The trauma, acute care, and burn surgeon at USA Health and assistant professor of surgery at the Whiddon College of Medicine was recognized for her tireless dedication to her patients, her community, and public health advocacy.
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“We could not be prouder of our residents. They've worked so hard and truly earned their top choices,” said Haidee Custodio, M.D., pediatrics residency program director at USA Health.
The event, set for March 22, raises funds to assist dialysis patients in need.
Five local bands with a connection to USA Health or the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine competed in the battle-of-the-bands event, raising money for their designated health system entity.
During the interview, they discussed the nursing clinical ladder program, plus the integration of neonatal and pediatric transport teams at Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
During the visit, players and cheer leaders were divided into groups and fanned out across the hospital, visiting multiple areas. Some of the players sent greetings from the doorways of patients who were too sick to leave their beds.
Sharon Ezelle, MSN, RN, CPHQ, will serve as a strategic partner to medical staff leadership, clinical leaders and executive teams to foster collaboration and support the mission, vision and goals of the health system.
“These roles further unite our three hospitals – Providence Hospital, University Hospital and Children’s & Women’s Hospital – under one umbrella for patient quality, performance improvement, and safety to better standardize the delivery of care,” said Nathan Polite, D.O., FACS, FACOS, health system associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer for surgery.
Charles L. Rodriguez-Feo, M.D., a third-generation physician, holds the highest level of hand surgery certification (CAQ) and is board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
"My experience of being in the hospital at a young age has given me a unique perspective on the types of support they need during what can be a very difficult and scary time,” said Katelyn Tillman.
“The resource fair will give families and professionals an opportunity to stop by and speak face to face with representatives from agencies and organizations who can help to guide them to the resources they need most,” said Michelle McDaniel, USARAN director.
USA Health’s Division of Neonatology is developing standardized guidelines, acquiring a neonatal-specific video laryngoscope to improve procedural success, and implementing educational tools to promote equitable care practices.
The team of faculty, fellows, and medical students from the Department of Neurosurgery gave a total of 10 presentations.
