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Colvin named Thomas Hospital volunteer of the quarter
FAIRHOPE — The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary named Barbara Colvin as Volunteer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2022. Since joining the auxiliary five years ago, she has volunteered 1,000 … more
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Medical office building at the USA Health Mapp Family Campus located at 21950 AL-181 Fairhope, AL 36532...The three-story building will be home to Baldwin Family Medicine and USA Health specialty care providers. The building also will house a full array of imaging technology, including X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, CT and MRI. USA Health physicians and other providers will incorporate health and wellness strategies for patients along with traditional medicine. A demonstration kitchen and community room will be included in the facility. Caregivers and coaches will provide opportunities to engage patients in movement, relaxation and healthy-eating classes, with the goal of helping people lead longer, better lives.
USA Health dedicates Mapp Family Campus in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — USA Health celebrated the dedication of the Mapp Family Campus Medical Office Building last week, a three-story 50,000-square-foot structure that anchors the health system's largest … more
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What are the dangers and risks of alcohol and substance misuse? How can you prevent it?
The misuse of alcohol and other psychoactive substances including prescription medications affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and … more
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Feller's design, now sold as the cutie Pat, comes in a variety of colors.
Fairhope dentist turned inventor
FAIRHOPE — Pilot. Black belt. Scuba diver.Pediatric dentist Trey Fellers has certificates on his office wall declaring him each of these things.This year, he added inventor to the list.Fellers, … more
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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center expansion plans face staffing shortages
GULF SHORES — Major expansions in medical services are planned to meet the needs of south Baldwin County's booming population, but local hospitals also face shortages in health care providers, … more
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Leslie B. Davis, occupational therapist and certified hand therapis
Baldwin Bone and Joint adds therapist, expands services
Baldwin Bone and Joint is recently announced the addition of Leslie B. Davis, occupational therapist and certified hand therapist, to its hand, elbow and shoulder services team.Davis has over two … more
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Pediatric emergency physician joins USA Health
MOBILE — Reshvinder Dhillon, M.D., joins USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital as a pediatric emergency medicine physician. He is also an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the … more
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JJ Fagen, UAB's pelvic floor therapist, specializes in women's health and collaborates with the UAB Department on Obstetrics and Gynecology.
What is pelvic floor therapy? Follow these exercises for best practices
Nearly a quarter of women in the United States are affected by one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health. The disorders can lead to difficulty tolerating … more
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Beth Curles and her family pose with Pankit Vachhani, MD, (Center) during the 2022 UAB Oncology Review, where Beth shared her remarkable story.
Striking back at blood cancer
When Beth Curles was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer in 1997, she notified only her close family. As an elementary school teacher in a small town in Georgia, she worried her community might … more
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Mammograms: what they are, why they are important and what to expect
Each year, more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 35-60. However, annual mammography can reduce this risk — it is the only … more
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Seasonal affective disorder is not just a case of the holiday blues
When the days become shorter and the weather gets colder, many people experience sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest in daily life. Those feelings could be nothing more than "holiday blues" or … more
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Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D.
How to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19
This fall and winter, influenza and COVID-19 are gaining an ally as RSV surges across the United States, creating a "triple-demic" of respiratory diseases.Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., director of the … more
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Schneider joins USA Health as pediatric emergency physician
Paul D. Schneider, M.D., recently joined USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital as a pediatric emergency physician. He is also an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Frederick P. … more
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Raela Wells was letting her dogs, Annabelle and Abigail, late one night when a copperhead struck her twice.
Two bites, one snake, 12 vials of antivenom and a fall wedding
Growing up in Alabama, Raela Wells always heeded warnings such as "a snake only bites the second person" and "be on the lookout from dawn to dusk," especially during the hot summer months. On a hot … more
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Alabama Health department encourages flu shots
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are … more
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Open enrollment is close, and so are scammers
The change from summer to fall signals the beginning of many events, one of which is open enrollment.While it is a time of year designed for people to make elections or changes to their health … more
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Rise in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic
Alabama, a state with many counties in the United States Diabetes Belt, saw an increase in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results published in the Journal of … more
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Don’t let fall allergies leave you in the cold
As the cooler weather moves in, the potential for fall allergies increases. One University of Alabama at Birmingham ear, nose and throat specialist says taking the right precautions and being aware … more
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Staying cyber-aware: New social media scams to watch out for
Every day, Americans come across scams, whether through email, text or social media. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 2.8 million consumers reported a fraud in 2021, marking it the … more
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Let’s talk about it: pelvic organ prolapse
Roughly one-quarter of women in the United States over 18 report having a pelvic floor disorder, which includes pelvic organ prolapse. Experts anticipate the number to increase by 50 percent by 2050. … more
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