Educating to Serve and Serving to Lead
At the UAB School of Health Professions (SHP), service and leadership go hand in hand. Through strong community partnerships, we create meaningful opportunities for students, professionals, and organizations to work together — improving healthcare accessibility, wellness education, and social equity.
Key Collaborators
Explore our key collaborators and how they work with UAB SHP to create change.
Firehouse Shelter
A student-led clinic providing healthcare services, physical therapy, and mobility assessments for individuals experiencing homelessness.
United Ability
Enhancing adaptive therapy, assistive technology integration, and disability-focused education to promote inclusivity.
Cooper Green Mercy Health
Expanding access to quality healthcare for underserved populations through health screenings and specialty clinics.
Live Healthsmart Alabama
A UAB-led wellness initiative, improving community health through preventative care, screenings, and fitness programs.
Jones Valley Teaching Farm
Encouraging nutrition education and sustainable food systems, integrating health-centered farming techniques into local initiatives.
Other Notable Partners
Miracle League
Provides inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities, with UAB SHP students volunteering in adaptive baseball programs.
Children’s Harbor
Offers family-centered support for children with serious illnesses, working with UAB SHP to provide counseling and respite services.
NCHPAD
A national center based at UAB SHP that promotes physical activity and health equity for individuals with disabilities.
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
Partners with UAB SHP to address food insecurity through nutrition programs and mobile food distributions.
Horizon School
Engages with UAB SHP to support students with disabilities through educational and vocational training initiative.