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Springhill Medical Center Recognized By CHIME For Technology
Springhill Medical Center has achieved the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Most Wired hospital recognition – Acute Level 7. CHIME Most Wired Level 7 reflects a hospital’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance patient care, operational efficiency and data security. This designation indicates that the hospital has implemented robust digital strategies, including advanced clinical decision support, interoperability across systems and strong cybersecurity measures. By reaching Level 7, the organization is recognized as a leader in digital health transformation, ensuring clinicians have real-time access to critical information, patients benefit from improved engagement tools, and the hospital is well-positioned to deliver high-quality, safe and efficient care in an increasingly connected healthcare environment. This year’s survey introduced a modernized methodology designed to reflect the realities and rapid acceleration of today’s health technology landscape. The updated scoring framework includes expanded evaluations of AI adoption, virtual care programs, digital pathology, cybersecurity, climate resilience and the emergence of new care delivery models.
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Molokhia Named Chair Of Family Medicine For USA Health
Dr. Ehab Molokhia has been named chair of the department of family medicine at USA Health following a distinguished career of leadership in clinical care, education and community health. Molokhia is also a professor at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama (USA). He joined USA’s academic health system in 2002 and has served for more than two decades in expanding roles. Those leadership positions within the department include director of the family medicine clerkship, medical director of the family medicine clinic and director of the family medicine residency program. Molokhia said the department will continue expanding innovative models of team-based care, strengthening population health initiatives, and preparing residents and medical students to practice in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. A central focus will remain on improving and expanding healthcare access, particularly in underserved and rural communities. One example is the department’s ongoing partnership with Accordia Health, a federally qualified health center that integrates residency training with primary care services to help improve access for underserved populations.
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USA Health promotes Molokhia to lead Department of Family Medicine
“As chair, my vision is to continue strengthening the Department of Family Medicine as a leader in community-centered primary care while advancing our core missions of education, clinical care and scholarship,” Ehab Molokhia, M.D., said. Ehab Molokhia, M.D., has been named chair of the Department of Family Medicine at...
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Franklin Primary in Mobile schedules colorectal cancer, other health screenings
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March 26, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Franklin Primary is hosting a community health screening aimed at raising awareness and promoting early detection of colorectal cancer, according to officials. According to a news release from Franklin, “Franklin Goes Blue” will be held at the Franklin Medical […]
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USA Health celebrates renovation of Ronald McDonald family rooms
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Ronald McDonald House family rooms at USA Health’s Children’s and Women’s Hospital have been keeping families together as they navigate tough times since 2014, and now, they have a new look. New furniture, appliances, and amenities fill the Ronald McDonald House family rooms. “They just appreciate having the space to […]
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Thomas Hospital expansion moves forward with topping-off ceremony in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (NBC 15) - A major construction milestone was reached Tuesday at Thomas Hospital as crews placed the final structural beam on a new $40 million patient care tower. The “topping-off” ceremony marks a significant step forward for the project, which hospital leaders say will expand access to care...
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Thomas Hospital expansion moves forward with topping-off ceremony in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (NBC 15) - A major construction milestone was reached Tuesday at Thomas Hospital as crews placed the final structural beam on a new $40 million patient care tower. The “topping-off” ceremony marks a significant step forward for the project, which hospital leaders say will expand access to care...
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Take 5 with Senior Healthcare Brokers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Rick Lender and Valencia Brown with Senior Healthcare Brokers joined WKRG News 5’s Take 5 to share the different coverage programs Senior Healthcare has to offer. For more information, call 251-239-8389 or visit SeniorHealthcareBrokers.com.
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Chang named among Becker’s Chief Medical Officers to Know 2026
MOBILE, Alabama (March 17, 2026) — For the second year in a row, USA Health’s Michael Chang, M.D., has been named in the Becker’s Healthcare list of Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know. The list includes 252 chief medical officers from hospitals and health systems across the nation.
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Take 5 with Senior Healthcare Brokers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Rick Lender and Valencia Brown with Senior Healthcare Brokers joined WKRG News 5’s Take 5 to share the different coverage programs Senior Healthcare has to offer. For more information, call 251-239-8389 or visit SeniorHealthcareBrokers.com.
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Three USA Health physicians speak at national OB-GYN conference
The APGO-CREOG conference serves as a national forum for educators to share research and teaching strategies that shape obstetrics and gynecology training programs across the U.S. Three USA Health physician educators in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology presented their work on enhancing medical education and innovation at the 2026...
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Nursing Home Coverage with Senior Healthcare Brokers
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Rick Lendar and Valencia Brown with Senior Healthcare Brokers discuss nursing home coverage for those with Medicare and Medicaid. If you have questions call (251)-239-8389 or visit Seniorhealthcarebrokers.com.
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USA Health University Hospital Recertified As CSC
USA Health University Hospital has been recertified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) by DNV Healthcare USA Inc., which it says reaffirms its position as the Gulf Coast region’s leader in advanced, lifesaving stroke care. CSC certification represents the highest level of stroke certification, recognizing hospitals with the expertise, technology and systems required to treat the most complex stroke cases 24/7. DNV, an independent, internally recognized healthcare accreditation and certification organization, conducts annual surveys to ensure hospitals consistently meet rigorous national standards for quality, safety and clinical outcomes.
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Stalled since COVID, Mobile plan to develop waterfront parks moves forward
Mobile’s “Peninsula” area is home to a cluster of public properties that promise exceptional access to Mobile Bay and inland waterways. This week, delayed plans to unlock their potential took a step forward. The Peninsula refers to a portion of the city that lies south of Interstate...
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Baldwin Health celebrates opening of the new Specialty Surgical Center in Foley
February 23, 2026 | Foley, AL — Baldwin Health has officially cut a ribbon for its new Specialty Surgical Center, a modern outpatient surgery facility that will expand access to high-quality surgical care for residents and referring providers in South Baldwin County. Representatives from the South Baldwin, Central Baldwin, and Coastal Alabama Chambers joined community leaders and hospital officials to celebrate the new state-of-the-art facility in north Foley.
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USA Health’s Providence Hospital launches ECMO program in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - USA Health’s Providence Hospital is now the only facility in Mobile and Baldwin counties offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO — a technology that acts as an artificial heart and lungs for critically ill patients. The hospital marked the milestone Tuesday with a ribbon...
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Annual Franklin Buskey Gala to celebrate legacy, support mission of Franklin Primary Health Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Franklin Primary Health Center is hosting the annual Franklin Buskey Gala for another year, with United States Congressman Shomari Figures set to be the keynote speaker. The gala will take place Thursday, March 12, at the Mobile Convention Center at 6:30 p.m. Shamonee Baker spoke...
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Haskins named director of clinical compliance and regulatory services at Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Kris Haskins’ expertise spans clinical operations, policy development, evidence‑based practice, and regulatory readiness. In this new role, he will oversee clinical compliance initiatives and support ongoing efforts to advance patient safety and uphold regulatory excellence across Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Kristopher “Kris” Haskins, MSN, RN, has...