USA Health is the first health system in Alabama and one of fewer than 100 nationwide to offer the groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for liver cancer.
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Each year, healthcare facilities qualify for awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association that demonstrate how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients.
NICU nurse manager Cathy McCurley took part in the 2024 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Nurse Manager Fellowship program and wrote the article for her capstone project.
USA Health is the first health system in Alabama and one of fewer than 100 nationwide to offer the groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for liver cancer.
The study explores how certain immune markers can help guide treatment for a rare but serious form of cancer known as anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Since 2022, the Watson Henderson Higher Achievement Award has provided educational support to inspiring young adults who exemplify perseverance, academic excellence, and a commitment to self-advocacy in managing their health and education.
“This tournament is more than a great day of golf; it’s a meaningful way to support our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve,” said Rick Metzger, MMHC, BSN, CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital.
Richard J. Gualtieri, M.D., brings a wealth of experience to the health system, with clinical expertise spanning general oncology — particularly lung, breast, and colorectal cancers — as well as blood cancers and nonmalignant blood disorders.
“Academic medicine allows me to stay involved in teaching, engage in research and continue evolving as a clinician. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and a shared pursuit of excellence,” said Gerardo Eman, M.D.
“Research consistently shows that camps and recreational programs are essential therapeutic interventions that can improve health outcomes, emotional well-being, and quality of life for children and their families,” said Kim Thompson-Yates, who leads the Mapp Child and Family Life Program.
Funded by a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health, LAPOP operates through a mobile RV clinic that travels to Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, and Escambia counties.
The event, now a local tradition, brings together cancer survivors, loved ones, and community members for a morning of movement, remembrance, and celebration.
“This is an exciting step forward in understanding how ovarian cancer cells thrive in the acidic environments that tumors create,” said Kevin Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of research for gynecologic oncology at MCI, and corresponding author of the study.
