Emily M. Smith, M.D., will care for patients with various conditions that require general surgery including hernias, gallbladder disease and others.

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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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.

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.

It’s also important to avoid or limit foods that have the potential to cause dehydration, discomfort, or digestive issues.

USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in caring for patients and providing high-quality customer service.

USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.

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.

“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.

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.

USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.
“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.

Other updates include inaugural graduation ceremonies for two fellowship programs and Lorie Fleck, M.D., FACS, receiving an award from emergency medicine residents.