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A practical, politically feasible solution to health care reform in America

Starting from scratch rather than continuing to build on a faulty foundation

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Lecture at UAB to discuss maternal and child health post-election

Policy and government affairs director set to speak at UAB on changes coming to maternal and child health policy upon Donald Trump’s presidency.

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UAB physician calls for better understanding, policy and treatment for opioid addiction

Stefan Kertesz, M.D., says a better understanding of what caused and what sustains the opioid epidemic is needed among policymakers and physicians to best serve patients and address the crisis.

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NIH awards more than $150 million for research on environmental influences on child health

The University of Alabama at Birmingham will help investigate the influence of environmental exposures on children’s health from conception through early childhood.

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Rural children at risk for worse health outcomes, higher health care costs

Researchers at UAB look to integrate health care within rural communities to improve care for children.

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Child health care advocate presents lecture at UAB School of Public Health

Sara Rosenbaum, J.D., presents lecture on The Search for a National Child Health Policy: Progress, Opportunities and Challenges at UAB on March 3.

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Discrimination, alcohol and tobacco linked to panic attacks in minorities

A UAB study found that minority Americans who encounter discriminatory sentiments and actions are more likely to experience panic attacks, and smoking or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol were also identified as factors.

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