A rare brain tumor caused facial paralysis for a local award-winning theater actress, but thanks to UAB doctors she is ready to get back on stage.

Physicians say it is crucial for trainees to have role models and mentors who have shared experiences.

The UAB Health System/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance has seen both organizations named to the third-annual NRC Health Top 100 Consumer Loyalty list, the first and only loyalty-based hospital rankings that recognize the top U.S. health care organizations for earning exceptional loyalty ratings from their patient populations.

Many individuals with hearing impairment, no matter the degree, use some degree of lip-reading while communicating.

A grant to the UAB stroke center will help maximize a state health department effort to better manage strokes in Alabama.

Some of the sickest patients with COVID-19 need a ventilator to breathe. Here is what that means.

In light of COVID-19, changes to protect patient and employee health have been made for UAB Medicine clinic and hospital visits.

Visiting the pool or lake is synonymous with summer fun, but is it safe in a pandemic?

The site is the first joint partnership the Jefferson County Department of Health hopes to engage in with area hospitals, labs, clinics and providers in the coming weeks.

To stop a pandemic from growing, everyone must work together to “flatten the curve.”

There are plenty of other potential suspects when it comes to chest pain.

One woman’s mysterious illness left her searching for answers, and all it took was having someone listen.

These are some of the tips and tricks that could help you avoid the flu.

“Broken heart syndrome” is a common name for stress-induced cardiomyopathy.

Research conducted at UAB is reaching the front lines of treatment of the novel coronavirus.

The alliance will utilize innovative strategies to address health disparities, mental and behavioral health, and diabetes, with an emphasis on expanded access for poor, vulnerable and rural populations.

Huntsville Hospital Health System and University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System have agreed to a partnership that seeks to expand health insurance options for seniors and others.

UAB and Proton International open the first proton therapy center for cancer treatment in Alabama.

UAB Hospital is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times and is the only hospital in Alabama designated a Magnet organization.

Harvard-trained physician and clinician-scientist will begin his new role Jan. 6, 2020.

The Birmingham City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday, Oct. 15, that establishes a non-smoking Health District on Birmingham’s Southside. Smoking will be prohibited on public property – including city streets and sidewalks within the Heath District.

UAB Medicine is notifying affected patients that criminal hackers recently gained access to certain employee email accounts containing patient information.

UAB’s School of Optometry has been training optometrists and helping patients for 50 years.

UAB is now offering total knee replacements without an overnight hospital stay for selected patients.

Diet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.

Lessons learned on the battlefield have brought about a change in blood usage at UAB.

The UAB Health System will continue to accept United Healthcare insurance following a finalized agreement.

Following months of negotiations, the contracts will expire July 30 between United Healthcare and several UAB Health System entities. Only the Emergency Department at each hospital will remain open to United plan members without additional out-of-pocket costs.

The new play therapy room at the UAB Community Counseling Clinic has expanded its services to meet the counseling needs of younger children.

This new, non-invasive way to deliver radiation has helped one Alabama man complete optometry school and launch his new career.