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State-by-state breakdown of the more than 34 million living in …

– Counties designated primary care deserts: 5 (5.14% of population, 317,441 residents) – Population in primary care deserts without … See more

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Providence Hospital now officially “USA Health

WEBUpdated: Oct 1, 2023 / 08:59 AM CDT. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Sunday is the first day that what used to be Ascension Providence becomes part of the USA Health System. …

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How ‘Chemo Sabes’ help cancer patients at USA Health

WEBThe volunteers even live by that message in their name: the Chemo Sabes. The name is reportedly a spinoff from the term “Ke-mo sah-bee” from the “Lone Ranger” series.

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Mobile County Health Officials encourage vaccines and testing as …

WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials with the Mobile County Health Department are asking people to watch for symptoms as they’re seeing a rise in COVID …

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Mobile County sees rising RSV, COVID-19 and flu cases

WEBThree diseases that affect the upper respiratory system, COVID-19, RSV and the flu, are all on the rise in Mobile County, and health experts and doctors say the peak …

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10 testing sites for COVID-19 in Mobile County – WKRG News 5

WEBNew Saraland location opens Thursday, April 30 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Health Department, Mobile County and City of Mobile have released …

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Medical Moment: Increasing access to healthcare WKRG.com

WEBAshley Williams Hogue, MD, from USA Center for Healthy Communities joined WKRG to share the need for accessible healthcare and give information on the …

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USA Health unveils new operating rooms at University Hospital

WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health has unveiled five high-tech operating rooms at University Hospital. The hospital’s more than 15,000-square-foot expansion …

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USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital opens pediatric health

WEBUSA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital opened the doors to a new Pediatric Emergency Center on Monday. (Courtesy: USA Health) The new emergency …

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COVID-19 cases more apparent in Mobile County WKRG.com

WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Health officials in Mobile County said out of the three main respiratory infections, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, COVID-19 is the most …

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Mobile County Health Department relocates vaccine and test site

WEBFor COVID testing, molecular test, or PCR tests for personal preference or travel, the test must be done at Family Health location. To set up an appointment at …

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American Cancer Society, Infirmary Health set to host 35th Annual …

WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The American Cancer Society and Infirmary Health will host the 35th Annual Chili Cook-Off in downtown Mobile on Saturday, March …

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Take 5: Healthy Her with Infirmary Health WKRG.com

WEBDr. Quin Bixler, OBGYN from Mobile Bay OBGYN, joined WKRG News 5 on Take 5 to give details on Mobile Infirmary’s upcoming women’s health panel on May 14, …

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Take 5: National Minority Health Month with Franklin Primary …

WEBAlicia Evans, MD, from Franklin Primary Health Center joined WKRG on Take 5 to give insight on National Minority Health Month.

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Norovirus: How to protect yourself from it WKRG.com

WEB5 tips to protect yourself from norovirus. As concern spikes, health officials with the Mobile County Health Department have provided five recommendations to …

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Lakeview Center opening Pensacola facility for adults experiencing

WEBUpdated: Apr 3, 2024 / 05:11 PM CDT. PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG) — An easily accessible facility for people facing a mental health crisis will soon open its doors in Pensacola. …

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USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute hosting Par 3 Tournament as

WEBThe USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute — the only academic cancer research and treatment facility in the region — is hosting its Par 3 Tournament as a fundraising …

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Senior care physicians open first nationwide office in Mobile

WEBUpdated: Jun 14, 2023 / 04:22 PM CDT. MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG) – Sage Health opened its first facility in the nation and they chose Mobile as their home Wednesday. Tyrone Cox, …

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USA Health partners with Andalusia Health to offer obstetrics to …

WEBMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — USA Health’s family medicine obstetrics fellowship has partnered with Andalusia Health to provide care to patients and allow physicians …

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BREAKING: Infirmary Health, UAB team up to boost Gulf Coast …

WEBUPDATE (12:10 p.m.): Infirmary Health professionals say partnering with UAB will allow Gulf Coast patients to receive new treatments without traveling far. There …

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What to know about Bell’s palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel

WEBPhiladelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts during the second half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, …

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Musical battle set to raise funds for USA Health: Doc Rock

WEBFive bands were selected for the competition. According to the release, at least one member of each band is affiliated with USA Health. By the Way: Although it is …

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