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UAB and DCH Health System partner to bring maternal-fetal medicine experts to West Alabama

UAB and DCH Health System partner to bring maternal-fetal medicine experts to West Alabama
UAB maternal-fetal medicine specialists partner with the DCH Health System to provide specialized care for high-risk pregnancy patients in West Alabama.

UAB Cardiogenomics Clinic transforms cardiac care through genomic medicine

UAB Cardiogenomics Clinic transforms cardiac care through genomic medicine
The Cardiogenomics Clinic uses a patient’s genetic history to help develop a personalized treatment plan based on their genetic results.

Kitchen fires are focus of Burn Awareness Week

Kitchen fires are focus of Burn Awareness Week
Kitchen fires make up nearly a quarter of all burn injuries treated at the UAB Burn Center.

We’re hiring! UAB Medicine has openings for health care and support workers

We’re hiring! UAB Medicine has openings for health care and support workers

UAB Medicine is hosting hiring fairs in February for careers in health care.

UAB Trauma Center meets record surge in volume with high quality of care

UAB Trauma Center meets record surge in volume with high quality of care
The UAB Trauma Center is busier than ever as the number of trauma cases at UAB Hospital has reached record levels.

UAB receives GOLD certification for cardio-oncology program from International Society of Cardio-Oncology

UAB receives GOLD certification for cardio-oncology program from International Society of Cardio-Oncology
The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center’s cardio-oncology program exhibits commitment to excellence in its resources and patient care, receiving the GOLD certification from ICOS.

Project ECHO Depression kicks off 2022 talks with “Suicide Prevention: Talk Saves Lives”

Project ECHO Depression kicks off 2022 talks with “Suicide Prevention: Talk Saves Lives”
Project ECHO is designed to connect family medicine and primary care practitioners across Alabama with teams of experts to help them better care for patients suffering from depression.

UAB Cyclotron Facility is third university to join the DOE University Isotope Network

UAB Cyclotron Facility is third university to join the DOE University Isotope Network
The facility will produce a reliable supply of isotopes for the United States Department of Energy Isotope Program.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – how early detection and vaccinations save lives

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – how early detection and vaccinations save lives
Learn about the importance of screenings and HPV vaccines to help prevent cervical cancer.

Selfless act paves the way for more people to receive lifesaving organs

Selfless act paves the way for more people to receive lifesaving organs
Jim Parsons’ legacy paves the way for thousands to potentially receive lifesaving organs through UAB’s xenotransplantation program.

Demolition of Cooper Green’s parking deck is underway

Demolition of Cooper Green’s parking deck is underway
The parking deck at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services is coming down to make way for a new clinic building.

UAB physician provides medical coverage to U.S. Ski Team while in Croatia

UAB physician provides medical coverage to U.S. Ski Team while in Croatia
When the U.S. Ski Team went to the World Cup competition in Croatia, a UAB orthopaedic doctor went with them.

UAB study serves as ‘how to’ guide for innovative statewide stroke response system

UAB study serves as ‘how to’ guide for innovative statewide stroke response system
Modeled on the state’s trauma system, the Alabama Statewide Stroke System will help improve emergency response for stroke patients.

Dialing through the surges: COVID contact-tracers face burnout but stay motivated

Dialing through the surges: COVID contact-tracers face burnout but stay motivated

Bianca and Kelvin Ume have been pulling double duty throughout the pandemic: working as contact tracers while juggling full-time jobs, Bianca as a UAB medical and MBA student and Kelvin as an ICU nurse.

Strengthening America’s Health Care System: 5 Tips From UAB Doctor

Strengthening America’s Health Care System: 5 Tips From UAB Doctor

Collaborative care, reforming payment models, incentivizing primary care and utilizing the digital tools can positively change the landscape of American health care. 

UAB earns Women’s Choice Award for “Best Hospital” designation for eight areas

UAB earns Women’s Choice Award for “Best Hospital” designation for eight areas

UAB Hospital practice areas were honored with the “Best Hospital” designation, including patient experience, bariatric surgery, obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, stroke care, cancer care, breast care and women’s services.

Northwest Medical Center joins the UAB Health System; changes name to Northwest Regional Health

Northwest Medical Center joins the UAB Health System; changes name to Northwest Regional Health
Northwest Regional joins a growing number of other Alabama hospitals as part of the UAB Health System.

Robinson appointed in NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health

Robinson appointed in NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health
A UAB researcher will serve on the advisory committee to promote women’s and minority health, and other gender-related health disparities.

Aortic dissection survivor uses near-death experience to serve others

Aortic dissection survivor uses near-death experience to serve others
Diane Bishop creates care packages for other aortic patients to equip them with the supplies they need to take control of their health.

Program at UAB helps preserve limbs in patient with diabetes

The UAB Advanced Limb Preservation Program represents a multidisciplinary collaboration involving numerous fields of study, including vascular surgery, podiatry and wound care. This team focuses on lower extremity limb preservation, diabetic foot care and complex wound management.
The UAB Advanced Limb Preservation Program represents a multidisciplinary collaboration involving numerous fields of study, including vascular surgery, podiatry and wound care. This team focuses on lower extremity limb preservation, diabetic foot care and complex wound management.

Nurse plays pivotal role in combating overdose deaths through new Naloxone initiative

Nurse plays pivotal role in combating overdose deaths through new Naloxone initiative

UAB’s Know Overdose Initiative seeks to educate, identify and prescribe Naloxone for individuals who have been identified as high risk for overdose.

Mayor Randall Woodfin helps launch reading program at UAB and Children’s of Alabama

Mayor Randall Woodfin helps launch reading program at UAB and Children’s of Alabama

UAB neonatologist aims to support literacy from birth through his new Baby Bookworms book and reading program study. 

Physical activity during pregnancy lowers risks of complications and preterm births

Physical activity during pregnancy lowers risks of complications and preterm births
Pregnant women will receive a 4D ultrasound, clinical evaluation and personalized physical activity plan through the new Exercise in Pregnancy Clinic.

Hear stories of resilience with UAB health care heroes

Hear stories of resilience with UAB health care heroes
Join UAB Arts in Medicine for a virtual seminar and hear about communities’ shared experiences, hopes, prayers, wishes and dreams.

UAB Hospital now eighth-largest in the nation

UAB Hospital now eighth-largest in the nation
UAB Hospital has climbed three spots to break into the top ten among the largest hospitals in the nation.

UAB Medicine first in Alabama to offer scarless ablation for thyroid nodules

Thyroid nodules are not usually cancerous, but can cause pain and discomfort, as well as thyroid complications.
Thyroid nodules are not usually cancerous, but can cause pain and discomfort, as well as thyroid complications.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama exceeds $1.2 million investment in Alabama-based research

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama exceeds $1.2 million investment in Alabama-based research

This funding supports local breast cancer research projects across Alabama. 

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians
UAB’s Family Clinic is encouraging people to find out their HIV status through its free self-testing kits.

Pancreatic cancer patient celebrates awareness month by being cancer-free

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.
A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths annually in the United States. PERT was established to ensure UAB patients receive the best possible care for their specific situation.
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