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In November 2021, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tuskegee University received a first of its kind $13.7 million grant to further inclusive excellence in research across both institutions. As part of that effort, the program is now recruiting[…]
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Ann Arbor June 17, 2022Obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Recent findings have also revealed that obesity is a risk factor for hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. In a new[…]
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New York, NY, June 1, 2022 — The Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation are pleased to announce that the 2022 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare will be presented to Dr. Mona Fouad, MD, MPH.
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The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the disparities in health and health care access faced by underserved communities.
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This revitalization kick-off event follows ribbon-cuttings held in two other Live HealthSmart Alabama demonstration communities, Titusville and Kingston, earlier this year.
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Simple, healthy changes within families can help children develop long-term healthy habits.
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The study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information.
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The garden beds will be completed on Nov. 16 — Ward’s birthday.
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The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.
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The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.
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Dina Avery, DHSc, will serve a two-year term on the board of the Association of Graduate Regulatory Educators.
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Live HealthSmart’s goal is to improve Alabama’s national health ranking by 2030.
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Community members can visit 11th Ave Church of God in Christ in Kingston from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on October 27.
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Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.
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Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities.
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Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.
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Live HealthSmart Alabama is expanding its footprint throughout the Birmingham area and will extend its model beyond Birmingham to other Alabama communities.
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NBA basketball legend Charles Barkley brings his plea for widespread vaccination against COVID-19 to a vaccine rally on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Legion Field.
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Written by: Anne Heaney The UAB Division of Preventive Medicine (DOPM) was awarded a grant from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reduce violent crime in Bessemer, Alabama and improve[…]
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The NIH’s Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities extends research grant to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
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On June 11, 2021, Tuskegee University in partnership with Alabama CEAL, hosted a virtual citizen forum "On the Vaccine Fence: Connecting Spirituality & Science to Make Informed Decisions," to answer questions and address concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. If you were[…]
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Tiffani Maycock, D.O., has been selected to serve a five-year term on the American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors.
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Students in third, fourth and fifth grades can attend the Happy Healthy Hard Elementary Summer Camp now through July 9.
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Included in the phase one improvements in the Kingston community is a new mobile market bringing fresh food to the neighborhood.
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Live HealthSmart is a comprehensive plan to work with businesses, schools, faith-based organizations and nonprofits in order to make changes to policies, systems and built environments impacting the health of Alabamians.