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Students who helped create the mural include Paige Benson, Bella Bruijn, Claire Cannon, Delaney Cepeda, Lauren Hartwell, Caroline Hitpas, Gabriella Jones, Karidyn Mckenzie, Caroline Miller, Abbey Moree, Avalee Moree, Arya Orlik, Narayani Patel, Jean Pearson, Linnie Grace Stacey and Molly Wood.
The grand rounds presentation explored the evolution of patient-reported outcome measures as essential tools for enhancing individual patient care.
The presentation emphasized the critical role of timely renal biopsy in identifying and treating lupus nephritis, particularly in atypical presentations where standard markers may appear normal.
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.
Stephanie Grabowsky, Becky Pomrenke were recognized for driving transformational change in patient safety, operations and culture at USA Health
“One of our driving goals with this outreach event is to help prepare parents and caregivers for many of the hazards they may encounter with their children,” said Courtney Thomson, RN-NIC, USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
Proceeds from Local Goodness support the expansion of pediatric interventional radiology services — a minimally invasive medical specialty that uses imaging to treat conditions such as biopsies, central line placements and joint procedures.
People are protected if they have two doses of MMR vaccine, lab proof of immunity, or a prior measles infection diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If someone is not protected, contact a healthcare provider right away as the MMR vaccine may be provided within 72 hours of an exposure.
Justin Manley, M.D., FACS, will practice the full spectrum of vascular surgery, but with a special focus on complex limb salvage.
Menger presented USA Health’s spinal deformity program as a real-world case study, demonstrating how a mid-sized academic health system can successfully build a high-volume center for complex spinal conditions.
Minye Seok, M.D., was the only representative from Alabama at the conference.
