Retirement Reception Slated

A reception will be held for University of South Alabama retirees on Feb. 23, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. in John Counts Room at the USA Mitchell Center on main campus. For more information, contact Angie James at 460-7545.

College of Nursing Recognized for Influenza Prevention Efforts

Dr. Ron Franks, vice president for health sciences at USA, recently presented an Outstanding Service Award 2009 to Tom Meyer, assistant professor of adult health nursing, recognizing the integral support the College of Nursing provided in making this year's flu shot clinics so successful. Approximately 4,000 vaccinations were given to USA employees and their family members.

Internationally renowned trauma surgeon Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox presented two lectures this week on the care of trauma patients. Both talks were made possible by the William A. L. Mitchell Endowed Lecture in Traumatology and Surgical Care.

From the left are Dr. Charles B. Rodning, professor of surgery; Dr. Richard P. Gonzalez, associate professor of surgery, Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox, guest lecturer and chief of surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston; and Dr. William Richards, professor and chair of surgery.

Press Register - Medical School Romance

Click story (left) to read a story published in the Press Register about two third-year medical students at USA who were recently engaged.

Med School Cafe' - Surgical Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

This week's Med School Café lecture featured Dr. William Richards, professor and chair of surgery at the USA College of Medicine. In the lecture, titled "Surgical Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes," Dr. Richards outlined the latest bariatric procedures available for treating obesity. 

A repeat lecture is now being scheduled on the USA Medical Center campus.  If you are interested in attending, email kebarnes@usouthal.edu for details.