Savannah Koplon

Savannah Koplon

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Public Relations Manager, Health and Medicine

skoplon@uab.edu • (205) 641-1211

Leads external communications in healthcare, biomedical research and for UAB's six professional schools; Dentistry, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry and Public Health. Koplon and her team proactively tell the story of UAB health and medicine, including patient stories, innovative research and new therapies, through original content and extensive collaborations with local, national and international media. The team works reactively to ensure appropriate experts are connected with media within their deadline.

Specific beats include: Health System Administration; Heersink School of Medicine (Administration, Student News, Education); Issues Management; Medical Facilities; Medical Partnerships; Precision Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Emergency Medicine; Civitan International Research Center; CCTS;  Department of Informatics; Department of Surgery (Transplantation, Xenotransplantation); Libraries (Reynolds Historical Library, Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, Lister Hill library)

School of Optometry celebrates 50 years of improving vision

School of Optometry celebrates 50 years of improving vision
UAB’s School of Optometry has been training optometrists and helping patients for 50 years.

Brace yourself: getting orthodontic treatment straight

Brace yourself: getting orthodontic treatment straight
Knowing if — and when — their child needs braces is key for parents.

UAB receives grant from Merck Foundation to address HIV disparities in the Southeast

UAB receives grant from Merck Foundation to address HIV disparities in the Southeast
UAB received a grant from the Merck Foundation to address HIV disparities in the Southeast.

How do I talk to my child about surgery?

How do I talk to my child about surgery?
For many parents, talking about surgery can be tough. UAB doctors help share tips for having these conversations.

Tips for teens, parents on staying safe during summer months and activities

Tips for teens, parents on staying safe during summer months and activities
Pediatricians share their summer and back-to-school safety tips for parents and teens.

Keeping toddlers safe, hydrated and having fun as summer heat continues

Keeping toddlers safe, hydrated and having fun as summer heat continues
A pediatrician shares safety tips that parents can keep in mind as summer rages on.

UAB and Children’s of Alabama to investigate new treatment for patients with Prader-Willi syndrome

UAB and Children’s of Alabama to investigate new treatment for patients with Prader-Willi syndrome
UAB and Children’s of Alabama will conduct a clinical trial for a new treatment of a rare endocrine disease that disproportionately affects children.

Cancer clinic closures limit access to care, increase Medicare spending

Cancer clinic closures limit access to care, increase Medicare spending
A UAB oncologist’s research shows that health care clinic closures could result in an increase in Medicare spending, which could negatively affect rural communities.

Pucker recognized by the American Academy of Optometry as outstanding young scientist

Pucker recognized by the American Academy of Optometry as outstanding young scientist
A UAB School of Optometry professor has received an award from the American Academy of Optometry.

Rocque to help inform vulnerable populations in breast cancer decision-making

Rocque to help inform vulnerable populations in breast cancer decision-making
A UAB oncologist has received a Pioneering Ideas Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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