Children with medical complexity are a growing population, as more infants and children are surviving with congenital anomalies, genetic syndromes, and other medical conditions that previously would have been fatal in the first year of life. Early identification of disease, advancement in treatment modalities, and improvement in neonatal care have resulted in higher survival rates.
The USA Pediatrics Complex Care Clinic has received recognition as Alabama’s primary site for the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Advance Care for Children with Medical Complexity, a national quality improvement project with the purpose of improving the quality of life for children with medical complexity, the well-being of their families, and the cost-effectiveness of their care.
Our physicians are also educators in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama. Visit the Department of Pediatrics to learn about its academic mission and residency program.
Meet the providers who treat patients at this location.
The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, sought to explore why cervical cancer is more aggressive in women of African ancestry than it is in women of European ancestry.
Since becoming CEO, Browning has expanded the hospital’s child life program to provide daily pediatric emergency center coverage and created new outreach roles to bridge healthcare gaps for underserved communities.
Targeted to neurologists, primary care providers, rheumatologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, residents, students and allied health professionals, the symposium offers a multidisciplinary learning environment focused on collaborative care and evidence-based practice.
Our calendar lists special events and regularly scheduled classes separately. To display a list of upcoming classes, select the "Classes" option above or visit Events, Classes and Support Groups at USA Health.
