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Alabama’s Perinatal Quality Collaborative is a network of stakeholders that aims to improve pregnancy and infant outcomes through identifying and quickly improving problems through implementation of research-based best practices.

She has led multiple clinical trials related to antivirals and is extensively published in peer-reviewed journals. She currently serves as editor of infectious diseases for Scientific Reports, the fifth most-cited journal in the world.

“I wanted to stay on the Gulf Coast, and I really love working with students and residents,” said Carly McRae, M.D., who is also an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Whiddon College of Medicine. “Staying at USA was a very natural choice for me!”

The American Cancer Society (ACS) advises men to begin annual screenings starting at age 50 for those who are at average risk, or age 45 for men who are considered high risk.

Trained technicians can help determine if children are in the right seat for their age and size, and they can explain the importance of registering car seats with manufacturers, so owners can be notified when and if there is a recall.