USA Health Strada Patient Care Center

02/18/2026

USA Health Pediatrics has added Shawn M. McFarland, M.D., FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician who brings extensive experience in pediatric care, executive medicine, and health system leadership from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service. To make an appointment, call 251-410-5437. https://ow.ly/zFCs50YcWgC

02/05/2026

There's still time for parents to register their children (age 10 and up) and themselves for this free talk that includes dinner from Roma's Cafe! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/s4cW50Y9Cmb

Learn more. https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/02/04/healthy-living-with-usa-health-digital-citizenship-social-media-safety/

02/05/2026

USA Health recently added Katherine Grette, M.D., a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, to see patients at the Center for Women’s Health in Mobile. She brings experience in infertility care, PCOS management and minimally invasive surgery to the practice. To make an appointment, call 251-415-1496. https://ow.ly/imvF50Y92Rp

12/11/2025

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital is launching a new youth empowerment series which begins in January. The series will feature board-certified physicians, educators and law enforcement professionals offering guidance on issues ranging from gun safety to mental health and puberty. Learn more and view upcoming sessions. https://ow.ly/tw3I50XGWI8

11/07/2025

With a $1 donation, Feeding the Gulf Coast can provide five meals to local families in need. Here's how you can help. https://ow.ly/4If450XnT71

11/05/2025

For anyone who may experience food insecurity, information about available resources, including local food pantries and additional services, can be found here: usahealthsystem.com/food-resources

10/28/2025

As cold and flu season begins, we say Boo to the Flu. The team from USA Health Pediatrics recently held a drive-through vaccine clinic on a Saturday for pediatric patients at the Strada Patient Care Center. For most people, getting the flu vaccine is a great way to protect yourself again influenza.

10/13/2025

Fall festivals, football games, and holiday celebrations are more fun when everyone is
healthy. Vaccines protect your family from flu, RSV, pneumonia, and COVID-19.
Project Your Season –Ask Your Doctor: https://ow.ly/g2fV50X9UMY

09/30/2025

Properly installed car seats save lives. Make sure your car seats and boosters have been properly installed by having them inspected by one of our nationally certified car seat techs today until 3 p.m. at USA Health Strada Patient Care Center in Mobile.

09/26/2025

Theodore Millette II, M.D., recently joined USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. He provides care for infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of heart issues, including congenital defects and infections of the heart. https://ow.ly/rxJ250X1Eul

08/21/2025

USA Health is offering education and support to families of children with special needs on Tuesday, Aug. 26, during a Disability Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Strada Patient Care Center in the first-floor lobby. Learn more.

The USA Health Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and USARAN host these fairs regularly to educate families about resources available to support their needs.

07/16/2025

Congratulations to the winners listed below for receiving a 2025 Nappie award! The Nappies are Lagniappe’s annual awards, voted on by readers.

Best Local College | The University of South Alabama

Best Local College President | USA President Jo Bonner

Best Oncology Practice | USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute

Best Lung Doc | Dr. Philip Almalouf | Mastin Internal Medicine

Best Urologist | Dr. Christopher Keel | University Urology

Best Doc to Kick Cancer’s Ass | Dr. Daniel Cameron | MCI

Best Surgical Oncologist | Dr. Harrison Howard | Surgical Oncology Clinic

Best Pediatrician | Dr. Kelly Ison | Pediatric Associates of Mobile

Best Nurse Practitioner | Holley Collins, CRNP | Pediatrics Complex Care Clinic

Best Plastic Surgeon-Breast | Dr. Ronald Brooks | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

Best Butts and Guts Doc | Dr. Mary Caitlin Marshall | Digestive Health Center