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UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and Clinics solidifies commitment to local residents with purchase of Cahaba River Road facility

The location offers adult and pediatric optometry and ophthalmology services, and delivers the same vision care that Callahan Eye Hospital has provided on the UAB campus for the past 50 years. (Photo by: Steve Wood)
The location offers adult and pediatric optometry and ophthalmology services, and delivers the same vision care that Callahan Eye Hospital has provided on the UAB campus for the past 50 years.

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2
Immunity levels are keeping state case levels manageable for now, but the current vaccination rate will not end COVID and likely will lead to continued outbreaks.

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader
For the fourth time, UAB Medicine is recognized for excellence in equity and diversity by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow
As a fellow, Stephen Russell, M.D., professor with the UAB Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, will design and pilot a new UAB program using art works from artists of color to teach medical students about diversity and clinical insights.

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services holds fair, Salud hoy para Mañana Health

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

A clear decision: cataract detection and removal

Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?
Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?

New Alzheimer’s drug not a panacea, but may slow worsening of the disease

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

Retired firefighter experiences complete response in clinical trial, shares story for National Cancer Survivors Day

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Heart valve disease: another silent killer

Symptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life.

Symptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life. 

Celebrate physical and mental health during May with UAB sports medicine faculty

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. UAB physicians offer tips for how to maintain a healthy mind and body.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. UAB physicians offer tips for how to maintain a healthy mind and body.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital begins vision screening program for rural Alabamians

Patients of Cahaba Medical Care Federally Qualified Health Clinics, in the towns of Marion, Centreville and Maplesville, Alabama, can receive vision screening and testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.
Patients of Cahaba Medical Care Federally Qualified Health Clinics, in the towns of Marion, Centreville and Maplesville, Alabama, can receive vision screening and testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.

New vaginitis clinic opens at UAB Highlands

New vaginitis clinic opens at UAB Highlands
Vaginal infections are extremely common in women. This new clinic will provide accurate screening and diagnosis of these infections and offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing as well as treatments.

New sports medicine/cardiology clinic to serve young athletes

Clinical experience during COVID-19 showed that a combination of sports medicine and pediatric cardiology would be helpful for young athletes.
Clinical experience during COVID-19 showed that a combination of sports medicine and pediatric cardiology would be helpful for young athletes.

UAB Medicine hosting lunch-and-learn series on post-COVID symptoms

The nine sessions of the lunch-and-learn will cover a host of issues from loss of smell to brain fog.
The nine sessions of the lunch-and-learn will cover a host of issues from loss of smell to brain fog.

New virtual reality gaming system transforms exercise therapy for children with physical disability

The new gaming system uses commercially available technology which helps to reduce costs.
The new gaming system uses commercially available technology which helps to reduce costs.

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.

Birmingham artist pays tribute to UAB program serving pregnant women battling addiction

The "Peony Project" displayed at the Beverly McNeil Gallery (Photo by Lexi Coon)

UAB’s Comprehensive Addiction in Pregnancy Program is honored through the “Peony Project” exhibition displayed at Beverly McNeil Gallery.

Study confirms: Controlling blood pressure is critically important in preventing heart disease and stroke

Controlling blood pressure is critically important in preventing heart disease and stroke.

Final results of the UAB-led national study on high blood pressure confirm a target goal of less than 120 mm Hg reduces adverse events.

Be trauma-aware

The number of patients seen at the UAB trauma center continues to rise, requiring increased investment in people and resources to provide treatment.
The number of patients seen at the UAB trauma center continues to rise, requiring increased investment in people and resources to provide treatment.

UAB’s Sheikh is one of the first female transplant surgeons from Pakistan

UAB’s Sheikh is one of the first female transplant surgeons from Pakistan
The Journal of Pakistan Medical Association reported in 2016 that 69.6 percent of registered medical doctors were male.

Virtual discussion of changing health policies relating to aging populations and COVID-19

Virtual discussion of changing health policies relating to aging populations and COVID-19
UAB School of Public Health hosts Harvard expert for talk on new health care policy changes for geriatric patients.

UAB begins COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and over, sets closing dates for several community vaccination sites

UAB begins COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and over, sets closing dates for several community vaccination sites
UAB’s Sarah Nafziger, M.D., encourages those who have not received their COVID-19 vaccination to get it now before UAB’s sites close.

Mom recovering from COVID-19 meets newborn son for the first time thanks to UAB nurses

Mom recovering from COVID-19 meets newborn son for the first time thanks to UAB nurses
Mobile woman gives birth while battling COVID-19.

UAB named Center of Excellence in Rett Syndrome

UAB named Center of Excellence in Rett Syndrome
The Center of Excellence designation provides funding and linked research opportunities for the member clinics.

Blood supplies are low. Please encourage donation.

Blood supplies are low. Please encourage donation.
Blood shortages are common in the summer months, and COVID-19 has played havoc with usual donation patterns.

Chronic kidney disease a major factor for those taking anticoagulant medications

Chronic kidney disease a major factor for those taking anticoagulant medications
Physicians treating heart disease with anti-coagulants should factor the presence of kidney disease into their decisions on medications.

Cardiac bypass surgeries declined in 2020, but outcomes show the procedures were done safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cardiac bypass surgeries declined in 2020, but outcomes show the procedures were done safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
CABG is a commonly performed, lifesaving surgery for patients with heart attacks and severe disease of the heart’s blood vessels. Avoiding a surgery like CABG due to fears of COVID-19 has “drastic implications.”

UAB experts: We need more Alabamians to receive COVID vaccine to safely return to normal

UAB experts: We need more Alabamians to receive COVID vaccine to safely return to normal
UAB has removed all barriers for vaccine administration with no appointments needed at any of its four community vaccination sites.

New UAB lab expands genomic diagnostic testing

New UAB lab expands genomic diagnostic testing
The lab’s clinical expertise combined with the powerful diagnostic capability of its instruments will allow UAB to offer patients increasingly targeted, personalized treatment.

Uterus Transplant Program offers new hope

Uterus Transplant Program offers new hope
In October 2020, amid a global pandemic, the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute launched the Southeast’s first uterus transplant program — only the fourth of its kind in the United States.
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