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Health Care News Archive
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Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety
USA's Dr. Kimberly Zlomke discusses how to care for yourself, and talk to your children. 'Anxiety is a common emotion,' says Zlomke. ...
April 10, 2020 -
USA Giving Day Raises $534,671
More than 1,700 donors supported scholarships, research, athletics and USA Health programs during the third annual USA Giving Day. ...
February 19, 2020 -
Simulated Conditions, Real Results
USA healthcare students begin training in the newly opened Simulation Building using high-tech, low-stress manikins. ...
February 14, 2020 -
South Teams Up With Yale on Mosquitoes
The ultimate goal of the West Nile 4K Project and research at USA is to develop life-saving vaccines and therapeutics. ...
December 9, 2019 -
Taking On One of Life's Interrupters
At South, an emerging leader in dysphagia research is investigating treatments for people who have difficulty swallowing. ...
December 9, 2019 -
Medical Student Secures Sock Donation
Corey Phillis is making sure patients cared for at the USA Student-Run Free Clinic leave on solid footing with a new pair of socks. ...
September 17, 2019 -
Encouraging Diversity in Physician Workforce
South's inclusion programs are yielding results — 20 percent of the 2023 medical class is black, Latino or Native American. ...
September 9, 2019 -
Medical Students Awarded Scholarships
Four students at USA College of Medicine awarded Blue Cross Blue Shield scholarships. ...
August 23, 2019 -
Nurse Practitioner Residency Debuts
The College of Nursing's $2.6 million grant is designed to address a shortage of primary care physicians in underserved communities. ...
August 22, 2019 -
Nursing Instructor's Wristband Research Recognized
Tyler Sturdivant's research is recognized by the Nephrology Nursing Journal. ...
July 31, 2019 -
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury
Allied health and nursing students help survivors in the recovery process at the Bright Ideas Traumatic Brain Injury camp. ...
July 25, 2019 -
Meeting Patients Where They Are, in Peru
South P.A. students travel to South America to treat patients in a country with one of the highest rates of cervical cancer. ...
June 28, 2019 -
Online RN-to-BSN Offered at South
Registered nurses can complete the professional courses for a bachelor's degree in one year. Nursing scholarships are available. ...
May 6, 2019 -
At Her Beginning, She Sought End Answers
Nursing senior Natalie Williams, driven by the death of her grandfather, focused on palliative care for her Honors College thesis. ...
April 29, 2019 -
New MBA Offered for Health Care Professionals
South's Master of Business Administration program will offer a concentration in health care leadership with a flexible schedule. ...
April 26, 2019 -
Two Minutes Apart, But Rarely Separated
Twin medical students Ethan and Thomas Boyd challenge each other on the field and preparing for class: 'It tends to elevate us.' ...
April 1, 2019 -
Match Day 2019: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Senior medical students from the College of Medicine open letters revealing where they will continue their education. ...
March 17, 2019 -
5 Ways to Cope with the Time Change
It may be tempting, but don't hit snooze or take naps this weekend. You'll be better off on Monday, says a USA sleep specialist. ...
March 8, 2019 -
'Committed to Student Success and Excellence'
South's College of Medicine again achieves the highest level of accreditation available; Class of 2018 scores in the top quartile. ...
March 1, 2019 -
The Doctor Is In (the Art Studio)
Dr. Thomas Myers, a USA rheumatologist and self-taught wood turner, often can be found at his lathe when not seeing patients. ...
February 11, 2019 -
Ground Broken on Trauma Center Project
The Fanny Meisler Trauma Center at University Hospital is planned for 2020. USA's Level 1 facility is the only one in the region. ...
December 4, 2018 -
Faculty Awarded Robert Wood Johnson Grant
Three-year grant supports Veterans Recovery Resources program to assist with mental and physical wellness for veterans. ...
November 16, 2018 -
JagFit@South Health and Wellness Effort Takes Shape
University-wide effort will promote healthy lifestyle choices for USA employees. ...
November 13, 2018 -
Grant to Improve Sexual Assault Response
In Alabama, there are fewer than 12 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. USA will offer training to make sure that changes. ...
October 30, 2018 -
First Responders Honored at Gala
More than 700 people attended 'A Night Honoring Heroes,' which raises support for the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center. ...
October 12, 2018