Pictured above: Preventive Medicine's Kimberly Braden and Dr. Teresa Wallace at site.
A new COVID-19 testing site has launched at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority in partnership with Live HealthSmart Alabama and the Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center. The site offers both drive-through and walk-up testing to the community. Raegan Durant, MD (Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine and Medical Director for Cooper Green Mercy Health Services) reports this site makes testing possible and convenient for patients with reduced access to care, and it will help control the spread of COVID-19 amidst flu season.
More Good News for September October 21, 2020
James Kobie, PhD (Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases) and colleagues have identified a monoclonal antibody that has successfully eradicated SARS-CoV-2 virus in preclinical tests. It has been licensed for development as an inhaled medication by Aridis Pharmaceuticals, with plans for a global study next year.
Each year, we host a Faculty Honors Reception to celebrate the many contributions our department makes to academic medicine. This year, we are recognizing these honors virtually throughout October. This week, we highlight our newly appointed endowed chairs and professors. Congratulations all!
Professor, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care) comments in JAMA Internal Medicine that while noninvasive ventilation is on the rise, evidence for this approach among older patients with serious illnesses remains elusive. He advocates for early palliative intervention in both the commentary and the accompanying podcast.
Carlos Arguello, MD (Associate Professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism) has been selected to serve on the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Item-Writing Task Force, where he will help develop exam content utilizing a combination of traditional and innovative, model-based approaches. Kudos, Dr. Arguello!
David Fettig, MD (Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology and Hepatology) joined our faculty in May. His clinical focus is diagnosing and treating diseases of the liver including alcoholic liver disease, liver cancer, viral hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, and liver transplant workup. Welcome aboard, Dr. Fettig!
In this guest essay, Department of Medicine Vice Chair for Culture and Diversity Dr. Monica Baskin examines what’s going on behind the mask to uncover some of our pandemic-associated vulnerabilities. Her practical guidance for coping and maintaining resilience offers strategies for addressing one's personal wellness.
Brian Bates, CPA (UAB Health System Chief Compliance Officer) and Stephen Stair, MD (HSF Medical Compliance Officer) will present the annual mandatory compliance session “2020 Compliance Corner” at Medical Grand Rounds at noon on Wednesday, October 28, via Zoom. Register now.