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Health Care News Archive
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Tuned In
Speech pathology graduate Caroline Locke turns her South degrees and pediatric training into a position in rehabilitation services working with children. #MyFirstJob ...
July 17, 2024 -
Picking Up the Pace
A full-time day shift in the emergency department at °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth University Hospital keeps nursing graduate Luke Thomas's adrenalin going. #MyFirstJob ...
July 8, 2024 -
A Halo for Abby
How a °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth team eased a young girl's pain, inspired student engineers and gave hope to children with spinal deformities. ...
January 9, 2024 -
Banner Year
Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at South. ...
December 29, 2023 -
Providence Joins °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth
The acquisition includes Providence's 349-bed hospital, eight clinics on the hospital campus and six family practice sites in west and north Mobile and Moss Point, Mississippi. ...
October 1, 2023 -
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊCollege of Nursing Secures $3.4 Million to Grow Nursing Workforce
The Health and Human Resources and Services Administration grant is one of only nine awarded nationwide. ...
August 31, 2023 -
Advanced Therapy
After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at South, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob ...
July 28, 2023 -
Providence Acquisition Announced
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²Êseeks to expand access to academic-based healthcare along the upper Gulf Coast. ...
April 18, 2023 -
Walk to Wellness: °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊLaunches Walk Week 2022
Three Trek Talks will feature President Jo Bonner. ...
October 21, 2022 -
Big City Beginning
Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in Atlanta at the Morehouse School of Medicine. #MyFirstJob ...
June 21, 2022 -
Career-Beginning Injury
Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Birmingham. #MyFirstJob ...
June 13, 2022 -
Rodeo Nurse
Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in World Championship Barrel Racing. ...
April 11, 2022 -
$60 Million Earmarked for College of Medicine Building
The appropriation from U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will help fund construction, which will include a new addition and an extensive renovation of the 1974 existing structure. ...
March 14, 2022 -
Poverty and Public Health
At the °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊCenter for Healthy Communities, Dr. Martha Arrieta has spent nearly 20 years working to reduce health disparities in poor and underserved neighborhoods of Mobile. ...
March 3, 2022 -
Satsuma Grad Awarded Trustees Scholarship
Connor Holm, a member of South's Honors College, shifts into college life with plans to do research, study medicine and enjoy his 6-speed hatchback. ...
September 9, 2021 -
South, MGCCC Collaborate on Nursing Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College nursing students can get a jump start on earning their bachelor's degree, saving both time and money. ...
July 23, 2021 -
'A Flamethrower of Chemicals'
Vaping remains popular among those seeking to quit tobacco smoking and young people enticed by flavors from watermelon to creme brulee. Dr. Natalie Gassman's research suggests dangers that are decidedly less sweet. ...
April 26, 2021 -
Deep Learning Opens New Possibilities in Parkinson's Treatment
Computer-assisted analysis focusing on brain waves could help physicians detect and manage cognitive impairment in the early stages of the disease. ...
March 26, 2021 -
Ambassadors Bring Positive Energy, Critical Message
The South Strong Ambassadors are using peer encouragement, social media and Jag swag in promoting COVID-19 practices to keep people safe as the University plans to return to normal operations. ...
March 1, 2021 -
Heslin Named Director of °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊMitchell Cancer Institute
Heslin leaves the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB to take over the reins at the °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊMitchell Cancer Institute. ...
January 1, 2021 -
Mapps Offer Direction to Success
Louis and Melinda Mapp believe quality healthcare is critical for progress. They fuel its advancement through humble philanthropy. ...
December 29, 2020 -
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth Celebrates West Mobile E.D.
The freestanding emergency department adjacent to campus will provide advanced care and training for healthcare providers. ...
October 14, 2020 -
Freshman Enjoys °ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHomecoming
#FreshmanFocus: For Kaitlyn Reynolds, who kicked field goals in Orlando, Fla., coming to South is a family tradition. ...
September 8, 2020 -
Hitting the Ground Running - Serena Thidasongsavanh
#MyFirstJob: Comfortable shoes and a fast pace keep Serena Thidasongsavanh on her toes as a hospital emergency room nurse. ...
July 28, 2020 -
°ÄÃŶþËÄÁùÌìÌì²ÊHealth Baldwin Campus Planned
Louis and Melinda Mapp intend to donate eight acres for the campus, which would include primary and specialty care. ...
July 28, 2020