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Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19
Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed.D., explains how to take control, whether you are managing colleagues or your kids' fears. -
Continuing education: how to successfully teach your kids from home
Learn how to continue your kids’ education and to successfully teach from home with these helpful tips. -
Things you can do today to help improve your mental health amid COVID-19 outbreak
Social distancing can be tough. A UAB clinical psychologist has some pointers for good mental health. -
Is it safe to order food delivery during COVID-19 outbreak? CDC, UAB experts say yes
Food delivery has been recommended as a simple way to maintain social-distancing practices and poses little risk for contamination or transmission. -
Kids, playgrounds, toys and sports equipment — why it is not safe during a pandemic
UAB expert Samisksha Raut, Ph.D., explains the importance of keeping kids away from playgrounds and from touching various toys and sports equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. -
Need for blood donors will last for weeks
The nation’s blood supply will be in jeopardy as long as normal donation patterns are disrupted by coronavirus concerns. -
UAB among U.S. sites hosting new clinical trial for COVID-19 treatment
UAB is playing a key role in the effort to expedite clinical trials to combat COVID-19. -
The director of NIH visits UAB as COVID-19 appears
Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., visited UAB just as COVID-19 appeared near the NIH. -
Eating right and eating smart during COVID-19
How can you stay healthy during a pandemic? -
Urgent need for blood due to coronavirus disruptions
America is facing an extreme blood shortage, and UAB, along with national authorities, are urging people who are healthy to give blood. -
First coronavirus appointment-based testing site to open downtown Monday
The site is the first joint partnership the Jefferson County Department of Health hopes to engage in with area hospitals, labs, clinics and providers in the coming weeks. -
Activities and events on the UAB campus are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19
Many events, including concerts by students and faculty, visits by guest artists and exhibitions may be rescheduled in the future, but the timeline for decisions on when that may occur is unknown. -
Six ways to stay healthy while keeping your distance
Wellness specialist Riley Thornton, a registered dietitian, recommends six ways for faculty and staff to stay well while working from home and practicing social distancing. -
Social distancing – Do’s and Don’ts
Learn from UAB expert Ellen Eaton, M.D., about social distancing, why it is important and what you need to know. -
If you feel sick and are worried about COVID-19, call your doctor and stay home
Call your health care provider if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms before you go to your doctor’s office or the emergency room. -
UAB Pathology to increase COVID-19 testing by week’s end
UAB researchers are now running tests and will soon have them available on a commercial platform, increasing output. -
To stop spread of COVID-19, ‘flattening the curve’ is critical
To stop a pandemic from growing, everyone must work together to “flatten the curve.” -
Sorting out symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, colds and allergies
Hear from UAB experts on the differences of COVID-19, flu, alleriges and colds. -
Coronavirus affecting the nation’s blood supply
A looming shortage threatens the nation’s blood supply as donations drop. -
COVID-19: Do not forget the host in treating this disease
An immune reaction to COVID-19 infection called cytokine storm syndrome can be fatal to COVID-19 patients.