Emergency departments are crowded, and patients might want to consider alternative care options such as urgent care centers.

A study conducted by UAB investigators has outlined that deaths due to mitral regurgitation are increasing in the United States since 2012, after a continuous decline for 14 years.

A new multidisciplinary program within UAB Medicine will help evaluate patients who have recovered from COVID-19 but are still experiencing symptoms and link them to the specialized care they need.

Alabama is one of 10 U.S. states with the highest rates of short sleep duration.

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.

Reid Jones, a longtime UAB Health System leader, has been named CEO of UAB Medicine.

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

A study conducted by UAB investigators has outlined the importance of strict blood pressure control in the development of atrial fibrillation, which can lead to poor outcomes such as stroke, heart attacks and death.

Cloth face masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit snugly against the side of the face.

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.

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

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

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.

As the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.

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