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Prioritizing sleep will improve every aspect of your physical and mental wellness and help you achieve all your other goals. Unfortunately, streaming devices, social media and other distractions make it all too easy to stay up later than you intend.
Wellness tips for a new you in the New Year
If your list of New Year’s resolutions is a mile long, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Let these three essential wellness tips set you up for a successful year and … more
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Pediatrician Michael Strickland, M.D., is accepting new patients at USA Health offices in Fairhope and Mobile.
USA Health Pediatrics expands with the addition of Michael Strickland, M.D.
USA Health Pediatrics is expanding its medical practices in Mobile and Baldwin counties with the addition of Michael Strickland, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of … more
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Alabama doctors unveil 'Your Care is at Our Core' campaign, emphasizing personal connection in healthcare
Alabama doctors are emphasizing the pivotal role of a strong doctor-patient relationship in delivering optimal healthcare. This message is at the forefront of a new awareness campaign launched by the … more
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Nationwide, there's a growing recognition of the potential consequences of vaping among adolescents. Educators from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are actively contributing to raising awareness about this concern.
Alabama Extension educators bringing awareness to vaping impact on teens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Across the country, people are becoming more aware of the impact that vaping can have on teens. In fact, Utah lawmakers recently proposed a bill that would ban the sale of … more
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USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute exterior
Mobile's Mitchell Cancer Institute receives grants to lower patient costs
MOBILE — The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute has been awarded grants totaling $45,000 from the American Cancer Society to help patients with transportation and lodging needs during their … more
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Brittany Brown, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. Brown recently was appointed director for operation for internal medicine at the University of South Alabama Physicians Group.
Brown among 200 nurses recognized internationally as a Nurse of Note
MOBILE — Brittany Brown, director of operations for internal medicine, was named a recipient of the 2023 Nurses of Note awards program last week. PerfectServe, a provider of cloud-based … more
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Among the Sports Medicine Foundations winners were Hayden Drew (1st place), Roxanne Ching (2nd place), and Charlie Tollett (3rd place).
Baldwin County High School dominates fifth annual HOSA Sports Medicine Competition
Baldwin County High School emerged as a dominant force at the fifth annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Sports Medicine Competition, nearly achieving a clean sweep across all three … more
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Send some love to young patients at Children's of Alabama this Valentine's Day with free greeting cards. The cards will be hand-delivered to patients in the hospital, letting them know you're thinking of them.
Spread love to Children's of Alabama patients this Valentine's Day
Make Valentine’s Day unforgettable for young patients at Children’s of Alabama by participating in a heartwarming initiative. From today until Feb. 14, individuals can send complimentary … more
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It’s Back to the 80s for the Ladies Game Night fundraiser sponsored by the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation. Serving on the planning committee are from left, seated, Louanne Shankle, Kellye Knight, Kimberly Andreoli (Chair); standing, Kim Chastang, Wendy Smith, DeeAnn Reed and Beth Sudduth.
Flashback fundraiser: North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation hosts 'Back to the 80s' Ladies Game Night
Dust off your leg warmers and tease up your hair, because the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation is throwing it back to the 80s with a groovy Ladies Game Night on March 21 at the Holly Hills … more
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill last night, Wednesday, March 6 that grants protection to in vitro fertilization (IVF) medical providers and patients.
Alabama Governor signs bill granting protections for IVF providers and patients
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill last night, Wednesday, March 6 that grants protection to in vitro fertilization (IVF) medical providers and patients. The Alabama State Legislature worked … more
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All About You Massage joins Central Baldwin Chamber [Photo gallery]
SUMMERDALE, Alabama — The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce welcomed All About You Massage with a ribbon cutting and open house on Oct. 5 at 103B Highway 59 in Summerdale. Jeanne Blake, a … more
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Maples, Bradford pears, Chinese elms and Chinese tallow trees will produce all shades of red, orange and yellow if the right conditions are present.
Amid tough year for trees, Alabama anticipates fall color
After enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the overwhelming sense of relief she felt two years ago when she finally brought her … more
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The papaya fruit has many nutrients, including vitamins A, C and E. Papaya contains antioxidants such as lycopene, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and fiber, which research shows may help lower cholesterol.
Papaya's milky texture packed with nutrients
The fall harvests usher in loads of pumpkins into grocery stores. But a smooth-skinned tropical fruit also vies for a consumer's attention: papaya. The orange and green fruit is originally from … more
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In observance of National Doctors' Day on March 30, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center chose to commemorate the occasion by making a charitable contribution in honor of their medical staff to the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center.
Celebrating National Doctors' Day: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center gives back to community
In observance of National Doctors' Day on March 30, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center chose to commemorate the occasion by making a charitable contribution in honor of their medical staff … more
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Dr. Richard Menger, a neurosurgeon with USA Health and chief of complex spine surgery and an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the USA College of Medicine.
USA neurosurgeon wins 2nd-straight national award
MOBILE — USA Health neurosurgeon Richard P. Menger, M.D., M.P.A., has been awarded the Samuel Hassenbusch Young Neurosurgeon Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) for the … more
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Becker's Healthcare spotlights Margaret Roley as a leading female hospital CEO
Margaret Roley, CEO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "Women Hospital CEOs to Know" for 2024. This acknowledgment highlights Roley's … more
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Spring Yoga sessions open for registration at Bay Minette Recreation Center
Bay Minette Recreation Center is inviting community members to register for the upcoming Spring Session of Yoga, led by instructor Annie Allen. The classes are set to begin at at 6:30 p.m. every … more
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Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety
Physical activity may reduce the risk of heart failure among people with depression or anxiety more so than in people without the mental health conditions, according to new research. Previous studies … more
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The New Year is the perfect time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness. Not sure where to start? You can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your routine such as these 10 health resolutions.
Make these 10 doctor-recommended health resolutions in the New Year
The New Year is the perfect time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness. Not sure where to start? Doctors say you can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your … more
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Pneumococcal pneumonia can be life-threatening. Here’s what to know
Pneumococcal pneumonia can disrupt your life for weeks and, in some cases, be serious or even life-threatening. To help adults understand how they can help protect themselves against pneumococcal … more
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