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 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.
Murphy M. Walters, M.D., will focus on treating upper and lower extremity fractures, pelvic fractures, post-traumatic hip arthritis and bone infections, and will perform total hip replacements.
The winner for 2024 is Gwenn Moring, a medical assistant at the Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) Imaging Center.
Marc Manix, M.D., FAANS, says his surgical interests lie in oncology, spine, trauma, and critical care medicine.
The state-of-the-art systems combine advanced AI and acquisition software with intuitive workflow, allowing patients to be more comfortable during their procedures and providing the latest in imaging performance.
Natalie Bath, M.D., will treat patients with cancers related to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas, and the endocrine system.
Considered a breakthrough, pulsed field ablation uses pulsed electric fields to efficiently isolate the pulmonary veins for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Because the mechanism of cell death is non-thermal, the risk of collateral structure damage is potentially lower.
