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The retreat provides chaplains a much-needed getaway to reflect and recharge, learn self-care strategies, and build community with others in their field.

Even mild dehydration can lead to fatigue, sluggishness, and headaches—symptoms that are easy to mistake for ordinary “winter tiredness.”

Members of the grounds department, under the supervision of Fred Lincoln, certainly all have green thumbs and hearts of gold as they creatively plan, maintain, and add spectacular touches to our surroundings.

USA Health employees are making an impact in our community. Learn about some of their recent service and outreach projects.

USA Health regularly recognizes employees for excellent patient care and customer service, and marks the special events that celebrate them.

USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.

Through involvement in national discussions like the Beazley Symposium on Health Care Law and Policy, USA Health physicians such as Candice Holliday continue to advance the academic health system’s mission of improving health outcomes on the Alabama Gulf Coast and beyond.

Monetary donations allow Feeding the Gulf Coast to stretch its budget. With a $1 donation, Feeding the Gulf Coast can provide five meals to local families in need.

Nearly half of all car seats are used incorrectly, which can reduce their effectiveness in protecting children during a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Holidays often help parents and caregivers experience a sense of normalcy and help them connect with other families going through the same experience,” said Rachel Stanley, RN. “It can help new parents bond as they celebrate life and hope.”

Halloween is more of a national holiday at the hospital, with events organized throughout the day by the Mapp Child and Family Life staff.

Inspired by her own “brace buddy,” Mia Van Sittert began learning about the organization and decided to raise money to donate bears to other children.