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Led by the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama , the group helped care for patients at Kibogora Hospital, a rural referral hospital in southwest Rwanda in East Africa.
The spring meeting of the Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists attracted hundreds of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Sandestin, Florida, recently.
The lecture was presented at the 13th Course on Nephropathology and Glomerular Diseases, an international program featuring leading pathologists and nephrologists and attended by more than 250 physicians and students.
Child Safety Day aims to empower families with knowledge, skills, and resources to help prevent injuries and promote healthy, safe environments for children at home and in the community.
Moreno-Walton looks forward to joining the fellowship of recognized scientists worldwide and leveraging the opportunity to bring collaboration, grant opportunities and career development to colleagues and trainees at USA Health and the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.
Students who helped create the mural include Paige Benson, Bella Bruijn, Claire Cannon, Delaney Cepeda, Lauren Hartwell, Caroline Hitpas, Gabriella Jones, Karidyn Mckenzie, Caroline Miller, Abbey Moree, Avalee Moree, Arya Orlik, Narayani Patel, Jean Pearson, Linnie Grace Stacey and Molly Wood.
The grand rounds presentation explored the evolution of patient-reported outcome measures as essential tools for enhancing individual patient care.
The presentation emphasized the critical role of timely renal biopsy in identifying and treating lupus nephritis, particularly in atypical presentations where standard markers may appear normal.
Stephanie Grabowsky, Becky Pomrenke were recognized for driving transformational change in patient safety, operations and culture at USA Health
“One of our driving goals with this outreach event is to help prepare parents and caregivers for many of the hazards they may encounter with their children,” said Courtney Thomson, RN-NIC, USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
Proceeds from Local Goodness support the expansion of pediatric interventional radiology services — a minimally invasive medical specialty that uses imaging to treat conditions such as biopsies, central line placements and joint procedures.
People are protected if they have two doses of MMR vaccine, lab proof of immunity, or a prior measles infection diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If someone is not protected, contact a healthcare provider right away as the MMR vaccine may be provided within 72 hours of an exposure.
