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UAB’s Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program celebrates 30 years of patient care

Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.

UAB performs state’s first robotic-assisted tracheobronchoplasty

This procedure is the first of its kind in Alabama and offers a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with tracheobronchomalacia.
This procedure is the first of its kind in Alabama and offers a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with tracheobronchomalacia.

The pandemic is increasing intimate partner violence. Here is how health care providers can help.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an alarming rise in domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an alarming rise in domestic violence and intimate partner violence

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions
An independent life for spina bifida patients is still possible, thanks to programs like the UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic.

All of Us mobile enrollment event on UAB campus

Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.
Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.

There is an urgent need for blood donation as blood supplies are dangerously low. Please encourage donation.

Blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels at UAB.

Blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels at UAB.

Proton therapy center treats 300th patient

Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.
Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.

UAB performs first commercial procedure in nation with the DiamondTemp Ablation system

This commercial procedure is the first in the United States that uses first-of-its-kind ablation technology.
This commercial procedure is the first in the United States that uses first-of-its-kind ablation technology.

UAB and Civitan International celebrate longstanding partnership while making plans for the future

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

Local Medicare plan receives elite 5-Star national ranking

VIVA MEDICARE first and only Alabama-based plan to receive distinction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Viva Medicare first and only Alabama-based plan to receive distinction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Enrollment in 2022 Medicare plans starts Oct. 15 

A mother’s journey: Diagnosed as blind, baby received thorough care from UAB Eye Care

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind.

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind. 

UAB utilizes new method of X-ray imaging that captures the body in motion

The new technology allows health care personnel to observe movement of the lungs, diaphragm and joints.
The new technology allows health care personnel to observe movement of the lungs, diaphragm and joints.

Finding a primary care provider is important to your health. Here is why:

Primary care providers advocate for preventive care that can stop problems before they start.
Primary care providers advocate for preventive care that can stop problems before they start.

UAB receives grant to improve access to health care in rural Alabama

UAB has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to address disparities in health equity by improving access to quality health care in rural communities. 
UAB has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to address disparities in health equity by improving access to quality health care in rural communities.

UAB to study hand-held device that monitors traumatic brain injury

The device is a non-invasive scanner using near infrared light to assess brain injuries.

The device is a non-invasive scanner using near infrared light to assess brain injuries.

Differentiating between COVID-19 and chronic rhinosinusitis

UAB’s Jessica Grayson, M.D., clears the confusion on how to tell COVID-19 from other respiratory illnesses.
UAB’s Jessica Grayson, M.D., clears the confusion on how to tell COVID-19 from other respiratory illnesses.

Study in health care workers shows mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work

The study followed 5,000 health care workers in high risk environments for COVID-19.

The study followed 5,000 health care workers in high risk environments for COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines and men’s reproductive health

UAB’s Adam Baumgarten, M.D., shares more on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for men.

UAB’s Adam Baumgarten, M.D., shares more on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for men.

UAB’s HCV+ organ transplant program extends to heart and lung patients

After waiting more than two years, Colin Tucker received a new heart thanks to UAB’s new organ transplant program that uses hepatitis C-positive organs.

After waiting more than two years, Colin Tucker received a new heart thanks to UAB’s new organ transplant program that uses hepatitis C-positive organs. 

UAB cardiologist provides insider’s perspective on the field of cardiovascular medicine in new book

The book addresses the recognition and management of heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, cardiac transplantation, broken heart syndrome, hypertension and the depression experienced after a heart attack.
The book addresses the recognition and management of heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, cardiac transplantation, broken heart syndrome, hypertension and the depression experienced after a heart attack.

UAB presents third panel discussion on COVID-19 for the public

The third in a series of panel discussions will provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 from UAB experts.
The third in a series of panel discussions will provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 from UAB experts.

UAB Addiction Recovery helps patients stay sober despite COVID isolation

Videoconferencing software has helped address lower treatment rates and higher numbers of overdoses during the pandemic, but it has also made it easier for family members to stay connected to their loved one’s recovery journey.
Videoconferencing software has helped address lower treatment rates and higher numbers of overdoses during the pandemic, but it has also made it easier for family members to stay connected to their loved one’s recovery journey.

UAB Medicine asks patients to join “innovation challenge”

The collective intelligence gathered through Crowdicity will help UAB Medicine leadership and staff design solutions that help improve the patient experience.
The collective intelligence gathered through Crowdicity will help UAB Medicine leadership and staff design solutions that help improve the patient experience.

Amm awarded R21 grant to study non-invasive imaging of rare tumor

This grant will allow Amm to develop a new pre-clinical model for surgically removing ameloblastomas to reduce the chance of recurrence in patients.

This grant will allow Amm to develop a new pre-clinical model for surgically removing ameloblastomas to reduce the chance of recurrence in patients.  

UAB opening vaccination sites in Hoover and Wylam

To schedule an appointment, visit UABMedicineVaccine.org, or call 205-975-1881 for assistance.

To schedule an appointment, visit UABMedicineVaccine.org, or call 205-975-1881 for assistance.

Statewide Moment of Silence honors 12,000 lost to COVID-19

The death toll from COVID-19 in Alabama has topped 12,000, with more than 640,000 deaths nationwide.
The death toll from COVID-19 in Alabama has topped 12,000, with more than 640,000 deaths nationwide.

Prostate cancer survivors urge men to seek screening, erase stigma surrounding men’s health

Three Black men from Alabama and Mississippi share the importance of prostate cancer screenings for early detection and treatment.
Three Black men from Alabama and Mississippi share the importance of prostate cancer screenings for early detection and treatment.

CU²RE program awarded $5.2 million in supplemental HRSA

This funding will be used to increase educational activities for medical students, including a mentorship with family medicine physicians, a 10-patient panel to work with over four years, leadership and interprofessional education, and more.
This funding will be used to increase educational activities for medical students, including a mentorship with family medicine physicians, a 10-patient panel to work with over four years, leadership and interprofessional education, and more.   

Statewide Moment of Silence to honor 12,000 lost to COVID-19

The death toll from COVID-19 in Alabama has topped 12,000, with more than 640,000 deaths nationwide.

The death toll from COVID-19 in Alabama has topped 12,000, with more than 640,000 deaths nationwide.

UAB awarded Primary Heart Attack Center Certification

UAB’s STEMI program has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
UAB’s STEMI program has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
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