USA Health University Hospital

05/21/2026

The University of South Alabama, USA Health and their representatives have been named Nappie finalists in more than 45 categories. Voting ends May 31. votenappies.com.

05/20/2026

When it comes to stroke, every second matters, and the response begins before a patient reaches the hospital. On WKRG's The Doctor Is In, Travis B. Goodloe III, M.D., an emergency medicine physician with USA Health, discusses the critical partnership between EMS teams and hospital providers in delivering rapid, lifesaving stroke care. From the importance of calling 911 at the first sign of symptoms to the role of pre-hospital notification and field interventions, Dr. Goodloe explains how coordinated emergency response can improve outcomes for patients facing stroke and other time-sensitive emergencies. Watch the segment here: https://ow.ly/nXWk50Z1Nka

05/17/2026

Robotic surgery can make esophageal procedures safer, according to a study led by surgeons at USA Health. The study was published in April in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. https://ow.ly/Swb650YZc6I

05/15/2026

Led by Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, USA Health’s complex spine team has successfully performed the first lumbar artificial disc replacement surgery in Mobile, offering a motion-preserving alternative to traditional spinal fusion for patients with chronic lower-back disc conditions. https://ow.ly/UnCA50YZbWA

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

The University of South Alabama, USA Health and their representatives have been named Nappie finalists in more than 45 categories. Vote now at votenappies.com.

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

Surgical residents from USA Health and medical students from the Whiddon College of Medicine gave presentations at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress recently. https://ow.ly/58cy50YVNol

05/06/2026

Voting begins at 3 p.m. today for Nappie Awards finalists. The University of South Alabama, USA Health and their representatives have been named finalists in more than 45 categories. Learn more: https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/finalists-2026-nappie-awards Vote: https://www.votenappies.com/

05/04/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month, time to learn the warning signs and know when to act FAST. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, and quick action can save a life. If you or someone you love experiences any of these signs, don’t wait. Every second matters!

For expert care, education, and ongoing support, connect with the USA Health Stroke Program. Our dedicated team is here to guide patients and families through every step of prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Alabama Hospital Association