USA Health Physician Enterprise

04/08/2025

The newest edition of USA Health magazine is now available online. In this issue, you’ll find stories about patients who received lifesaving care and leading-edge treatments, the latest research our scientists and physicians are conducting, spotlights on administration and staff members, and other news and events happening in the academic health system.

The latest edition of USA Health magazine, featuring patient stories and news from all facets of the academic health system, is online.

03/20/2025

From now to April 6, don't forget to nominate USA Health providers, facilities and events for Lagniappe's readers' choice awards. https://ow.ly/rS5N50VkYqg

03/13/2025

Voting for Lagniappe’s 2025 Nappie Awards nominations is now open. Participants can vote once per day in more than 300 categories. https://ow.ly/PseO50VgS4c

02/07/2025

USA Health family medicine physician Peter Rippey, M.D., CAQSM, recently represented the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine as one of three U.S. designees during a prestigious two-week travel fellowship in Canada. https://ow.ly/iFsw50UUhLz

01/23/2025

UPDATE 1 p.m.: Due to current road conditions, some USA Health physician clinics will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 23, but most were open by noon. If your appointment is impacted, your provider’s office will reach out to you directly to reschedule or provide further instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your provider’s office. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

The following clinics remain closed:

-Cottage Hill Primary Care (Closed but providing virtual visits.)
-Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at USA Health Midtown
-Family Practice Associates
-Mobile Diagnostic Center (University Commons location is open.)
-Trauma and Surgery at the Stanton Road Clinic
-USA Health Cardiology
-USA Health Dermatology
-USA Health Eastern Shore OB-GYN / Pediatrics
-USA Health Industrial Medicine (Brookley and SouthCoast)

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Providence Hospital, and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road remain open. Elective procedures and diagnostic tests will be delayed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23. Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

01/22/2025

UPDATE (1/23): Due to current road conditions, some USA Health physician clinics will be closed today, Thursday, Jan. 23, while some will open. If your appointment is impacted, your provider’s office will reach out to you directly to reschedule or provide further instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your provider’s office. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

ORIGINAL POST: For the safety of our patients, employees and volunteers, all USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will remain closed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23, due to dangerous road conditions. For any questions regarding your scheduled appointments or procedures, please reach out to your provider’s office.

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Providence Hospital and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road will remain open.

Elective procedures and diagnostic tests will be delayed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23.
Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

01/21/2025

UPDATE (1/22): For the safety of our patients, employees and volunteers, all USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will remain closed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23, due to dangerous road conditions. For any questions regarding your scheduled appointments or procedures, please reach out to your provider’s office.

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Providence Hospital and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road will remain open.

Elective procedures and diagnostic tests will be delayed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23.
Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

ORIGINAL POST:

For the safety of our patients, employees and volunteers, all USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to dangerous road conditions.

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children's & Women's Hospital, Providence Hospital and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road will remain open. All elective procedures and diagnostic tests previously scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22 will be rescheduled. Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

01/20/2025

UPDATE (1/22): For the safety of our patients, employees and volunteers, all USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will remain closed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23, due to dangerous road conditions. For any questions regarding your scheduled appointments or procedures, please reach out to your provider’s office.

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Providence Hospital and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road will remain open.

Elective procedures and diagnostic tests will be delayed until noon Thursday, Jan. 23.
Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

UPDATE (1/21): All USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to dangerous road conditions.

ORIGINAL POST:
For the safety of our patients, employees and volunteers, all USA Health physician offices and clinics, including the Mitchell Cancer Institute locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, because of the threat of severe winter weather and dangerous road conditions.

USA Health acute care facilities, including University Hospital, Children's & Women's Hospital, Providence Hospital and our Freestanding Emergency Department on Hillcrest Road will remain open. All elective procedures have been canceled for Tuesday. Please note hospital visitation may be limited during severe weather events.

Follow our social media pages for additional updates.

11/21/2024

As we celebrate another year of growth at USA Health, we’re thrilled to share our digital Impact Report! From opening a new Pediatric Emergency Center to expanding rural hospital support, your contributions make it all possible. View the Impact Report and support USA Health with a gift at usahealthsystem.com/give.

07/17/2024

Congratulations to the USA Health winners listed below for receiving a 2024 Nappie award! The Nappies are Lagniappe’s annual awards, voted on by readers.

Best local company to work for (over 50 employees) | USA Health
Best local college president | USA President Jo Bonner
Best oncology practice | USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute
Best pediatric group | Pediatric Associates of Mobile
Best ER doc | Dr. Chris Newman USA Health Providence
Best pediatric specialist | Dr. David Gremse USA Health Strada Patient Care Center, USA Health Mapp Family Campus
Best urologist | Dr. Lorie Fleck University Urology

07/10/2024

USA Health is offering education and support for families of children with special needs on Tuesday, July 23, in the Strada Patient Care Center's first-floor lobby from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Meet representatives from Children’s Rehabilitation Services, Goodwill Gulf Coast, Lifelines Counseling, Mobile County Health Department - WIC, Partners in Policymaking, UCP Childcare Enhancement With a Purpose, USA Health Developmental-Behavioral Clinic, and USA Regional Autism Network (USARAN).