Leveraging the existing Alabama Trauma and Statewide Stroke systems, UAB and ADPH have created a model for a more integrated and effective system of emergency stroke care.

By understanding the differences between these illnesses and utilizing convenient health care options, proactive steps can be taken to protect one’s health and support the health care system during this busy season.

The Transfusion Medicine Service in the UAB Department of Pathology performs therapeutic apheresis on patients who have an illness associated with an abnormal cellular or plasma-based blood component.

This designation recognizes rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in medical research and complex treatment and that drive innovative research for the entire field of rehabilitation. 

Poor nutrition comes with risks such as pre-term birth, gestational diabetes, excess weight gain, hypertensive disorders and potential complications with delivery, among other issues.

UAB’s Liver Transplant Program — the only one in Alabama — has performed over 3,000 liver transplants since its launch in 1983.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously approved plans on Sept. 25, 2024, for the UAB Health System to transition to a new electronic health record platform, EPIC, for electronic health records, revenue cycle and clinical research functions. 

Linda Morgan’s transplant journey has inspired many and will continue to do so as she shares her story with the world.

Experts at UAB say learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support.

The Suicide Prevention and Recovery in Healthcare initiative is a pioneering program that empowers individuals to navigate through their darkest moments toward a path of healing and resilience.

After two months in the hospital, Blake was sent home the day before his 30th birthday. Since Blake has been home, he has continued to attend therapy sessions and take steps to regain his independence.

At 4 months old, Von Smith was taken to UAB for an appointment after his mother spotted some shakiness in the colored part of his eyes.

UAB experts say that, by learning the symptoms of SCA and how to respond, one could save a life in an emergent situation.

See the powerful documentary “The Last Ecstatic Days” at UAB's ALys Stephens Center and hear about the cultural and spiritual considerations of dying from UAB caregivers and Aditi Sethi, M.D., with The Center for Conscious Living & Dying, with guest artist Manjari Sharma.

UAB Medicine has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus with the added distinctions of Target: Stroke℠ Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll.

Following the planned UAB Health System acquisition announced last month, included Ascension St. Vincent’s operations and sites of care will have a new name: UAB St. Vincent’s.

Funding for the project will be provided by the state of Alabama and is pending approval of the UA System Board of Trustees.

UAB Medical West, an affiliate of the UAB Health System, will open Saturday, Aug. 3.

American Red Cross will collaborate with UAB and Birmingham Barons to host two blood drives, as experts encourage the public to donate if able.    

Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.

For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.

UAB Medical West, an affiliate of the UAB Health System, plans to be fully operational and serve West Jefferson County in early August.

The postpartum awareness bracelets will serve as medical alert bracelets and reminders for postpartum women to prioritize their own health.

This devastating neurodevelopmental disorder has no currently approved treatments.

The transaction will include current Ascension St. Vincent’s services, facilities, caregivers and associates, including a robust network of providers serving the region and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024.

This new device leads to earlier discharge and an overall increase in patient satisfaction.

Whitfield’s eight-bed ICU is monitored remotely 24/7 by the UAB Tele-ICU team to help support the bedside staff.

The new, five-year grant will support research in the UAB Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to address dementia disparities in the Deep South.

The study will observe two sedation medications, ketamine and etomidate, that are most commonly used for sedations, ketamine and etomidate, to determine which is best during intubations.

This procedure has been clinically proved to help reduce blood pressure in patients for whom neither medications nor lifestyle changes have been successful.