USA Health welcomes new general surgeon
Emily M. Smith, M.D., will care for patients with various conditions that require general surgery including hernias, gallbladder disease and others.
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Featured StoryUSA Health wins second national award for safety improvement
USA Health became one of nine healthcare systems to win the 2024 Human Experience (HX) Achievement Award for SSER® Reduction, achieving a 73% reduction in its system-level serious safety event rate.
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USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital marks more than 1,300 birth tissue donations
Since 2020, Children’s & Women’s Hospital has partnered with teleGen to provide mothers the opportunity to contribute to the development of medical products for wound healing and surgical repair.
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New members welcomed to Patient Family Advisory Council at Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The Patient Family Advisory Council strives to promote effective and respectful partnerships among patients, families, and clinical staff members while also increasing understanding and cooperation.
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Wellness@Work : Hydrating foods to beat the summer heat
It’s also important to avoid or limit foods that have the potential to cause dehydration, discomfort, or digestive issues.
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USA Health Recognizes You: July 16
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.
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In the News: July 16
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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MCI researchers receive gift from Norma Livingston Foundation to study ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer. Only about 20% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when the disease is more treatable.
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USA Health revenue officer elected to national volunteer leadership position
“USA Health is an excellent organization invested in performance improvement, and this award and nomination are a reflection of how that is instilled in their employees,” said Candice Powers, M.B.A., CRCR, CRCA.
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Wellness@Work: How to set a step goal for each day
It's important to consider your individual circumstances when setting a step goal. If you are just starting to incorporate more physical activity into your routine, you may want to start with a lower step goal and gradually increase it over time.
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In the News: July 9
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
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USA Health Cardiology relocates and expands services, adds new providers
“These additions to our team will allow us to treat patients in a timely manner with the best tools and expertise,” said Nasser Lakkis, M.Sc.-M.D., FACC.
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USA Health GME Updates: 90 residents attend orientation
Other updates include inaugural graduation ceremonies for two fellowship programs and Lorie Fleck, M.D., FACS, receiving an award from emergency medicine residents.
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