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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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’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.

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.

Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes

Meet Debbie Morrow, the founder of the group Loving the Preemies, a group that crochets holiday-themed outfits each year for babies in UAB’s RNICU.

UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

UAB doctor formed patient relationships that extend generations

Erin DeLaney is now treating the third generation of the Scogin family as she built trust and mutual respect — somethingthat is critical to providing quality health care.