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The free event will be held March 1 at Railroad Park and includes a 5K and fun run.
When UAB employee Jamie Smith collapsed one morning while she was at work, UAB employees from multiple specialties stepped in to help save her life.
Father of five listened to his body and sought care that saved his life after a surgery many of his family members have had.
Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.
UAB will collaborate with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. Experts encourage the public to donate if able.    
Residents of West Jefferson County can now receive care from UAB Medicine closer to home. 
In his role, Topgun works with patients to achieve their functional goals, such as improving their balance, stamina, ability to walk and overall motivation.
Now one of three internationally, UAB has recently been named an OHF Care Center for excellence in research and clinical care for rare kidney stone disease.
Three families traveled from across Alabama to share their gratitude for UAB physicians and nurses who made an impact in their NICU journey.
The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances often increases during the holiday season, and while some may drink to celebrate, others may drink to suppress their feelings.
Stay healthy this holiday season with a few tips to keep allergies and colds in check.
Identifying the early signs of kidney stone disease is crucial for preventing complications and managing symptoms.
Grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will support 10 groundbreaking projects led by researchers at UAB. 
Beacon ACT Clinic, which stands for Access, Connection, Transition, served more than 300 patients during its first year in operation.
Ashraf Fouad has been a member of the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs since 2021 and has now been appointed to serve as chair of the council.
UAB was among the first medical centers in the country to obtain a MEG, having done so originally in 2001; however, evolving technology has created a need for replacing the old technology with a new one.
The UAB REGARDS study, the cornerstone health disparities research in stroke and brain heath, has received another five years of funding from the NIH. 
Jefferson County residents can now receive high-quality health care at the new Cooper Green ambulatory care facility.
The goal of this project is to reduce health disparities in colonoscopy screening and colorectal cancer outcomes for vulnerable populations in Jefferson County.
This transformative gift from Ted W. Love, M.D., and Joyce Y. Love will improve patient care for those with sickle cell disease on a local and international level.
Expert at UAB sheds light on the mental health phenomenon that casts a shadow over the colder months.   
With dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 coloring everything from cereals to energy drinks, concerns are mounting over potential health impacts, especially in children. UAB researchers are now examining the effects of these dyes and exploring natural alternatives.
VIVA contracts with Change Healthcare to provide certain electronic services on its behalf.
UAB Health System Authority acquired Ascension St. Vincent's Health System on Nov. 1.
The funding will be used in two projects to combat growing syphilis rates in men and women in underserved areas.
The BC – NiCE study was developed to promote breast and cervical screening in the state of Alabama for Black women.
UAB helps meet the needs of adults with spina bifida by providing care as one of the only adult spina bifida clinics in the Southeast.
UAB Medicine Inverness opens a new Faculty Oral Surgery Clinic that offers top-tier patient care and UAB employee discounts.  
A UAB expert explains what a certified diabetes and education specialist is and how they can benefit patients with diabetes.
Leveraging the existing Alabama Trauma and Statewide Stroke systems, UAB and ADPH have created a model for a more integrated and effective system of emergency stroke care.
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