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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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.
In his presentation, Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, shared findings from a collaborative study focused on reducing complications in spine surgery, particularly at the lumbosacral junction.
"It is crucial that we continue to educate and collaborate with others on strategies that will help reduce the burden of HPV-related cancers, particularly in medically underserved areas like ours in South Alabama," said Casey Daniel, Ph.D., M.P.H.
“Empowering our families to feel more like a parent in the NICU, when bonding can feel limited, is so important in our roles as NICU caregivers,” said Rachel Stanley, RN, NICU nurse and parent educator.
Winners in each category will be announced in the July 16 issue of Lagniappe, with an awards ceremony planned for Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.
