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Events such as the recent Mardi Gras parades are intended to bring bright moments for patients, families, and staff at Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
Under the MedConnect program, patients are identified for follow-up prior to discharge. Medical student volunteers are assigned to patients and contact parents using software that protects patient health information.
University Hospital is the second hospital in the nation to receive funding from Chiesi USA specifically for community-based stroke education initiatives.
Kris Haskins’ expertise spans clinical operations, policy development, evidence‑based practice, and regulatory readiness. In this new role, he will oversee clinical compliance initiatives and support ongoing efforts to advance patient safety and uphold regulatory excellence across Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
Peter Rippey, M.D., CAQSM, an assistant professor of family medicine, is entering his sixth year working with the Jaguars as a team physician.
A three-time graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Nursing, Natalie Fox has built a career within the academic health system. Her leadership has focused on expanding access to care, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Comprehensive Stroke Center certification represents the highest level of stroke certification, recognizing hospitals with the expertise, technology, and systems required to treat the most complex stroke cases 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
His honors include the Dave Berry Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services Section, the Air Force Medical Service Clinical Excellence Award, the Chief of the Medical Staff Commitment to Excellence Award in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and multiple military commendations.
Ashley Williams, M.D., earns national recognition honoring rising healthcare leaders who are shaping the future of the industry for her wide-ranging commitment to patient care, advocacy, education and community partnership.
In this role, Pace will provide enterprise oversight for the prioritization, planning, and delivery of all major initiatives across USA Health, ensuring projects are aligned with strategic goals, operational capacity, capital investment, and clinical readiness.
Participants will hear from nationally recognized speakers, participate in interactive sessions covering all aspects of trauma care, and network with peers and stakeholders from across the region.
Jeffrey S. LaRochelle, M.D., MPH, comes to the Whiddon College of Medicine from the University of Central Florida, where he most recently held the position of associate dean of academic affairs and professor of medicine.
