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‘It kind of just blindsided us’: Expectant mother reacts to Providence Hospital labor unit shutdown
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - USA Health will shut down Providence Hospital’s labor and delivery unit this summer after Mobile OB-GYN, the primary provider of obstetric care at the hospital, announced it is closing. Trinisha Jones said she had an appointment there earlier this week. She said no one told...
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USA Health performs first lumbar disc replacement surgery in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama (May 13, 2026) — USA Health has successfully performed the first lumbar artificial disc replacement surgery in Mobile, offering a motion-preserving alternative to traditional spinal fusion for patients with chronic lower-back disc conditions. The procedure was completed by USA Health’s complex spine team, led by Richard Menger,...
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Baby deliveries to end at Providence Hospital this summer
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The University of South Alabama Health System’s Providence Hospital will stop delivering newborn babies this summer, the university confirmed Wednesday. USA Health told FOX10 News that the move has been forced by Mobile OB-GYN P.C.’s decision to close. The private practice has been in business...
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USA Health CEO Natalie Fox keynote speaker for national advanced practice providers meeting
“The future will require leaders who can pivot strategically, admit uncertainty, integrate systems, and protect culture. Healthcare doesn’t need more leaders further removed from care – it needs leaders who understand what it takes to deliver it,” said Natalie Fox, DNP, CEO of USA Health. Natalie Fox,...
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New health care options emerge online; experts warn to check the sources
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: A new health care option powered by artificial intelligence is being launched. As new options emerge, experts are warning you to be careful about what information sources you trust when it comes to your health. We are taking a look at this new program, some initiatives supporters say are needed to protect consumers and what you can do to make sure you and your family have the best information.
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ECMO patient makes an emotional hospital exit after being discharged
MOBILE, Ala. (May 6, 2026) — Earl Drinkard Jr., 33, might not have walked out of USA Health Providence Hospital on Friday, April 24, if not for the ECMO program that had been unveiled in early March. ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, offers an advanced life support option for...
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Baldwin Health Awarded A Top Grade For Hospital Safety
Baldwin Health was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring 2026 grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This prestigious rating recognizes Baldwin Health’s dedication to protecting patients from preventable harm and providing the highest standard of care in the region. The Leapfrog Group assigns an A-F grade to all general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death.
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AltaPointe Health: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - May is celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Our partners at AltaPointe Health are helping Studio10 shed some light on some very important topics surrounding mental health. CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK. This week, May 3-9, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week – a time...
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No pharmacy, no dental: Local vet begins effort to bring more services to Mobile VA Clinic
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — It's been a lifetime of community service for retired Mobile fire medic Onrie Brown. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged before he was even 20 years old. What followed was a 27-year stint with Mobile Fire Rescue, a...
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Residents, medical students present at Southeastern Surgical Congress
Residents and medical students presented research at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress in Florida. Surgical residents from USA Health and medical students from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama gave presentations at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress recently.
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No pharmacy, no dental: Local vet begins effort to bring more services to Mobile VA Clinic
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — It's been a lifetime of community service for retired Mobile fire medic Onrie Brown. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged before he was even 20 years old. What followed was a 27-year stint with Mobile Fire Rescue, a...
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USA Health expands cardiology care with addition of Mobile Heart Specialists P.C.
Mobile Heart Specialists physicians offer expertise in general cardiology, interventional procedures, electrophysiology, coronary and peripheral artery disease, and advanced rhythm management, including ablations, implantable defibrillators, and pacemakers. By Michelle Ryan-Day To improve access to advanced cardiovascular care across the Gulf Coast, USA Health has acquired Mobile Heart Specialists P.C. The...
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Greene & Phillips: Hospital Liens
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The following was provided by Greene & Phillips:. After an accident, most people are focused on getting medical care and recovering from their injuries. But what many don’t realize is that the hospital or medical provider may place something called a lien on their case. Joining us today is David Greene from Greene & Phillips Injury Lawyers to explain what that means and how it can affect an injury claim.
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Franklin Primary Health Center Welcomes Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Reabie LaDuna, PMHNP-BC, to the Behavioral Health Team
Mobile, Alabama – Franklin Primary Health Center (FPHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Reabie LaDuna, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, to its behavioral health team. Her addition reflects Franklin’s continued commitment to expanding access to comprehensive behavioral health services across the communities it serves.
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Infirmary Health Completes 1,000-Plus Heart Surgeries In A Year
Infirmary Health has completed more than 1,000 open-heart surgeries in a single year across Mobile Infirmary and Thomas Hospital. In a recent FOX10 News “Making Rounds” segment, Dr. Kareem Bedeir spoke about what goes into these procedures and why outcomes depend on more than just surgical skill. Bedeir emphasized that strong coordination across departments plays a critical role in patient outcomes. From the intensive care unit to radiology and emergency response teams, each part of the system supports patients before, during and after surgery. While certain specialized procedures like transplants may still require referral to larger academic centers, most cardiac surgeries can be performed locally with a high level of expertise.