Displaying items by tag: division of preventive medicine

Authors of a New England Journal of Medicine article recommend a new case be made for housing to end homelessness, emphasizing benefits and de-emphasizing problematic cost-savings arguments.
Stefan Kertesz, M.D., says a better understanding of what caused and what sustains the opioid epidemic is needed among policymakers and physicians to best serve patients and address the crisis.
Exercise is a key to better health, and UAB is teaming up with local partners to encourage people to get outside and be active in their local parks. 
Sowing the Seeds of Health, a longstanding educational program at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, helps to reduce breast and cervical cancer among Latina women. 
Sedentary behavior — even among physically active people — may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and more. 
Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, received the award for extraordinary service to the community in support of the Society’s mission to save lives and end the pain and suffering of cancer.
Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, receives the award in recognition of her work in improving the health of racial/ethnic minorities and underserved communities through the creation of UAB HealthSmart.
Monica Baskin, Ph.D., will lead efforts in the Department of Medicine to develop a culture of respect and inclusion, working with each division to capitalize on the diverse backgrounds of its faculty, staff and learners.
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