USA Health

Cindy Nelson, a graduate of the University of South Alabama, and manager of clinical and research applications for the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, has been recognized as one of Alabama’s Women in Tech 2026 by Business Alabama. https://ow.ly/RFWX50Z2Qkn

First in Alabama. On May 6, the Department of Urology delivered the first Inlexzo procedure in the state — a major milestone for our patients battling bladder cancer and a testament to our team's commitment to staying at the forefront of urologic care. Inlexzo's intravesical platform offers our patients a meaningful new option. We're grateful to Johnson & Johnson for the partnership that made this happen.

When it comes to stroke, every second matters, and the response begins before a patient reaches the hospital. On WKRG's The Doctor Is In, Travis B. Goodloe III, M.D., an emergency medicine physician with USA Health, discusses the critical partnership between EMS teams and hospital providers in delivering rapid, lifesaving stroke care. From the importance of calling 911 at the first sign of symptoms to the role of pre-hospital notification and field interventions, Dr. Goodloe explains how coordinated emergency response can improve outcomes for patients facing stroke and other time-sensitive emergencies. Watch the segment here: https://ow.ly/WEp750Z1Nke

Residents from the Department of Internal Medicine at USA Health performed strongly at the American College of Physicians Doctor's Dilemma Competition in San Francisco. https://ow.ly/WfGp50YZc8W

Robotic surgery can make esophageal procedures safer, according to a study led by surgeons at USA Health. The study was published in April in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. https://ow.ly/bhBV50YZc6J

Researchers from USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute recently presented their latest work in cancer prevention and community outreach at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology in Denver. https://ow.ly/P38i50YZcaR

Led by Richard Menger, M.D., MPA, USA Health’s complex spine team 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. https://ow.ly/pL5z50YZbWy

Save the date for this summer safety class for middle school students! Safe Sitters Essentials with CPR classes will be held June 22 and July 18 at Strada Patient Care Center and also in Baldwin County Designed for students in grades 6-8, the class is $75 and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required at the link or by calling (251) 895-2367.

Jennifer Rowland received a life-changing diagnosis of a brain tumor and sought help from neurosurgeon Jai Thakur, M.D. “There’s no doubt that God has been writing my story,” she said. “I’m thankful that He led me to Dr. Thakur and the team at USA Health, because I just don’t feel like the outcome would have been the same if I’d have been somewhere else.” https://lnkd.in/eTJJ2FV9

Natalie Fox, DNP, PNP-BC, served as the keynote speaker during the 2026 National APP Advisory Council Meeting in Chicago, sharing insights on leadership she gained during her career, which ranged from bedside nursing to health system CEO. https://ow.ly/xx7850YZbmW