News at USA Health

The award, given to a senior scientist of Asian origin who has made significant contributions to cancer research, was presented on April 16 during the annual meeting.

Little Flower Catholic School students were wowed by their tour of USA Health's cancer research facility.

As the only academic cancer research and treatment facility in lower Alabama, the MCI serves the upper Gulf Coast region, which is spread across four states, with some patients traveling more than two hours to receive treatment.

Voting for this year’s awards starts Wednesday, May 3, at VoteNappies.com and runs through May 28.

USA Health volunteers are an integral part of providing care and make an important impact on the community.

Sherry Fryman, RN, M.S.H.A., said she is excited to partner with the staff of University Hospital, the Mobile community, and the University of South Alabama as she takes on her new role.

Higher rates of autism, particularly in historically underserved groups, indicate a growing need to bridge gaps in services, and USARAN is making a difference.

University Hospital received a Level I trauma center certification from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

USA’s College of Nursing, which has nearly 4,000 enrolled students, started with an enrollment of 60 students and four faculty members.

William Richards, M.D., professor and chair of surgery at the Whiddon College of Medicine, and Richard Rieske, M.D., a fifth-year surgery resident at USA Health, wrote Chapter 12: Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for GERD.

Shannon Scaturro, M.S.H.A., M.S.N., CRNA, FACHE, will work with USA Health Chief Executive Officer Owen Bailey, M.S.H.A., FACHE, to plan and develop strategic initiatives and operational performance that support USA Health’s mission, vision and values.

Acquiring Providence Health System will allow USA Health to enhance capabilities across its tripartite mission of education, research and clinical care.