- Tuesday, Oct 2: APPC will host a Be The Match drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the cafeteria of University Hospital and Children's & Women's Hospital. This event is designed to educate staff and visitors on the lifesaving gift of bone marrow donation as well as dispel myths about pain and recovery from the procedure. Additionally, information will be provided on how to send in a DNA sample and join the registry. For more info, visit the Be The Match website.
- Wednesday, Oct. 3: APPC will host a luncheon to celebrate all APPs who work for USA Health. Lunch and a gift will be provided from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the University Hospital Cafe Conference Room and Children's & Women's Multipurpose Room. All APPs in USA Health are invited to attend.
- Thursday, Oct. 4: The APPC quarterly meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Pour Baby. The event is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition. The guest speaker will be Dr. Ruth Kleinpell, who will discuss the value of the APRN role.
- Friday, Oct. 5: USA Physician Assistant Studies will present the first Jaguar Medical Symposium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the USA Student Center. Contact Sharrie Cranford at scranford@southalabama.edu or 414-8080 to register. Or, register online and view the symposium brochure for details.
For more information on Advanced Practice Providers Week, contact Kimberly Thompson at kadler@health.southalabama.edu.
