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Dr Richards

Dr. William Richards, chair of surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine poses for a portrait Monday, June 8, 2015.

Dr. Richards

Dr.William Richards, M.D., Chair of Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Monday, June 8, 2015.

Dr Richards

Dr. William Richards, chair of surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine (far left), performs surgery to implant a LINX device during Monday May 16, 2016. LINX is the only device approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of GERD and has proven to eliminate dependence on medication and improve quality of life. The new device consists of a small, flexible band of magnets that is surgically placed around the esophagus just above the stomach to help prevent reflux. The strength of the magnets helps to keep the valve between the stomach and esophagus closed to prevent reflux. When you swallow, the magnets separate temporarily to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach. BEST

Dr Richards

Dr. William Richards, chair of surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine holds a LINX device during surgey Monday May 16, 2016. LINX is the only device approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of GERD and has proven to eliminate dependence on medication and improve quality of life. The new device consists of a small, flexible band of magnets that is surgically placed around the esophagus just above the stomach to help prevent reflux. The strength of the magnets helps to keep the valve between the stomach and esophagus closed to prevent reflux. When you swallow, the magnets separate temporarily to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach. BEST

Dr Weisi Yan

Dr. Weisi Yan, a radiation oncologist at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, poses for a portrait Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Dr Weisi Yan

Dr. Weisi Yan, a radiation oncologist at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, poses for a portrait Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Patterson E-Cigarette Research

Dr. Scott Patterson, a burn and surgical critical care fellow at the University of South Alabama, recently received an award for best poster at the 2016 American Burn Association (ABA) 48th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Patterson was awarded best poster in the public health category for his presentation titled “E-Cigarette Explosions in the USA: A Case Report and Classification of Injuries from the Literature.” The purpose of his study was to review and classify burns caused by electronic cigarettes.

Patterson E-Cigarette Research

Dr. Scott Patterson, a burn and surgical critical care fellow at the University of South Alabama, poses in the trauma room at the USA Medical Center Tuesday, June 21, 2016 with a photo of a burn on a patient's thigh from an E-Cigarette. Dr. Patterson recently received an award for best poster at the 2016 American Burn Association (ABA) 48th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Patterson was awarded best poster in the public health category for his presentation titled “E-Cigarette Explosions in the USA: A Case Report and Classification of Injuries from the Literature.” The purpose of his study was to review and classify burns caused by electronic cigarettes.

Patterson E-Cigarette Research

Dr. Scott Patterson, a burn and surgical critical care fellow at the University of South Alabama, recently received an award for best poster at the 2016 American Burn Association (ABA) 48th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Patterson was awarded best poster in the public health category for his presentation titled “E-Cigarette Explosions in the USA: A Case Report and Classification of Injuries from the Literature.” The purpose of his study was to review and classify burns caused by electronic cigarettes.

Dr L Duffy

Dr. Lamar Duffy posses for a photo in his office Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Dr Duffy was recently named Chief Medical Information Officer for the USA Hospitals.

Dr L Duffy

Dr. Lamar Duffy posses for a photo in his office Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Dr Duffy was recently named Chief Medical Information Officer for the USA Hospitals.

Ballard Receives Award

Dr William Richards, chair of the department of surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine (right) poses for a photo Monday, June 20, 2016 with Dr. Barry Ballard Jr. as he presents him with the Alabama Chapter of American College of Surgeons Outstanding Surgical Resident Award for 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Pianist Katya Grineva performs for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Cellist Byron Duckwall performs with pianist Katya Grineva for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Matthew Anderson listens as pianist Katya Grineva and cellist Byron Duckwall perform for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Pianist Katya Grineva perfomrs with cellist Byron Duckwall for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Pianist Katya Grineva performs for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Cellist Byron Duckwall performs with pianist Katya Grineva for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Pianist Katya Grineva and cellist Byron Duckwall perform for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

USA C&WH Piano & Cello Concert

Pianist Katya Grineva performs for patients, visitors and staff in the lobby of the University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital, Thursday, June 16, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016. BEST

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Drs. Singh & Singh

Drs. Ajay and Seema Singh, both of whom are cancer researchers at the University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, pose for a portrait in the laboratory at MCI Wednesday, June 8, 2016.