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The opportunity to learn about clinical research deeply influenced Escobarâs decision to stay in the universityâs health system for her residency and fellowship as she was able to offer hope to patients and be a part of a field where research is transforming lives.
âWe believe part of our mission as healthcare providers is to help keep children, their families and everyone in our community as safe as possible,â said Deborah Browning, MSN, RN, CENP.
The artwork, titled "Tranquil Seascape," will offer a calming presence for the many families, patients and employees who visit the space.
Combating loneliness can be as simple as greeting strangers.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.
The beauty of greeting a stranger and offering a smile and a word of kindness is that while you boost your own happiness levels, you could also make a new friend.
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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âI enjoy the procedural aspect of pulmonary and critical care medicine, and I wanted to learn all the cutting-edge procedures,â he said, âso I did an extra fellowship in interventional pulmonology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I am excited to bring all these new procedures to South Alabama.â
By intentionally seeking out and incorporating blue spaces into your daily life, you can enhance your overall well-being and cultivate a greater appreciation for the natural world.
This monthâs safety behavior is part of the universal skill âSpeak up for Safety.â
USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute recommends prostate cancer screening beginning at age 50 for men of average risk, and at age 40 for African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer, which puts them at a higher risk.
