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.
The North American Skull Base Society is the most prestigious skull base society in the United States and gathers academic research contributions from all over the world.
More than 450 guests attended the event as a commitment to patients, survivors, advocates, and the friends and family of those impacted by breast cancer.
A Night Honoring Healers, presented by the USA Foundation, is an inspiring evening honoring the remarkable stories of our USA Health team members in action as they provide exceptional, compassionate care to our patients.
“I love helping mothers through their pregnancy journey and delivering babies. I often say that I am in the one field of medicine where we bring life into the world," said Allison Casey Calhoun, M.D.
“Leaders will need to transition from manager or director to coach, creating opportunities to intentionally and actively listen to what their team members have to say.”
“We are urging parents and caregivers to make sure their infants are immunized against RSV,” said Benjamin Estrada, M.D.
The hospital is selling live, 6-foot Frasier fir trees to be displayed Dec. 2-31. Sponsorships are $500 per tree with a limited number available. The deadline to order is Friday, Nov. 15.
“This award demonstrates our team's commitment to providing the right care for our stroke patients each and every time, which leads to the best possible outcomes for those we serve,” said Rick Metzger, MMHC, BSN, assistant administrator and interim CEO of USA Health Providence.
“The insights gained could also help save more lives in the future and improve outcomes for children experiencing cardiac arrests,” — Mukul Sehgal, M.D., MBA, FAAP
USA Health is one of 18 sites in the nation enrolling patients in the ReInvigorate Study, which will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new system to increase diaphragm strength and improve ventilation weaning for patients.
"Selection is a testament to our entire team from nursing to physical therapy to advanced practice providers. We are very proud of the level of complex care we are able to provide here, locally, at USA Health, in Mobile, Alabama," said Richard Menger, M.D., MPA.
“This award is affirmation that our team in internal medicine is making a difference. They motivate me, they make it all worth it, and I'm grateful for their individual contributions,” Brittany Brown said.
