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Children’s & Women’s Hospital delivers more babies than any other hospital on the upper Gulf Coast of Alabama and remains the region’s leader in births, with more than 2,700 deliveries annually.
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“I was drawn to internal medicine because of the broad scope of the field and the ability to develop long term relationships with patients and help them navigate our complex medical system,” said Thomas Coleman, M.D.
“Knowing what to do clinically is only part of the task doctors are entrusted with. The best care is provided only through the combination of medical knowledge, compassion for the concerns of the patient and their family, honest communication, and time spent educating and empowering them to best care for themselves or their loved one.” — Theodore Millette II, M.D.
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The Whiddon College of Medicine marked an exciting construction milestone with a beam signing ceremony.
“We are filled with optimism that this sweet 8-year-old boy will be a responder to the medication,” Melissa Perez-Garcia, M.D., said, “and won’t have to think about insulin injections or blood glucose checks for at least two more years.”
USA Health Integrative Health and Wellness is offering hands-on cooking classes focusing on seasonal favorite soups, spices and holiday fare.
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In the past year, participation in The Basics grew by 290%, a milestone United Way leaders attributed to Children’s & Women’s Hospital’s commitment to bringing educational programs directly to patients and families.
"I am emotionally drawn to my patients and their families, as parents go through rough times during a child’s illness and stay in the pediatric intensive care unit. I feel if I am empowered with knowledge, skills, and good communication, I will be able to support them by treating their children," said Mohammad Sabobeh, M.D.
