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Leading with Purpose: Mobile Pediatrician Named President of State Medical Association
MOBILE, Ala. — A new chapter in Alabama healthcare leadership is underway as Dr. Nina Ford Johnson, a Mobile pediatrician, steps into her role as president of. the Medical Association of the State of Alabama—becoming a leading voice for physicians and patients across the state. Dr. Johnson was...
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Mobile eyes new rules for private ambulances, but one company raises concerns
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The city plans an overhaul of rules for private ambulance companies, but the president of the oldest of those firms expressed concerns that it could put him out of business. The Mobile City Council is expected to vote next week on the proposal, months in the...
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‘They’ll be filled’ – BayPointe Hospital expansion nears completion in west Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An expansion of BayPointe Hospital is nearing completion. The psychiatric hospital in west Mobile, owned by AltaPointe Health, currently has 104 beds. The expansion will increase that to 138. AltaPointe CEO Tuerk Schlesinger said the added beds will not stay empty long. “They’ll be filled,” he...
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USA Health nurse manager details life-saving care for preemies
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Premature birth rates are reaching unprecedented levels, and USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile, home to the region’s only level-three NICU, is at the forefront of this critical issue. In the video above, nurse manager Cathy McCurley shares insights on...
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USA Health welcomes new vascular surgeon
Justin Manley, M.D., FACS, will practice the full spectrum of vascular surgery, but with a special focus on complex limb salvage. USA Health is expanding its vascular surgery services with the addition of Justin D. Manley, M.D., FACS, a board-certified vascular surgeon who brings experience in academic medicine and the U.S. military, where he led surgical teams in support of Special Operations Forces.
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USA Health leaders receive 2026 Change Agent of the Year Award at RLDatix Connected Healthcare Summit
Stephanie Grabowsky, Becky Pomrenke were recognized for driving transformational change in patient safety, operations and culture at USA Health. Stephanie Grabowsky, CPHQ, and Becky Pomrenke, MSN, RN, of USA Health have been recognized by RLDatix as co-recipients of the 2026 Change Agent of the Year Award at the 2026 Connected Healthcare Summit. The award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in driving meaningful, systemwide change to improve patient safety and care delivery.
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Atmore Community Hospital in critical financial crisis as USA Health outlines cash needs to city council
UPDATE: This article was updated to include additional quotes from ACH CEO Drew Citrin. Atmore Community Hospital is in a critical spot financially, but there are no plans in place to close, USA Health officials said Monday during a workshop with the Atmore City Council. The purpose of the workshop...
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Saad Healthcare’s ‘The Retreat’ offers comfort for hospice patients and families
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Behind Saad Healthcare sits a place for families seeking comfort and support during end-of-life care. They call it “The Retreat” — Saad’s inpatient hospice center. Gloria Massingill recalls her first visit three years ago, when her husband Kenny was looking for hospice...
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USA Health’s Panacek Earns International Educator Award
Dr. Edward Panacek, professor and chair of emergency medicine at USA Health and the University of South Alabama’s (USA) Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, has received the International Educator Award for decades of mentorship and contributions to global medical research. The biannual honor, presented by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and Mediterranean Academy of Emergency Medicine, recognizes academic faculty physicians who have made sustained impacts on international medical education. Panacek is widely known for his research on sepsis and for teaching the American College of Emergency Physicians research fellowship for more than a decade. His influence extends well beyond U.S. borders. For more than 17 years, Panacek has served as co-chair of the Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress Abstract Committee, where he reviews about 300 abstracts per congress and mentors junior faculty in the scoring and review process. He also assists investigators in countries where medical research infrastructure is still developing, providing hands-on guidance in editing presentation content and advising on manuscript writing. Panacek earned a degree in medicine from USA and a master’s degree in public health in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.
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USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital celebrates renovated Ronald McDonald House family rooms with rededication ceremony
In 2025, the family rooms welcomed more than 20,000 visits — a testament to the essential role the spaces play in easing stress and supporting the well-being of families during what can be some of life’s most difficult moments. To create places of comfort and calm inside USA...
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Foley Looks To Build Larger Home For Growing Senior Programs
Leaders say the current 7,000 sf Senior Center can no longer meet rising demand for services. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — City officials in Foley are moving forward with plans to build a new home for the Foley Senior Center. The project would replace the current center on East Rose Avenue, which city leaders say is too small for the increasing number of members. The new building aims to better serve older residents with more space and updated facilities. The Foley City Council has taken its first official step in the process.
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Foley City Council to move forward with new building for senior center
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Residents in Foley can soon expect a new senior center. According to a city news release, the Foley City Council voted on Monday, March 23, to move forward on plans to build a new home for the Foley Senior Center. Prior to deciding to move forward on plans for a new […]
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Elberta Pharmacy: Almost 100 years of hometown service and essentials
ELBERTA, Ala. (WKRG) — The Elberta Pharmacy has been around for almost a hundred years, and decades later, it is still the place to go in town for your daily essentials. From the outside, the Elberta Pharmacy has seen some changes since it first opened. WKRG News 5 did some digging through local archives and […]
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Vets Recover hosts Community Health Fair for veterans and families Saturday March 27
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Vets Recover will host a free Community Health Fair this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its facility located at 1200 SpringHill Avenue, Mobile, Alabama, welcoming veterans, their families, and the public for a day focused on health, connection, and community support.