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Dr. Leigha Clarkson, MD, Named Recipient of the United Hospital Fund’s Excellence in Health Care Award for Quality Improvement Champions

June 27th, 2023
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Providing quality patient care is at the heart of our organization. Impacting the lives of over nine million patients annually, our clinicians go above and beyond to ensure every patient receives the best possible care. It is with pride we share Leigha Clarkson, MD, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the United Hospital […]

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USACS Introduces the Dr. Charles Drew Alliance Employee Resource Group

June 19th, 2023
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Connecting with colleagues is integral to building a strong organizational culture and community. Although all connections in the workplace are valuable, there is a unique bond to be made with colleagues sharing similar interests, backgrounds, and cultural identities. To achieve these connections across the organization, Chief of Clinician Engagement, Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, […]

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USACS Clinicians to Lead Key Presentations at Upcoming SAEM Conference

May 16th, 2023
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We are pleased to announce several USACS clinicians will be leading exciting presentations at the upcoming SAEM conference, held in Austin, Texas, May 16-19.   Please join us for the following presentations:   5/17, 8:00am-8:08am Room 305, Level 3 Prehospital Buprenorphine Administration For Opioid Use Disorder: Bridging The Gap (Lightning Oral Presentation) K. Smith, M. […]

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Make the Most of Your Rest

March 2nd, 2022
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                  10 Things the Ruin Sleep and Tips to Overcome Sleep is essential to restore your body and mind. It’s a vital pillar of health and one to be prioritized. Quality sleep improves memory and concentration, physical performance, maintains the immune system, and strengthens the heart. Poor […]

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Breaking into Pride

Pride
June 29th, 2021
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By Joyce Perfetti, DO Assistant Medical Director, USACS South At US Acute Care Solutions, we know that when people of different experiences and backgrounds come to the table, it leads to making better decisions. We value diversity of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, family status and life experiences.   Incorporating diversity and inclusion into […]

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Wellness: Relinquish Expectations

June 3rd, 2021
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Have you ever been frustrated when others failed to meet your expectations? This week, Dr. Jess Badwards discusses how letting go of your expectations for others can result in less stress for yourself. Weekly Wellness Tip By Dr. Jess Badwards | bewellhealwell.com    Consider relinquishing your expectations. At work, at home. Do your best, accept what […]

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Wellness: Hardwired?

April 29th, 2021
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All personality types come with both positive and negative traits. But, says Dr. Jess Badwards, that doesn’t mean we can’t work on our negative traits. If we have a growth mindset rather than a fixed one, we can improve each day. Weekly Wellness Tip By Dr. Jess Badwards | bewellhealwell.com  This week, think about those personality […]

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Celebrating Women: Words of Wisdom from an Admired USACS Physician

March 30th, 2021
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As we conclude Women’s History Month, The Shift had a conversation with one of the most admired leaders at US Acute Care Solutions, Chairman of the National Clinical Governance Board Joan Kolodzik, MD, FACEP, also a physician in the southwest Ohio area, serving clinically in many of the Mercy Health hospitals. Her home base is […]

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Wellness: Check your attitude

February 17th, 2021
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Are the little frustrations adding up? Dr. Jess Badwards asks this week, “When you showed up for your first day of work after graduating, would those things have upset you?” Take stock of your attitude, and decide if little frustrations are worth your mental health. Weekly Wellness Tip By Dr. Jess Badwards | bewellhealwell.com This week, […]

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Weekly Wellness: Considering Criticism

January 13th, 2021
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It’s not always easy to hear what we’re doing wrong, even if it is delivered in the kindest possible way. However, criticism often is NOT delivered in the kindest possible way. But we have a choice in how to receive that criticism, Dr. Jess Badwards reminds us in this week’s edition of Be Well Heal […]

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