Thursday, October 19, 2023

USA Health Game Day celebrates employees

Drawing the largest crowd in the event's history, USA Health Game Day 2023 was held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. 

Faculty, staff and their families gathered under the tailgate tent to enjoy a meal of Sonny's BBQ before heading into the stadium to cheer on the Jags. The South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 55-3. 

Employees wave to the crowd during a special presentation.
The following employees represented USA Health and the Whiddon College of Medicine during a special on-field presentation: 
  • Jonathon Audia, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and immunology
  • Aubrey Coates, coordinator of facilities support services at USA Health
  • Asia Cross, lead care access associate at the Digestive Health Center
  • Karen Fagan, M.D., professor of internal medicine, pulmonologist, and director of the pulmonary and critical care division
  • Todd Kennedy, CEO of USA Health Providence
  • Laquesia Lee, medical assistant at University Urology
  • Christina Murphree, manager of practice operations for internal medicine
  • Nikki Napier, shuttle driver at Children’s & Women’s Hospital
  • Edward Panacek, M.D., board president of the USA Medical Alumni Association, and professor and chair of emergency medicine
  • Erica Pettway, community engagement coordinator at the Mitchell Cancer Institute
  • Robin Shumaker, physician assistant in neurosurgery and president of the APP Council