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Caroline Locke, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, works with children in rehabilitation services at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.

Tuned In
July 17, 2024

Speech pathology graduate Caroline Locke turns her South degrees and pediatric training into a position in rehabilitation services working with children. #MyFirstJob ...

Luke Thomas, a 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 graduate, at his job at 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health University Hospital

Picking Up the Pace
July 8, 2024

A full-time day shift in the emergency department at 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health University Hospital keeps nursing graduate Luke Thomas's adrenalin going. #MyFirstJob ...

Dr. Tyler McDonald, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, center, and Dr. Richard Menger, chief of complex spine surgery and associate professor of neurosurgery, right, perform surgery at 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital in August 2023 to insert pins into Abby Flowers's skull for halo gravity traction.

A Halo for Abby
January 9, 2024

How a 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health team eased a young girl's pain, inspired student engineers and gave hope to children with spinal deformities. ...

The 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 marked its 60th Anniversary in 2023 with events including a homecoming week bonfire.

Banner Year
December 29, 2023

Anniversary celebrations. The acquisition of a venerable hospital. Accelerated enrollment. Red-letter moments highlight 2023 at South. ...

Providence Joins 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health
October 1, 2023

The acquisition includes Providence's 349-bed hospital, eight clinics on the hospital campus and six family practice sites in west and north Mobile and Moss Point, Mississippi. ...

Dr. Leigh Minchew, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Nursing, serves as the project director for a $3.4 million grant to transition licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses into registered nursing careers

新澳门六合彩开奖记录 College of Nursing Secures $3.4 Million to Grow Nursing Workforce
August 31, 2023

The Health and Human Resources and Services Administration grant is one of only nine awarded nationwide. ...

After graduating from the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, Melissa Knight began a year-long residency in neurological physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

Advanced Therapy
July 28, 2023

After earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at South, Melissa Knight moved to Mississippi for a residency in neurological care. #MyFirstJob ...

新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health to purchase Providence

Providence Acquisition Announced
April 18, 2023

新澳门六合彩开奖记录 seeks to expand access to academic-based healthcare along the upper Gulf Coast. ...

Graphic with times for Trek Talk.
Monday, Oct. 24, noon – Jag Fitness Trail Station near the Traffic Circle. Prizes and snacks followed by opening remarks at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, noon – The second Trek Talk will be held at Geri Moulton Children’s Park near the entrance of the Mitchell Cancer Institute. Opening remarks will begin at 12:20 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m. – The third and final Trek Talk will be held at University Hospital, Mastin Patient Care Center Lawn. Opening remarks will begin at 1:10 p.m.

Walk to Wellness: 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Launches Walk Week 2022
October 21, 2022

Three Trek Talks will feature President Jo Bonner. ...

Mi’Asia Barclay, who graduated from the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 with degrees in kinesiology and health promotion, took a job at the Moorehouse School of Medicine, where her office on the 15th floor overlooks downtown Atlanta. “Being in a place where I can connect people with resources, where people can better themselves, it makes me feel like I’m doing something,” she said.

Big City Beginning
June 21, 2022

Mi'Asia Barclay, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees at South, begins her health administration career in Atlanta at the Morehouse School of Medicine. #MyFirstJob ...

Jay Copeland started work at Vulcan Performance Rehabilitation and Recovery after graduating from the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录.

Career-Beginning Injury
June 13, 2022

Dislocating his elbow during a high school baseball game leads Jay Copeland to physical therapy training at South and a job in Birmingham. #MyFirstJob ...

Wenda Johnson, who earned master's and doctorate degrees in nursing from the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, competes in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo earlier this year. Photo by James Phifer courtesy of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association.

Rodeo Nurse
April 11, 2022

Wenda Johnson, who earned her master's and doctorate in nursing at South, combines a career in medicine with rodeo success in World Championship Barrel Racing. ...

An artist rendering of the planned expansion and renovation of the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 College of Medicine.

$60 Million Earmarked for College of Medicine Building
March 14, 2022

The appropriation from U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby will help fund construction, which will include a new addition and an extensive renovation of the 1974 existing structure. ...

Dr. Martha Arrieta, director of research for the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Center for Healthy Communities, stands in front of the center.

Poverty and Public Health
March 3, 2022

At the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Center for Healthy Communities, Dr. Martha Arrieta has spent nearly 20 years working to reduce health disparities in poor and underserved neighborhoods of Mobile. ...

Connor Holm, a freshman biomedical sciences major in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, was recently awarded the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Board of Trustees Scholarship.

Satsuma Grad Awarded Trustees Scholarship
September 9, 2021

Connor Holm, a member of South's Honors College, shifts into college life with plans to do research, study medicine and enjoy his 6-speed hatchback. ...

Representatives from the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announced Friday an initiative that will expand access for MGCCC students to enter South's Early Acceptance Program for nursing.

South, MGCCC Collaborate on Nursing Program
July 23, 2021

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College nursing students can get a jump start on earning their bachelor's degree, saving both time and money. ...

Dr. Natalie Gassman, an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology at the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, and graduate student Arlet Hernandez left, are conducting experiments and continuing research on the harmful effects of dihydroxyacetone, a molecule produced by electronic cigarettes, at the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

'A Flamethrower of Chemicals'
April 26, 2021

Vaping remains popular among those seeking to quit tobacco smoking and young people enticed by flavors from watermelon to creme brulee. Dr. Natalie Gassman's research suggests dangers that are decidedly less sweet. ...

The research of Dr. Mohamed Shaban, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, focuses on using brain waves — shown here in this photo illustration — to reveal cognitive impairment as a result of Parkinson's Disease.

Deep Learning Opens New Possibilities in Parkinson's Treatment
March 26, 2021

Computer-assisted analysis focusing on brain waves could help physicians detect and manage cognitive impairment in the early stages of the disease. ...

Grant Skinner and Sarai Garraway, both juniors and South Strong Ambassadors at the 新澳门六合彩开奖记录, meet with fellow students recently outside the Student Center to talk about the importance of following precautions to keep people safe from COVID-19.

Ambassadors Bring Positive Energy, Critical Message
March 1, 2021

The South Strong Ambassadors are using peer encouragement, social media and Jag swag in promoting COVID-19 practices to keep people safe as the University plans to return to normal operations. ...