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The executive committee guides NNPQC’s mission by setting national priorities, advising on quality improvement initiatives, and supporting programs that help hospitals and health systems deliver the safest, highest-quality care possible for mothers and infants.
Only three of 113 car seats checked at the event had been installed correctly, said Courtney Thomson, RN-NIC, community education outreach coordinator for Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
The survival rate for esophageal atresia has improved significantly, due to advancements in surgical techniques and medical care, with most survivors living full and active lives. Still, the rare condition requires a well-trained surgical team and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
The Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC), a global network of leading organizations committed to integrating nutrition, culinary, and lifestyle education into healthcare, featured USA Health’s program in a national email campaign as a model for medical education.
Through involvement in national discussions like the Beazley Symposium on Health Care Law and Policy, USA Health physicians such as Candice Holliday continue to advance the academic health system’s mission of improving health outcomes on the Alabama Gulf Coast and beyond.
The award, established in memory of longtime University of South Alabama trustee and MCI founding champion Mayer Mitchell, is presented annually to an emerging research leader at MCI following faculty committee review.
Inspired by her own “brace buddy,” Mia Van Sittert began learning about the organization and decided to raise money to donate bears to other children.
Halloween is more of a national holiday at the hospital, with events organized throughout the day by the Mapp Child and Family Life staff.
“Holidays often help parents and caregivers experience a sense of normalcy and help them connect with other families going through the same experience,” said Rachel Stanley, RN. “It can help new parents bond as they celebrate life and hope.”
Nearly half of all car seats are used incorrectly, which can reduce their effectiveness in protecting children during a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Monetary donations allow Feeding the Gulf Coast to stretch its budget. With a $1 donation, Feeding the Gulf Coast can provide five meals to local families in need.
“It’s a specialty where you often encounter complex and challenging cases that require critical thinking and decisive action, sometimes being the last line of support in life-or-death situations,” said Sagar Kumar, M.D. “That sense of responsibility and the ability to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families really motivate me.”
