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

Members of the Mapp Child & Family Life Program hosted the event that drew more than 100 former and current patients and families of children who lost their battles to cancer.

Tabitha English was nominated by colleagues who praised her exceptional professionalism, compassion, and proactive approach to her job duties.

Mark A. Ward Jr., M.D., will perform procedures such as gallbladder removal, appendectomies, and abdominal wall/inguinal hernia repairs. He will be based primarily at USA Health Providence Hospital.

William Ricks, M.D., will surgically treat diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and chest.

In the United States, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, and early detection is key. The Think Pink Tea is an effort to educate the community on the importance of screenings, and to support those who have been diagnosed with the disease.

Blake Van Court, M.D., said practicing in an academic health system helps keep him updated on new technologies and advances in medicine, helping his trainees become great physicians.

Starting Oct. 1, minors under the age of 16 will need parental or guardian consent in most cases to receive medical, dental or mental health services in Alabama.

With so many fast, healthy, inexpensive, tasty and variable options, skipping the most important meal of the day shouldn’t be one of them.

By promoting conversations around mental health and sharing tools for support, USA Health emphasizes that everyone can help prevent suicide.

USA Health employees are required to receive an annual/seasonal influenza vaccine or provide proof of an approved medical or religious exemption as part of their condition of employment.

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