News at USA Health

The Edison histotripsy system uses brief high-intensity ultrasound pulses to destroy liver tumors without incisions, needles or long recovery times.

The new role of chief physician executive establishes executive oversight of clinical strategy and performance across the entire USA Health system.

Proceeds from the tournament will directly support Providence Hospital’s efforts to expand services, update technology, and continue providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare for our community.

The USA Health Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and USARAN host these fairs regularly to educate families about resources available to support their needs.

The center offers a full spectrum of care from bariatric surgery and medically supervised weight-loss programs to ongoing lifestyle coaching from registered dietitians.

A board-certified and fellowship trained pathologist, Ateeqa Mujeeb Ullah, M.D., focuses her research on benign and malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Ronald M. Brooks, M.D., led the third surgery performed in Alabama in which a mastectomy patient received MENTOR MemoryGel Enhance Breast implants, the first and only implant line specifically designed for women with larger breasts following mastectomy.

As director of patient safety, Becky Pomrenke, MSN, RN, leads a team of patient safety coordinators and oversees patient safety operations at University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital and Providence Hospital.

Device companies like Stryker often seek out University Hospital to be among the first to use new medical technology because of its skill in treating complex conditions and providing the highest level of patient care.

The town halls, which have drawn as many as 50 participants, are designed to strengthen trust and build relationships between the medical community and local residents.

The newly renovated unit will provide hospital-based hospice care, offering specialized, compassionate support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families in a comfortable, dignified setting.

This year’s program is designed for advanced practice providers, nurses, medical and nursing students, community health workers, social workers, case managers, and allied health professionals. The conference has been approved for 6.3 CEU contact hours by the Alabama Board of Nursing.