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USA Health Insider is a weekly newsletter featuring news and insights for employees of USA Health as we fulfill our mission to help people lead longer, better lives. Please submit your story ideas to Carol McPhail at [email protected]

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MCI Hope Pediatric Oncology Infusion
Pediatric oncology infusion moving to Mitchell Cancer Institute

A new infusion suite called the Hope has been developed specifically for pediatric oncology patients at MCI. The new Hope suite is decorated in an ocean theme and equipped with electronic tablets and televisions to help distract and entertain young patients during what can be hours-long treatments.

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University Urology
University Urology participates in national quality of care monitoring program

Designed by the American Urological Association, the Quality Registry (AQUA) is a powerful tool for urologists to observe the course of a disease, understand variations in treatment and outcomes, and examine factors influencing prognosis and quality of life. It can also help urologists describe patient care patterns, monitor safety and harm, and enable them to review and compare data with their peers.

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Bridge program
A nurse’s commitment to NICU families brings Bridge program to life

While working as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Rene Sprague, RN, MSN, recognized that these patients needed special support. In 2017, Sprague, along with Brian Brocato, D.O., a maternal-fetal medicine physician, established the Bridge Program at Children’s & Women’s in Mobile.

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Michael Chang, M.D.
Message from leadership: Dr. Michael Chang

Quality, safety and patient-centered care make up the foundation of our commitment to our patients here at USA Health. We are embarking on an ongoing journey towards high reliability built upon a culture of safety.

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