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Anna Jones

Anna Jones

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Public Relations Specialist

ajones7@uab.edu | (205) 644-1745

Identifies and develops stories that highlight research, faculty news, patient stories, clinical stories and beyond a UAB. Connects media with experts to enhance their story.

Specific beats:

  • O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Department of Cardiology
  • Department of Emergency Medicine
  • Department of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care 
  • Department of Hematology/Oncology
  • Division of Infectious Diseases
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab
  • Department of Surgery
    • Acute Care
    • Breast and Endocrine
    • Cardiothoracic
    • General Surgery
    • Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Plastic
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Trauma
    • Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy
    • Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery
  • Department of Radiation
  • Oncology Department of Radiology

Skin cancer protection: Experts walk through the life cycle of sun exposure

Skin cancer protection: Experts walk through the life cycle of sun exposure
UAB expert says wearing sunscreen and getting checked regularly by a dermatologist can be key in preventing skin cancer this summer.

Brushing and flossing teeth can reduce pregnancy-associated gingivitis, according to UAB study

Brushing and flossing teeth can reduce pregnancy-associated gingivitis, according to UAB study
Gingivitis increases in severity and prevalence during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.

UAB general surgery resident receives the prestigious Fulbright scholarship

UAB general surgery resident receives the prestigious Fulbright scholarship
Autumn Beavers, M.D., has been awarded the Fulbright scholarship that will allow her to study in Tanzania.

UAB among first in the world to use a new TAVR system to treat aortic stenosis

UAB among first in the world to use a new TAVR system to treat aortic stenosis
The device will be used to treat patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.

First international cohort graduates from UAB’s Advanced International Optometry Degree Program

First international cohort graduates from UAB’s Advanced International Optometry Degree Program
Through the UAB School of Optometry’s program, the students earned a Doctor of Optometry degree in 29 months. UAB is one of three schools in the United States and the first school in the Southeast to offer a program like this.

UAB Medicine Primary Care relocates to new Lee Branch location, expands services

UAB Medicine Primary Care relocates to new Lee Branch location, expands services
The clinic will provide primary care and specialty care services including endocrinology, nephrology and pain management. 

UAB launches nutrition program for local student-athletes

UAB launches nutrition program for local student-athletes
The new program emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition, as well as the importance of self-wellness factors such as sleep, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall performance and well-being of student-athletes.

Workday Woes: Five productivity killers and how to overcome them

Workday Woes: Five productivity killers and how to overcome them
Megan Hays, Ph.D., explores five common productivity killers and offers practical solutions to overcome them.

Surviving trauma: Here is how UAB is tackling the trauma care gap

Surviving trauma: Here is how UAB is tackling the trauma care gap
In addition to providing excellent trauma care, UAB surgeons continue to establish innovative programs to better improve trauma care in Alabama.

UAB experts explain why advance care planning is important and how to get started

UAB experts explain why advance care planning is important and how to get started
Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and UAB experts are providing recommendations for how to get started with advance care planning.
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