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Chu Family Educational Scholarship recipients selected

Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics has been given a generous donation from the Chu Family to support educational initiatives. From this donation, a portion has been set aside for Pediatric Fellows. The selection committee for the Chu[…]

Dr. Stalvey elected to UAB Faculty Senate

Congratulations to Michael Stalvey, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinology, on being elected to the UAB Faculty Senate as a representative for the School of Medicine. Dr. Stalvey will serve as a Senator from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2020. Thank you for[…]

Dr. McKinney appointed to Admissions Selection Committee for UAB School of Medicine

Congratulations to Jaime McKinney, M.D., Academic General Pediatrics, on being appointed to the Admissions Selection Committee for the UAB School of Medicine. The Admissions Selection Committee reviews candidates and determines who will be accepted to join the School of Medicine.[…]

Dr. Ladinsky wins Inclusive Research & Initiative Award

Congratulations to Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., Academic General Pediatrics, on being awarded the Inclusive Research & Initiative Award at the Lavender Celebration on April 11. The Lavender Celebration is an annual event in the spring of each academic year wherein LGBTQ undergraduate, graduate[…]

Dr. Rutledge named as new Medical Director for Critical Care Transport

Congratulations to Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care, on being named the new Medical Director of Critical Care Transport. Dr Rutledge graduated medical school from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed a pediatric residency at the University of North[…]

Bicycle safety: Know the laws, prepare accordingly before you ride

Riding bicycles is a fun and healthy way to get around efficiently. Know the rules and keep yourself safe while riding.

SPARC winners share outcomes, insights a year later

SPARC, a UAB Medicine and Medscape innovation initiative, awarded three winners shared funding of $40,000 in grants for quality improvement projects at the end of 2016. The winners recently shared their outcomes and insights from their projects approximately a year[…]

Sexting: A Q&A on how to talk to your children about sharing digital content with others

A UAB pediatrician offers her advice for handling tricky conversations with your children about appropriate digital device use and sexting.

Caffeine found to reduce incidence of acute kidney injury in neonates

Findings have determined that caffeine administration can help lower acute kidney injury in neonates.

Fargason’s role expands at UAB Medicine

Crayton “Tony” Fargason, M.D., has assumed an additional role at UAB Medicine as the Director of Neurodevelopmental Initiatives. Fargason will serve a key coordinating role between the UAB School of Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics and Children’s of Alabama.

Latest Headlines

Chu Family Educational Scholarship recipients selected

Dr. Stalvey elected to UAB Faculty Senate

Dr. McKinney appointed to Admissions Selection Committee for UAB School of Medicine

Dr. Ladinsky wins Inclusive Research & Initiative Award

Dr. Rutledge named as new Medical Director for Critical Care Transport

Bicycle safety: Know the laws, prepare accordingly before you ride

SPARC winners share outcomes, insights a year later

Sexting: A Q&A on how to talk to your children about sharing digital content with others

Caffeine found to reduce incidence of acute kidney injury in neonates

Fargason’s role expands at UAB Medicine

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