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Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, and Tyler McDonald, M.D., showcased USA Health’s growing commitment for innovation and excellence in pediatric and complex spine care.

“It’s a specialty where you often encounter complex and challenging cases that require critical thinking and decisive action, sometimes being the last line of support in life-or-death situations,” said Sagar Kumar, M.D. “That sense of responsibility and the ability to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families really motivate me.”

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.

“I am deeply honored to serve as USA Health’s CEO for the opportunity to give back to the place that has given me so much,” said USA Health CEO Natalie Fox, DNP. “My commitment is to lead with purpose and a clear sense of responsibility to our employees, our patients, and our region.”

Advisory councils such as the one at Children’s & Women’s Hospital promote effective and respectful partnerships among patients, families, and clinical staff members while increasing understanding and cooperation among those groups.

Practicing yoga consistently offers multiple physical and mental benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, boosted immunity, and reduced stress.

Attendees enjoyed a tailgate dinner catered by Sonny's BBQ before cheering on the South Alabama Jaguars in the football game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

“Hypertension is the single largest contributor to death and affects about 50% of U.S. adults,” said Julie Groom, MSHA, BSN, RN, director of cardiology at USA Health Providence Hospital. “Of the adults that are aware of their hypertension, about 80% do not have it under control. This gives patients an additional option to help control high blood pressure.”

W. Johnson Hardy III, M.D., is the first fellowship-trained vascular surgeon employed at USA Health, the health system for the University of South Alabama. He is one of five surgeons who recently returned to Mobile and USA Health after completing advanced fellowship training.

Justin Ellerman, M.D., completed his internal medicine residency and chief year at the USA Health, where he discovered a passion for academic medicine and mentoring future physicians. His motivation for joining USA Health is twofold: a commitment to patient-centered innovation and a love of teaching.

Benefits-eligible employees are required to use Employee Navigator during open enrollment to confirm benefit elections, update dependent demographics and make any updates to beneficiary designations for life insurance.