News from UAB Medicine
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
McMains named UAB chief facilities officer
Robert “Bob” E. McMains will assume the role of UAB chief facilities officer on June 17, 2013.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Tackle the summer allergy season with simple strategies
The spring allergy season has been underway for several weeks in many parts of the country – but soon after the tree pollen settles, the grass pollen will be ready to cause trouble.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
UAB study shows ACE Unit reduces costs, readmissions for senior patients
Geriatric patients treated in a specialized Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit get top notch care at lower cost, says new UAB study.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Pennington named CEO of Medical West
Pennington has served as senior vice president and chief operating officer at Medical West since 2003.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Celebrating 25 years of care at the 1917 Clinic
Since opening its doors in 1988, the comprehensive health clinic for patients with HIV/AIDS has had a lot of successes and milestones worth commemorating.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
UAB installs most powerful cyclotron at any US academic medical center
In an engineering feat, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center installs a cyclotron unique to academic medical settings.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Charles and Charlie: A story of coping with brain cancer
UAB cancer patient Charles Turk fights a hard battle with a brain tumor, with the help of a loving family and a rare deer.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Callahan Eye Hospital adds laser technology to cataract surgery
Callahan Eye Hospital introduces new laser technology to remove cataracts with unprecedented precision and control; expands availability of laser cataract surgery in Birmingham.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Spring is the time to revisit and recommit to New Year’s resolutions
It’s three months into 2013, and summer is just around the corner. UAB experts offer tips on getting back on track with health behavior changes promised earlier this year.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
UAB’s Critical Care Transport celebrates 30 years
After 30 years and millions of miles, UAB’s Critical Care Transport Service is still going strong.
