In this issue, you’ll meet Ocean Kelly, who was born with a rare genetic disorder; hear from leaders in medical education and student affairs at the Whiddon College of Medicine; learn about menopause care available at USA Health; and celebrate with Providence employees as they joined the health system.
Stay up to date on the latest news from our providers, facilities and researchers at USA Health.
Medical students interested in neurosurgery, particularly those attending medical schools without a dedicated neurosurgery residency program, often face limitations in terms of available projects, resources and research support.
“We believe it is important for our staff to see their patients thrive after their cancer journey and incredibly important for families whose outcome was not positive to know that we have not forgotten their child.” — Beth Abston, CTRS, child life specialist
When an infant is placed inside a baby box, an alarm alerts staff members at the hospital.
Since 2018, Project Inspire has served the community as a hospital-based injury prevention program that utilizes a robust curriculum to provide education, exposure, and new experiences to teens.
“I am grateful for what life has given me and I want to give back to the community. In the end, it is not about what I have or what I have accomplished, but it is about what I have given back,” said USA Health hospitalist Kim Phuong Thi Nguyen, D.O.
During the height of the pandemic, Danny Rickert and members of his family volunteered during mass vaccine clinics held on Saturdays for thousands of Mobile County Public School System educators on the floor of the civic center arena.
Research shows that 59% of children cannot tell the difference between a real gun and a fake gun, according to SafeKids Worldwide.
The Alabama chapter of the American College of Surgeons held its annual conference jointly with the Mississippi chapter and featured speakers from across the region, including surgery faculty from the Whiddon College of Medicine.
Steven G. Miller, M.D., will care for patients in trauma surgery, critical care and acute-care surgery settings at USA Health University Hospital, home to south Alabama’s only level 1 trauma center.
“When my wife and I moved to Birmingham for my residency, we knew that we would ultimately return to Mobile,” Travis Goodloe III, M.D., said. “We are both lifelong Mobilians, and this is the community where I have always wanted the impact of my career as a physician to be, just like my grandfather.
“Volunteers are at the heart of what we do at USA Health, and this is a wonderful opportunity for young people to have a new experience in a healthcare setting.” —Rebekah Blanchard
Last year, more than 100 student athletes were treated on Saturdays at USA Health for injuries ranging from fractures and tears to sprains and strains.
