

The team of faculty, fellows, and medical students from the Department of Neurosurgery gave a total of 10 presentations.

Since 1983, the Department of Senior Services has honored Alabamians ages 60 and older for their outstanding contributions to the lives of older members of their communities.

Although cervical cancer rates have significantly decreased in recent decades, Alabama remains one of the states most impacted by the disease.

In the announcement, Becker’s said, “These physician leaders play a pivotal role in advancing patient safety, maintaining high quality standards, bridging the gap between leadership and medical staff, and managing risk."

Mobile Bay Magazine named three representatives from USA Health and the Whiddon College of Medicine to its annual 40 Under 40 class. Honorees are residents under the age of 40 who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to the Mobile Bay area.

New hands-on cooking classes focusing on an introduction to plant-forward diets, choosing healthy carbs, eating healthy proteins, and making healthy (and tasty!) breakfasts are scheduled for January through March.

Michael L. Sternberg, M.D., will lead the organization, which provides representation for more than 1,000 physicians practicing in Mobile County to the state’s medical association and advocates for many public service programs.

Presented during an event in Birmingham in December, the award was part of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama’s $1.125 million investment in state-based research in 2024.

Since 2018, Project Inspire has served the community with a program that utilizes a robust curriculum to provide education, exposure and new experiences for select teens in the juvenile justice system.

Update: The first Walk with a Doc will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, at 8:30 a.m. at the University of South Alabama Student Rec Center, with more walks to follow every month.

Artist Casey Downing Jr. was commissioned to create the piece that depicts Fairhope philanthropist Louis Mapp and Cullen Potter, a patient Mapp met while volunteering to rock newborns in the NICU at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.

“Having a healthy respect for these injuries and staying informed on the various types of neonatal birth fractures that can occur – especially the rare ones – are important,” said Tyler C. McDonald, M.D.