USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

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USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

We provide highly regarded surgical, oncological, clinical and acute care to women and children.
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06/12/2024

Thank you to 7 Brew in Daphne for the $1,500 donation to USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, awarded during the coffee shop's ribbon cutting ceremony.

06/11/2024

We couldn’t be more thrilled that Eastern Shore Art Center artist and instructor Lindsey Lawrence recently helped young patients create whimsical works of art to be used in an upcoming collaboration.

The children created a piece of art to keep and an extra piece that Lawrence is using to create a collaborative art piece. Stay tuned for more details about when and where the children's artwork will be displayed.

06/10/2024

Starting today through July 7, you can unlock a world of possibilities for kids at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. Visit your local Walmart or Sam's Club store, donate online, or contribute through the Walmart app. Your generosity helps kids like Maci fight illness and write their own vibrant health story. There's still time to make a difference! Walmart Mobile - Rangeline Rd

06/10/2024

Our next USA Health Special Needs Resource Day is tomorrow, June 11 at Strada Patient Care Center, 1601 Center St., Mobile, AL 36604. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

06/07/2024

Parents and caregivers joined safety experts on May 30 for a car seat checkup event hosted by Safe Kids South Alabama and State Farm to address one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1 to 12. https://ow.ly/f0wm50Sbaue

06/06/2024

The USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital farmers market returns on Wednesday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the courtyard. Our Volunteer Services team is seeking vendors. If interested, contact Rebekah Blanchard at [email protected]

06/06/2024

Did you know that more children and teens drown in open water than in pools? A day at the beach or the lake is fun for kids, but open water also has risks, which are different from a swimming pool. Be aware of situations that are unique to open water, such as limited visibility, depth, uneven surfaces, currents and undertow. Learn how kids can stay safe in open water: https://www.safekids.org/blog/keeping-kids-safe-open-water

06/04/2024

Thank you to Tameron Subaru for partnering with us on their Subaru Share the Love campaign. We are grateful for your support!

06/03/2024

USA Health is expanding its pediatric care and surgery services with the addition of Aaron D. Seims, M.D., FACS, a board-certified pediatric surgeon with a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery. https://ow.ly/szf650S1euH

05/31/2024

Reducing inequities in maternal medicine is a challenge facing healthcare providers across the U.S. and beyond. This national webinar from Becker's offers insights from four members of the USA Health team as they talk about initiatives put in place at Children's & Women's Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, to address this issue.

Becker's Webinar: Reducing Inequities in Maternal Health Using Real-World EMR Data in AdaptX with USA Health.

05/30/2024

Mark your calendar! Our next USA Health Special Needs Resource Day is Tuesday, June 11 at Strada Patient Care Center, 1601 Center St., Mobile, AL 36604. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

05/29/2024

Alabama Hospitals have created more than 136,000 jobs statewide, contributing over $24 billion to the economy. Learn more at wearealabamahospitals.org Alabama Hospital Association

05/29/2024

Members of the Mobile Metropolitan Medical Society recently donated more than $6,500 for a program launched by USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital to supply blood pressure cuffs to women at risk of developing life-threatening health issues, including preeclampsia, following childbirth. https://ow.ly/JrAO50S1bkH

05/26/2024

Caregivers may overestimate the degree to which pain interferes with children's well-being, according to research led by Tyler McDonald, M.D., a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at USA Health. https://ow.ly/Lei650RUbRv

05/24/2024

To recognize the importance of a parental bonding technique known as skin-to-skin contact, 36 families with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital spent time snuggling with their babies during Kangaroo Care Awareness Day on May 15. https://ow.ly/bbE350RUaao

05/24/2024

Excited kids ready to splash around in lakes, rivers, and oceans may want to run straight into the water. Before jumping in, make sure they're safe by choosing a properly fitting life jacket. For more: https://www.safekids.org/blog/ask-expert-how-find-right-life-jacket

05/24/2024

USA Health received over 60 nominations for the annual awards organized by Lagniappe, which recognize people, businesses and services in the area. Voting ends this Sunday, May 26. https://votenappies.com/

05/23/2024

In celebration of National Hospital Week, USA Health hosted an employee appreciation lunch at Children's & Women's Hospital. Special guests — including President Jo Bonner, Executive Vice President and Provost Andi Kent, Ph.D., — showed up to give their thanks in person.

05/22/2024

Thank you to our amazing local Costco associates! Our champion, Maci, loved meeting you and handing out buttons as a token of our appreciation. Remember, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to our hospital to support local children. There’s still time to donate and make a difference—support us throughout the rest of May!

05/21/2024

The Bridge Program has expanded beyond pregnancy to encompass care for pediatric patients with medical complexities, including hospice and palliative care for children admitted to USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. https://ow.ly/IHRa50RNTMP

05/20/2024

To foster cooperation and mutual learning among hospitals with exceptional outcomes for premature infants, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at USA Health Children’s & Women's Hospital has been selected to join an exclusive international research group called The Tiny Baby Collaborative. https://ow.ly/2mT650RNTBL

05/16/2024

In a single year, Alabama’s hospitals and health systems offer care to 602,000 patients statewide, including those you love and those in your community. Alabama Hospital Association

05/15/2024

Happy ! We especially want to thank our many staff members for all their hard work as community supporters, selflessly helping their neighbors as volunteers.
Alabama Hospital Association

05/15/2024

USA Health celebrated its staff during Nurses Week 2024.

05/14/2024

05/14/2024

Before they head out for a bike ride, do a helmet fit test with your kids!

Here's how in three simple steps:
1. Eyes: Put the helmet on your head. Look up. You should see the bottom rim of the helmet.
2. Ears: Make sure the straps form a "V" under the ears when buckled. The straps should be a little tight but comfortable.
3. Mouth: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet hug your head? If not, tighten the strap.
Voila, you're done! Something as simple as wearing a helmet (properly!) can make a big difference in keeping your child safe. 🚴🏿

05/13/2024

Amelia Hewes, M.D., FACOG, an obstetrician and gynecologist, will join the USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital new CMO group, focusing on women's services. https://ow.ly/mARy50RC18B

05/12/2024

We’re proud of our many staff, who day in and day out, do the crucial work of caring and teaching. They serve as the very heart of our community. Alabama Hospital Association

05/09/2024

Alabama’s more than 120 hospitals are community champions through education. Teaching newborn safety, CPR training, heart health awareness, and more. Learn more at wearealabamahospitals.org Alabama Hospital Association

05/08/2024

During Nurses Week 2024, USA Health is celebrating our nurses in a variety of ways, from giving them custom T-shirts and special meals to continuing-education opportunities. We also asked members of USA Health’s leadership team to share their thoughts about what nurses mean to them.

“Nursing is at the heart of all that we do at USA Health. Nurses advocate for their patients and families, seek to understand what is important to them, and create spaces for healing. Being a nurse is not something you do — it is truly who you are. With deep gratitude to our nurses!”

Deborah Browning, M.S.N., RN, CENP
CEO of Children’s & Women’s Hospital

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1700 Center Street
Mobile, AL
36604

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Pediatric patients get hospital room makeovers at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

With a goal of bringing joy to children and their caregivers, a team from the group Once Upon A Room Mobile surprised pediatric patients today with room makeovers at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. Volunteers with the not-for-profit group brought in new blankets, pillows, banners, games, posters and toys for four patients. Children's & Women's is the first hospital in Alabama to take part in the surprise makeovers for patients from Once Upon A Room. "This is the best day ever," said a 10-year-old little boy after he was wheeled into his room decked out in football banners and posters. The Mapp Child and Family Life Program coordinated with Once Upon A Room to bring the program to USA Health.

Mardi Gras at Children's & Women's Hospital

As carnival season continues in Mobile, the Masked Order of Mystic Miracles paraded through the halls of USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital on Wednesday, tossing beads and cups to crowds gathered for the annual Mardi Gras parade. Hospital staff members pushed patients in wheelchairs while others rolled down the route in wagons emblazoned with purple and gold decorations. Members of the Mapp Child and Family Life Department organize the event to help bring some normalcy to hospitalized patients and their families.

Senior Bowl players visit Children's & Women's Hospital

College football players in town for the 75th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl said goodbye to virtual visits and hello to in-person fist bumps, high fives and even a few hugs on Friday. For the first time since the pandemic, dozens of players descended on USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital to meet patients and staff, share autographs and take photos. Because of safety measures in place during the pandemic, the annual event moved to a virtual format for three years. On Friday though, players, mascots, and cheerleaders gathered in the hospital’s cafeteria before heading upstairs to spread some cheer. The Senior Bowl visits are organized through the hospital's Mapp Child and Family Life Program, which is aimed, in part, at normalizing a child's stay at Children's & Women's Hospital.

New Pediatric Emergency Center Dedication

USA Health today formally dedicated the new Pediatric Emergency Center at Children’s & Women’s Hospital, the only healthcare facility in the region offering specialized care 24 hours a day to best meet the needs of sick and injured children. Plans call for the center to open in early February. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/expanded-pediatric-emergency-center

Join us live for the dedication of the new Pediatric Emergency Center at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. The facility will more than double our current emergency department from 9,000 square feet to nearly 19,000 square feet, and it will feature more than 30 treatment areas, including 25 private treatment rooms.

USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital Tree Building

Happy Holidays from USA Health!

Spreading holiday cheer: Young patients treated to trees at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

When you can't leave the hospital for the holidays, sometimes the holidays come to you. That’s what happened on Wednesday, Dec. 13, when patients at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital visited an outdoor courtyard that was transformed into a miniature tree-farm, complete with inflatables and a sprinkling of snow. As flurries floated by, young patients had a chance to visit the courtyard and pick out a tree and ornaments to decorate their hospital rooms. Some were pushed in wheelchairs, while others made their way on walkers to experience the joy of getting to choose their very own tree. A team from Ace Hardware, in partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, provided three-foot metallic trees, plus treats, ornaments and volunteers to assist young patients and their families with the timeless holiday tradition. Carlton Paris, an owner of Paris Ace Hardware stores on the Gulf Coast, said watching the children’s faces light up was the best part of the day. “It’s been awesome to see them pick their own trees,” he said. “We are excited to share Christmas with those who aren’t able to be at home.”

USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital tree lighting

Halloween 2023 at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

When you can't leave the hospital for Halloween, Halloween comes to you. Staff at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital dressed up and handed out candy Tuesday morning, Oct. 31, to young patients who left their rooms to trick or treat in the courtyard and breezeway of the hospital. Those who couldn't leave their rooms were treated to bedside deliveries of jack-o-lanterns filled with candy and other novelty items.

Geri Moulton Children's Park Rededication

A Celebration Among the Sculptures: After months of work to enhance shaded sidewalks and a feature pond flanked by whimsical creatures, renovations have been completed on Geri Moulton Children’s Park on USA Health’s campus in midtown Mobile. A celebration was held on Friday, Oct. 27, to rededicate the park that spans from Springhill Avenue to Center Street at the entrance of USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Geri Moulton, wife of the late Gordon Moulton--the University of South Alabama’s second president--shared stories about the park that opened in 2001.

Ocean | Children's & Women's Hospital

Soon after she was born, Ocean Kelly developed chronic health issues: ear infections that wouldn’t end, sleep apnea, and stiffness in her joints. A month before her third birthday, she was diagnosed with Hurler Syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type I, a condition in which the body does not produce an enzyme that breaks down cell waste. Every Wednesday for the past six years, Ocean has received enzyme replacement infusions at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital. Now, she is a thriving 9-year-old who loves to sing and dance and take exercise classes with her mom. She will continue the weekly six-hour infusions for the rest of her life. While there is no known cure for the syndrome, treatment can prolong life expectancy and often alleviates some symptoms. Ocean looks forward to the visits, her mom says, because of the exceptional care: “They have encouraged her to blossom. From the time she walks through the door of the infusion room until the time she leaves … she knows she is loved. They are excited to see her. They are interested in her. They let her know that as a person she is valued here, and that has been the best.”

Kenny & Cody - USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

Kenny Sylvester is popular in the pediatric emergency department at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. He’s known for singing to his patients, like Cody, and doing spot-on impressions to help keep them calm. Co-workers describe him as “the epitome of patient- and family-centered care.”

H is for Heartbeat

During this year’s Alabama Hospital Week, the Alabama Hospital Association is posting signs and sharing stickers to help highlight the importance of hospitals to communities, including the healthcare they provide, the extra things they do to provide support, and their huge economic impact.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There have been confirmed reports of a leprechaun sighting at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. 🍀

New Mother/Baby Unit at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

USA Health today unveiled a new Mother/Baby Unit designed to promote comfort and bonding for families and their newborns. The 20-suite postpartum unit is located on the fifth floor of the women’s tower at Children’s & Women’s Hospital, the area’s leader in births. https://www.usahealthsystem.com/news/new-mother-baby-unit

From all of us at USA Health, we wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season!

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital held its annual tree lighting ceremony in celebration of the holiday season. Kyler Hall, a pediatric patient at Children’s & Women’s Hospital, had the honor of flipping the switch donated by Southern Controls, illuminating the more than 350,000 lights on the tree. View photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=usacwhospital&set=a.6302041463156627

USA Health pediatrician Melody Petty, M.D., M.P.H., has a timely message for all parents about e-cigarettes and their effects on adolescents.

What a difference a day makes. Thank you to everyone who supported USA Health and the College of Medicine on Giving Day! If you didn’t have a chance to give, there’s still time. Give today and help make a difference for our medical students and USA Health: https://usahealth.mobi/3DL7vDi #USAGivingDay #WhatADifferenceADayMakes

One day can make a huge impact. Your gift to USA Health on Giving Day supports our patients, and gifts of all sizes are needed and greatly appreciated: https://usahealth.mobi/3DL7vDi #USAGivingDay #WhatADifferenceADayMakes