Beginning with the founding of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1973, USA Health stands as the only academic health system along the upper Gulf Coast. It provides excellent healthcare to the region's diverse population at USA Health University Hospital and the renowned USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, one of only a handful of freestanding hospitals in the country dedicated to the healthcare needs of children and women. In 2023, USA Health purchased Providence Hospital, providing convenient access to care for residents of west Mobile. Additionally, continuous research and technological advancements keep the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute at the forefront of cancer treatment and outcomes. The health system employs more than 7,200 clinical and nonclinical staff members, including some 180 academic physicians who serve dual roles treating patients and teaching the next generation of medical doctors.

The USA Health University Hospital in the US offers a wide range of specialties and services to meets healthcare needs.

1. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: Diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart conditions, including cardiac surgeries such as bypass surgery and valve repair.

2. Oncology and Cancer Care: Comprehensive care for various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology.

3. Neurology and Neurosurgery: Treatment of neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and brain tumors, often including advanced surgical interventions.

4. Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery: Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including joint replacement surgeries, spine surgery, and sports medicine.

5. Pediatrics: Specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents, covering a wide range of medical specialties including pediatric surgery, neonatology, and pediatric oncology.

6. Women's Health: Comprehensive care for women, including obstetrics and gynecology services, high-risk pregnancy care, and gynecologic oncology.

7. Transplant Services: Evaluation, transplantation, and ongoing care for patients in need of organ transplants, such as kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants.

8. Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.

9. Critical Care Medicine: Specialized care for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs), including respiratory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medical management.

Our Values:
Teamwork: We believe a team approach offers the best healthcare for our patients.
Patient-centered: We partner with our patients, their families and their communities.
Quality: We provide the best quality healthcare to our patients.
Respect: We respect our patients and each other.
Service: We strengthen our community and our region through outreach focused on improving health.

Our Mission:
We help people lead longer, better lives.

Our Vision:
USA Health strives to be the premier integrated, patient-centered healthcare organization in our region. We educate future generations of healthcare providers, and we discover innovative ways to help people become healthier.

As the region’s leading provider of innovative healthcare, USA Health frequently receives accolades from our peers and national organizations. Here are just a few.