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“This award is not given lightly,” said Donald E. Williamson, M.D., president and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association. “It reflects not only a record of exceptional service, but also the lasting influence of a leader who has shaped the future of healthcare in Alabama. We are proud to honor Owen Bailey for his lifelong commitment to advancing health and transforming lives.”
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Devin Hudson, CRNP, and Katie Morrison, PA-C, who both work at USA Health orthopaedic surgery, were students when they first met in 2017 on a medical mission trip to Costa Rica. A year after their mission trip, the two would become colleagues at USA Health.

The only dedicated Delivery Care Nurse team in Mobile and Baldwin counties consists of eight nurses, some specializing in lactation, devoted to increasing the bond between mother and baby through skin-to-skin contact.

In her role, Gurganus will provide genetic testing and counseling to cancer patients who have personal or family histories of cancer, or have known hereditary cancer syndromes.
USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital cafeteria menus for the week of Dec. 23.
Members of the 2019 class were honored at an event this week in downtown Mobile.
These employees have been recognized for their leadership, dedication and quality of customer service.

Isabel Kessler, PA-C, M.P.A.S., physician assistant in neurosciences at USA Health, will present on the evaluation of a first-time seizure, discussing the prognosis and if medication is necessary.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile.
USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital cafeteria menus for the week of Dec. 16.

Cancer researcher Natalie R. Gassman, Ph.D., has been named the recipient of the 2019 Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Cancer Research.
USA Health makes the news in topics ranging from varicose veins to new moms.