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UAB researcher awarded NIH grant to research peer support for women living with hypertension and HIV

Kaylee Crockette, Ph.D. has been awarded an NIH Grant. The K23 research project focuses on the adaptation of a behavioral physical activity intervention with peer support for women with HIV and co-occurring hypertension.
The K23 research project focuses on the adaptation of a behavioral physical activity intervention with peer support for women with HIV and co-occurring hypertension. 

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 

Magic City Data Collective: UAB students helping solve community challenges through data analysis

Magic City Data Collective: UAB students helping solve community challenges through data analysis
The Magic City Data Collective, a public-private partnership, brings together local students, researchers and data experts in project teams to provide the information Birmingham leaders need to move the Magic City forward.

Delta variant increases risk of adverse outcomes in pregnant women, new UAB study shows

New study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.
New study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.

A performance to honor people impacted by cancer, “Raising Our Voices” Oct. 29-30 at UAB

A performance to honor people impacted by cancer, “Raising Our Voices” Oct. 29-30 at UAB
UAB Institute for Arts in Medicine and Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater will present this original work created with Birmingham community members affected by cancer.

Painting a Movement: Live HealthSmart Alabama murals in Kingston and Titusville reenergize public spaces

Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities.

Live HealthSmart Alabama has partnered with local businesses, organizations and community members to bring vivid and abstract murals to the Kingston and Titusville communities.

UAB piano instructor Tatiana Kasman inducted to Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame

UAB piano instructor Tatiana Kasman inducted to Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame
Kasman is one of 44 piano music educators who were selected, and her name is now displayed on the commemorative wall at the Steinway & Sons factory.

More mandolin: See Sierra Hull on Oct. 16, Chris Thile on Nov. 16 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

More mandolin: See Sierra Hull on Oct. 16, Chris Thile on Nov. 16 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
The Alys Stephens Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary season this fall. Tickets are on sale now.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama supports O’Neal Invests with $400,000 in awards

The O’Neal Invests program funds UAB investigators starting new cancer-related projects to initiate key, preliminary work needed to enable competitive R01 applications from the NIH.
The O’Neal Invests program funds UAB investigators starting new cancer-related projects to initiate key, preliminary work needed to enable competitive R01 applications from the NIH.

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. 

See performances in-person this fall from the UAB Department of Music

See performances in-person this fall from the UAB Department of Music
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music will present a full season of concerts with in-person audiences for the first time since March of 2020.

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.

UAB Homecoming 2021, “We Built This City on Green & Gold,” is Oct. 17-23

UAB Homecoming 2021, “We Built This City on Green & Gold,” is Oct. 17-23
This year’s theme is “We Built This City on Green & Gold.” Highlights include the new gurney derby competition: Gurneys on the Green, Homecoming Parade and UAB Football versus Rice at the new Protective Stadium, at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Vaping up, cigarettes down in adolescents, according to study

UAB public health researcher suggests new framework in tracking tobacco and nicotine use in adolescents in the United States.
UAB public health researcher suggests new framework in tracking tobacco and nicotine use in adolescents in the United States.

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.

Individual donor strains do not show link between fecal microbe transplantation and successful melanoma immunotherapy

Fecal-dominant donor microbes in the recipient patients after fecal microbe transplantation did not correlate with response to anti-PD-1 therapy.

Fecal-dominant donor microbes in the recipient patients after fecal microbe transplantation did not correlate with response to anti-PD-1 therapy.

Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD

Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD
The study, from UAB’s Institute for Arts in Medicine, shows that learning tricks in a magic camp can boost feelings of self-esteem and confidence in children and adolescents with disabilities.

See Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra on Oct. 14, presented by UAB's Alys Stephens Center

See Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra on Oct. 14, presented by UAB's Alys Stephens Center
The Uptown Jazz Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from New Orleans-street band songs, swing, bebop and the blues to modern and contemporary jazz. They will perform with Marsalis.

Life expectancy, outcomes improving after BMT but still behind general population, study finds

Blood and marrow transplantation strategies have changed significantly over the past four decades; but recipients still experience excess mortality that translates into 8.7 years of life lost, according to researchers in UAB’s Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship.

Blood and marrow transplantation strategies have changed significantly over the past four decades; but recipients still experience excess mortality that translates into 8.7 years of life lost, according to researchers in UAB’s Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship.

UAB Arts in Medicine and Southern Danceworks present dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease, Oct. 12-Nov. 18

UAB Arts in Medicine and Southern Danceworks present dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease, Oct. 12-Nov. 18
Classes will be Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at noon; $5 each or $50 for the entire semester.