Randy Moore served a seven-month tour in Iraq as a combat nurse. He is also a 20-year Navy veteran — 14 of them on active duty. His experiences make him the perfect fit as an instructor for the UAB VA Nursing Academy.

The UAB School of Nursing was designated a VA Nursing Academy by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliation in 2009, joining 14 other schools in the country with the prestigious designation.

Lynne Vining is a “dirt sailor,” a Navy nurse in Afghanistan who cares for fallen comrades.

The National Institutes of Health centers will close gaps in curricula so clinicians can make better and safer choices about pain treatment.

The UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center recently hosted its third annual Diabetes Research Day.

Twenty professors from 17 departments received the 2012 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship.

School of Nursing will host its annual scholarship fundraising event.

Six local women were honored as the UAB Outstanding Women for 2012.

Turner-Henson has been recognized by the EPA for her work in children's health initiatives.