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UAB named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes, topping the list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries.
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PM&R partners with UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative
MENTOR, or Mindfulness, Exercise and Nutrition To Optimize Recovery and Resilience, was established to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and wellness for individuals who have been recently hospitalized, are receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation for treatment related to a recently acquired disability or diagnosis, or are receiving care for a secondary health condition associated with an existing disability.
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ABC3340 asks PM&R's Dr. McMurray how to maintain wellness during pandemic and long winter days
"Especially with winter. An important thing to remember is we don't have as much sunlight, so something I always tell people is to get more daylight hours," says Megan McMurray PhD.
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New PM&R Cancer Rehab Program Helps Patients Overcome Complications
"...Part of our goal with this new program is to make sure that oncologists know our service is available and that they refer patients accordingly,” explains Dr. Danielle Powell.
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PM&R's McMurray also joins UAB Medicine Office of Wellness
Dr. McMurray is one of two new faculty members to join the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness, each as a part-time effort in the Professional Development Office.
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Rehab is essential for some patients after recovery from COVID-19
“...they (patients) get physical therapy, occupational therapy and they get cognitive interventions as well as neuropsychologists, they will get a lot of TLC in that setting,” says Dr. David Forbush, PM&R physiatrist
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Dr. Danielle Powell named interim chair of PM&R
Danielle K. Powell, M.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has agreed to accept the role as interim chair for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, effective March 1, 2020.
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UAB Office for Diversity and Inclusion profiles PM&R resident, Dr. Amber Clark.
Amber Clark means to be an agent of change. As chief resident of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, she is not only committed to making a difference in the medical field, but also to being an advocate for marginalized groups, for those impacted by disabilities, and for populations burdened by health disparities.
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UAB Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinic Offers Custom-Fit Convenience
Unlike some clinics, the UAB Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic designs, makes, and adjusts prostheses in house at UAB Medicine, which makes it easier for patients to get a proper fit in less time.
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PM&R's Dr. Fisher awarded R01 to study ketogenic diet effects on neurorecovery in SCI
In the first clinical trial of its kind, Dr. Fisher hopes to find out if a ketogenic diet will help patients with acute spinal cord injuries regain sensory and motor functions faster than those who do not follow the diet.