Division of general internal medicine
As the inaugural participant in the Heersink Student Mobility Program, McMaster University graduate student Dua Khan spent 10 weeks at UAB exploring community health, cancer disparities research and clinical medicine, gaining a broader understanding of how research, patient care and community engagement intersect to improve health outcomes.
A UAB expert encourages getting a flu shot in September, October or early November to reduce the risk of illness, prevent severe flu complications and protect vulnerable individuals throughout the winter months.
The investigators strongly recommend that new mothers interested in a chrononutrition approach should discuss it with their healthcare providers.
A new UAB and Alabama CEAL initiative aims to improve health by empowering neighborhoods.
Veterans who experienced homelessness and received care in H-PACTs were more likely to consistently see the same primary care provider.
Doctors at UAB and Northwestern propose six strategies for caretakers to cultivate better patient experiences from the bedside and improve the quality of patient care and medical student education.
UAB experts offer tips to decrease the chance of illness for individuals and their loved ones as temperatures drop.
Learn how to build a fuel routine that sets you up for running success while keeping your body safe and healthy.
Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.
UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.
Implementing a consistent and simple routine can help with a smooth transition into a new school year and alleviate stress and anxiety in children and adolescents.
As the summer temperatures increase, so does the risk of heat-related illness and death. A UAB pediatrician shares best practices for parents to prevent child hot car deaths.
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation.
New research from UAB suggests not all strep throat is really strep throat, and attention must be paid to another bacterium that packs a nasty wallop.