Community Engagement
Our partnerships, active in 12 Alabama counties and eight Birmingham neighborhoods, have created lasting and sustainable community capacity, empowering people to take charge of their own health.
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FIRST partnership begins recruitment
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[…] -
New research delves into the contributors to obesity-related health disparities
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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2022 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare Bestowed on Health Equity Leader Dr. Mona Fouad
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. -
RESPECT-UP grant looks at multiple factors surrounding COVID-19 testing in underserved communities
The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the disparities in health and health care access faced by underserved communities. -
Live HealthSmart Alabama and BL Harbert kick off revitalization efforts in Bush Hills
This revitalization kick-off event follows ribbon-cuttings held in two other Live HealthSmart Alabama demonstration communities, Titusville and Kingston, earlier this year. -
New children’s book aims to teach simple, healthy habits alongside home visit program
Simple, healthy changes within families can help children develop long-term healthy habits. -
Alabama CEAL study finds evidence of vaccine hesitation due to mistrust
The study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information. -
Students build memorial garden for teacher who died of COVID-19
The garden beds will be completed on Nov. 16 — Ward’s birthday. -
$13.7 million grant will create systemic and sustainable culture to support underrepresented communities in health disparities research at UAB and Tuskegee
The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence. -
Live HealthSmart Alabama mobile wellness van coming to underserved areas in Birmingham
The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19. -
UAB School of Nursing faculty making mark on global board
Dina Avery, DHSc, will serve a two-year term on the board of the Association of Graduate Regulatory Educators. -
Live HealthSmart Alabama receives UAB funding for two more years
Live HealthSmart’s goal is to improve Alabama’s national health ranking by 2030. -
Live HealthSmart, Bundles of Hope Diaper bank partner to provide community with affordable produce and free diapers
Community members can visit 11th Ave Church of God in Christ in Kingston from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on October 27. -
All of Us mobile enrollment event on UAB campus
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. -
Painting a Movement: Live HealthSmart Alabama murals in Kingston and Titusville reenergize public spaces
Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities. -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation. -
Live HealthSmart Alabama Mobile Market expands route
Live HealthSmart Alabama is expanding its footprint throughout the Birmingham area and will extend its model beyond Birmingham to other Alabama communities. -
Get stuck with Chuck. UAB MHRC and Charles Barkley host COVID-19 vaccine rally
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. -
UAB Preventive Medicine receives national grant to improve safety for Bessemer residents
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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NIH expand CEAL Grant to promote COVID-19 vaccines
The NIH’s Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities extends research grant to promote COVID-19 vaccinations. -
Tuskegee University presents 'On The Vaccine Fence'
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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Maycock named to American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors
Tiffani Maycock, D.O., has been selected to serve a five-year term on the American Board of Family Medicine Board of Directors. -
Summer camp offers educational fun for Bessemer children
Students in third, fourth and fifth grades can attend the Happy Healthy Hard Elementary Summer Camp now through July 9. -
Live HealthSmart Alabama celebrates phase one improvements in Kingston, part of the first year’s efforts to revitalize Birmingham neighborhoods
Included in the phase one improvements in the Kingston community is a new mobile market bringing fresh food to the neighborhood. -
Shufflebarger named chief administrative officer for Live HealthSmart Alabama
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.