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)

Richter recognized for excellence in gynecologic surgery

Richter recognized for excellence in gynecologic surgery
A UAB School of Medicine professor and urogynecologist has received a career award from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. 

Study: Sociodemographic disparities impact intensity of end-of-life care in children with complex chronic conditions

Study: Sociodemographic disparities impact intensity of end-of-life care in children with complex chronic conditions
Findings indicated that sociodemographic disparities play a factor in whether all children are receiving high-quality and/or end-of-life care consistent with their goals.

Jeffrey Mogil to speak at April 17 PAINTalk lecture

Jeffrey Mogil to speak at April 17 PAINTalk lecture
UAB PAIN Collective presents a spring lecture of the PAINTalks speaker series.

One young mother’s journey to overcome the odds and beat oral cancer

One young mother’s journey to overcome the odds and beat oral cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and understanding the signs and symptoms helped save one young mother’s life.

UAB Eye Care to host annual Sunglasses Trunk Show on April 12

UAB Eye Care to host annual Sunglasses Trunk Show on April 12
As summer approaches, take advantage of eyewear deals at this communitywide event.

Kim to serve in national gynecologic oncology leadership position

Kim to serve in national gynecologic oncology leadership position
A UAB gynecologic oncologist will serve in a scientific leadership role within a national gynecologic organization.

UAB Eye Care will conduct free infant eye exams April 8

UAB Eye Care will conduct free infant eye exams April 8
The UAB School of Optometry is offering free eye examinations for infants between 6 and 12 months.

UAB to host inaugural Birmingham Teen Health Week

UAB to host inaugural Birmingham Teen Health Week
Teen Health Week will promote healthy behaviors in adolescents and young adults in the Birmingham community.   

Huang elected vice president of the American Student Dental Association

Huang elected vice president of the American Student Dental Association
A UAB School of Dentistry student will help lead the national, student-run professional organization. 

Pucker named Scleral Lens Education Society fellow

Pucker named Scleral Lens Education Society fellow
A UAB optometrist has been recognized by the Scleral Lens Education Society.
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