“Academic medicine allows the opportunity to impact the future of medicine by helping to train the next generation of doctors,” said Evans. “In addition, the collaboration between attendings and residents alike, provides for better, more thorough and comprehensive care for patients.”

Winners in each category will be announced in the July 16 issue of Lagniappe, with an awards ceremony planned for Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.
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"I am deeply committed to not only advancing the science of cancer treatment but also to amplifying the voices of those who need it most—our patients," said Jennifer Y. Pierce, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G.

These honors reflect the center’s outstanding commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and superior patient outcomes.

The sold-out event featured contortionists and stilt walkers, fire breathers and a delicious buffet served under a giant white tent filled with carnival-inspired decorations.

Every ticket purchased and sponsorship secured will help bring ECMO services to the Gulf Coast region, turning this event into a true opportunity to create a life-changing impact in the community.
Since opening in 1990, the school within the hospital has served more than 35,000 children. Anne M. Vella, Ph.D., founder of ClassAct, is retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA) is the professional association for some 7,000 physicians of all specialties throughout Alabama. MASA held its annual session recently in Orange Beach.
Price Sessums, M.D., will provide orthopaedic surgical care with a focus on sports medicine; arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip; and shoulder arthroplasty.

With faster scan times, advanced imaging capabilities, and an environment designed to help patients feel more at ease, the new MRI is a significant investment in both technology and patient-centered care.

“Transportation obstacles or the cost of a hotel room should not be barriers that determine the survival of those needing cancer treatment,” said Arif Kamal, M.D., MBA, MHS, chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society.

Bayside Academy teacher’s cooking class experience at USA Health leads to collaboration to help second graders apply hands-on skills for healthy eating.

Cardiovascular Surgery, which joined USA Health in 2024, earned the three-year reaccreditation in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing, peripheral arterial testing and peripheral venous testing.