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UAB Hospital re-verified as a Level I trauma centerJune 30, 2025UAB Hospital has been reverified as a Level I adult trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT) and remains the only ACS-Level I adult trauma center in the state of Alabama. Learn what it takes to meet the rigorous standards set by the ACS.
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UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership recognizes 10th cohort of graduatesJune 26, 2025The UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership, the flagship program of the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office, recently celebrated the graduation of its 10th cohort.
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Feeling the heat? Stay safe by knowing these warning signsJune 25, 2025As temperatures rise, a UAB Emergency Medicine physician shares warning signs and prevention tips for heat-related illnesses.
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UAB Medicine is the official medical provider of the 2025 World Police & Fire GamesJune 18, 2025UAB physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and certified medical assistants will be providing care to the 2025 World Police & Fire Games athletes.
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How to identify and avoid exposure to poisonous plants this summerJune 18, 2025UAB emergency medicine doctor discusses how to identify and treat exposure to common poisonous plants.
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Stay safe around fireworks: First aid and next steps for burns and eye injuriesJune 13, 2025Fireworks accidents are a leading factor in eye injuries during the month of July.
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Cassell Family Bidirectional Training Program launches with first collaborative workshopMay 28, 2025The Cassell Family Bidirectional Training Program—empowered by the generous support of Ralph Cassell, Dr. Gail Cassell, and Dr.
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Dive in: How to be safe while heading into the waterMay 22, 2025UAB experts provide tips on how to prevent diving injuries.
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19 faculty honored with 2025 Dean’s Excellence AwardsApril 30, 2025The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 19 winners of the 2025 Dean's Excellence Awards for Faculty.
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8 employees graduate from 6th cohort of UAB Medicine SAIL programApril 29, 2025The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office recently recognized eight individuals in its sixth cohort of Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL). The spring 2025 graduates were honored at a ceremony on April 8.
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How to stay safe while playing and viewing golf this seasonApril 23, 2025UAB Sports Medicine experts are providing their top recommended tips to minimize golf injuries.
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Alabama Poison Information Center’s annual report: A year of growth and collaborationMarch 18, 2025The Alabama Poison Information Center (APIC) released its annual report, highlighting the leadership and continued collaboration of the UAB medical toxicology group and Children’s of Alabama. The APIC remains the only accredited statewide poison center designated by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).
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30 individuals graduate from UAB Medicine's High Performing Care Collaborative spring 2025 programMarch 17, 2025Thirty individuals comprising eight teams recently graduated from the UAB Medicine High Performing Care Collaborative (HPCC) spring 2025 program. The program, presented by the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office, recognized its graduates at a ceremony on March 6, 2025.
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UAB Emergency Department first in US to attain Level 1 ACEP accreditationMarch 17, 2025This accreditation signifies the culmination of efforts involving faculty, staff and institutional partners committed to advancing emergency medicine.
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UAB Comprehensive Snakebite Program is the only program in the state to offer snakebite care in an outpatient settingMarch 13, 2025Patients are now able to receive the same level of care for snakebites that they would typically receive in the emergency department.
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6 Things Your Emergency Medicine Physician Wants You to KnowFebruary 25, 2025As we navigate the complexities of modern healthcare in today's reality, it's essential to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in emergency medicine. Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D., professor and chair of the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine, shares with us six critical things that emergency physicians want you to know: 1.
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Medical students learn critical medicine skills in wilderness settingsFebruary 18, 2025At UAB Heersink School of Medicine, students are presented opportunities for cutting edge, industry leading medical education, training with the latest technology and techniques that the medical field has to offer. How do medical professionals respond in remote or extreme locations when such technology and resources are inaccessible?
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UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office welcomes 10th cohort of Institute for LeadershipFebruary 4, 2025UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office welcomed 16 individuals in its 10th cohort of Institute for Leadership in January 2025. UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership is a flagship program of the Leadership Development Office, aimed at empowering leaders across UAB and the UAB Health System.
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2025 Pittman Scholars announcedJanuary 29, 2025The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the 2025 Pittman Scholars. This prestigious honor recognizes assistant professors who have held that rank for fewer than five years for their exceptional research achievements and potential for future contributions to their fields.
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AI-enhanced telesitter pilot program aims to improve care and safety of older adults in the EDJanuary 6, 2025A grant from UAB’s Health Services Foundation General Endowment Fund will support a project testing an AI tool trained to predict fall risk and identify signs of delirium in order to improve patient care and safety for older adults in UAB’s Geriatric Emergency Department at UAB Hospital-Highlands.
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UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership recognizes 22 among ninth cohort of graduatesDecember 17, 2024Twenty-two UAB leaders graduated among the ninth cohort of the UAB Medicine Institute for Leadership on Dec. 11, 2024.
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Health Services Foundation awards $1.5 million in General Endowment Fund grants for 2024December 16, 2024A 3D printer for prosthetics, navigation for patients on dialysis and a new electron microscope are three of the 11 projects to receive funding. The HSF-GEF faculty grants program is a way for UAB to support innovative ideas from its researchers and clinicians.
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UAB Heersink School of Medicine announces medical student research day winnersNovember 5, 2024In Fall 2024, UAB Heersink School of Medicine announced the winners of the 2024 Dale J. Benos Medical Student Research Day (MSRD).
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Snakebite season: Here is how to respond if you are bitten by a venomous snakeOctober 2, 2024Experts at the Comprehensive Snakebite Program at UAB and Children’s of Alabama provide steps on what to do if bitten by a venomous snake.
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UAB Medicine welcomes 9th cohort of Institute for LeadershipSeptember 18, 2024UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office welcomed 22 individuals in its ninth cohort of Institute for Leadership in August 2024.
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Beat the heat: Experts give best practices for preventing heat-related illnessesJuly 2, 2024As temperatures heat up, the risk of contracting a heat-related illness increases. Experts at UAB discuss the best ways to stay safe this summer.
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UAB’s 12 new construction and renovation projects transforming campus, supporting strategic initiativesJune 10, 2024UAB’s strategic planning continues to blaze its path to improve more lives by leveraging construction projects that include new and enhanced facilities across the institution, blooming green spaces and art installations.
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CPR and AED save life of man at the gym with help from UAB physicianMay 30, 2024Knowing the basics of CPR, even low-quality CPR from a bystander, can be a lifesaving action for a person in need.
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2024 Dean's Excellence Awards honor 20 outstanding faculty membersMay 14, 2024Twenty exceptional faculty members were honored with the 2024 Dean’s Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions across service, teaching, research, diversity enhancement, and mentorship within the School of Medicine.
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New ED stroke launchpad increases efficiency in diagnosis and treatmentMay 14, 2024New efficient care for patients with stroke is helping UAB lead the way in outcomes for patients who present in the emergency department.