USA Health employees electing to donate PTO must submit the request online using the University’s Document Routing Procedure. PTO donations are voluntary.

Winners in each category will be announced in the July 16 issue of Lagniappe, with an awards ceremony planned for Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.
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Although the deadline was Oct. 30, 2020, vaccine clinics are scheduled at USA Health University Hospital through Friday, Nov. 6.

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Tinsley Chavers, R.D., C.D.C.E.S, is the first diabetes educator to join the OB/GYN department. In her role, she will help manage preexisting and gestational diabetes for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies.

Persing will discuss the most recent guidelines for lung cancer screening as well as the use of robotic bronchoscopy, now available at USA Health, for immediate lung cancer diagnosis.

Called “Canteen,” the support group offers separate Zoom meetings for pre-teens, teens and their parents each month, no matter where they receive treatment.

The vaccine protects against two Influenza A strains and two Influenza B strains, and is an especially important precaution during the pandemic.

Find out what’s new at this year’s Benefits & Wellness Expo, which will be held virtually Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with all sessions accessible by Zoom.

USA Health is moving its drive-through COVID-19 testing site from inside the Mobile Civic Center arena to nearby Expo Hall. The new location is set to open Monday, Nov. 2.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in their care of patients and customer service.

The new name for the small baby unit inside USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital was unveiled on Oct. 21, 2020, during a surprise ceremony.

Oncologists are voicing concerns about women postponing their mammograms for fear of being exposed to COVID-19.