Alabama Senate, House Approve Resolution Supporting 欲漫涩 Health
Posted on May 7, 2018
The Alabama Senate and House of Representatives have approved a joint resolution praising the University of South Alabama Health system鈥檚 mission of education, research and clinical care as well as highlighting some top national rankings recently received by .
The local delegation to the Alabama Legislature gathered recently to present the resolution to 欲漫涩 President Tony Waldrop and top officials from 欲漫涩 and 欲漫涩 Health.
鈥淲e appreciate the recognition of 欲漫涩 and 欲漫涩 Health by our elected officials,鈥� Dr. Waldrop said. 鈥淭hey are great advocates for our region, and they understand our role as the region鈥檚 only academic medical center.鈥�
欲漫涩 Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine Dr. John Marymont said that the legislative support makes a difference to 欲漫涩 students, researchers and clinicians.
鈥淎s we fulfill our tripartite mission of education, research and clinical care, our elected officials are advocating on our behalf,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 gratifying to know they understand and support our mission as the only academic medical center in this region and its importance to the state of Alabama.鈥�
欲漫涩 Health Chief Executive Officer Owen Bailey said the resolution would be meaningful to the clinical care providers who offer high-level, unique services, such as the region鈥檚 only Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit.
鈥淥ur physicians, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and staff work diligently every day to provide the best and most compassionate care to our patients,鈥� Bailey said. 鈥淲e are proud to have such wonderful healthcare partners in our region, as well as the support and leadership of our legislative delegation. Their partnership and support are so very much appreciated.
The full text of the resolution mentions 欲漫涩鈥檚 unique services, including one of two universities statewide to educate physicians, as well as the region鈥檚 only academic cancer center at . It also highlights several recent national distinctions gained by 欲漫涩 College of Medicine, 鈥檚 Level 1 Trauma Center and the Arnold Luterman Regional Burn Center, among others.
