Nathan Cole always wanted to serve his fellow Marines. Now, as one of those rare individuals diagnosed with ALS in his 30s, he is taking on a new role to support them.
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“We know this program has a positive, lasting impact on the teenagers and the patients and staff members they assist,” said Rebekah Blanchard, director of volunteer services at USA Health.
“The sports physical day that USA Health partners with MCPSS to provide to high school athletes is a pinnacle of our relationship,” said Peter Rippey, M.D., CAQSM.
MCI will host its annual Par 3 Golf Tournament on June 12, with proceeds directly benefiting cancer research, patient care services, and support programs like the ones that helped Kristen Sayles through her journey.
“My vision is for us to be known not only for what we’ve achieved, but also for what we continue to pursue with compassion, collaboration, and excellence,” said Benjamin Estrada, M.D., interim chair of the Department of Pediatrics at USA Health.
USA Health’s inclusion reflects its reputation as an organization that empowers new graduates to thrive in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment.
More hands-on cooking classes focusing on Mediterranean, Sicilian and Tex-Mex cuisine are scheduled to begin soon.
Less than half of children ages 14 and under wear helmets. Some common reasons for not wearing helmets include discomfort, a perceived lack of necessity, or the belief that a given activity is not dangerous.
“The outpouring of love from all over Alabama and Mississippi for resources for the Spiritual Health and Counseling Department has been an amazing experience,” said Chaplain Kim Crawford Meeks.
Kasey Barnhill was rushed to USA Health University Hospital after an all-terrain vehicle accident left her fighting for life. She suffered multiple fractures of her vertebrae, punctured lungs and severe blood loss, among other injuries.
“With early intervention and prevention, we can change outcomes. This program is focused on stopping violence before it starts,” said Ashley Williams Hogue, M.D., trauma surgeon and director for the Center for Healthy Communities.
“The more I talk to the kids in Project Inspire, the more inspired I am for our future,” said Antwan Hogue, M.D., Project Inspire co-founder, mentor and an internal medicine physician at USA Health
Growing up with both parents as pediatricians shaped her interest in the field, as she saw firsthand the positive impact it can have on a community.
