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Thanks to a public-private collaboration, the projects added high-visibility crosswalks, planted 110 trees, improved parks, trails and sidewalks, installed lighting and public art and expanded recreational amenities.
Hear traditional favorites and standard classics from area choirs in this annual concert celebration presented by the UAB Department of Music.
UAB’s new Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation Center at Spain Rehabilitation Center brings specialized vision care directly to inpatient rehab, helping identify and address stroke and brain injury-related visual impairments early to improve therapy participation and recovery outcomes.
Manuel, 23, of Hoover, Alabama, was also voted Miss Congeniality and awarded $2,600 in scholarships. Runners-up were Anna Grace Deason, 22, of Millbrook, Alabama and Ma’Kayla Dial, 21, of Bessemer, Alabama.
UAB’s Department of Radiology is expanding its molecular imaging capabilities and access to advanced theranostic and cancer care for patients statewide.
UAB experts explain common GLP-1 side effects, including nausea, constipation, hair shedding and vision concerns, and share strategies to reduce risks, recognize warning signs and know when to seek medical care.
UAB’s new Marshall Family Medicine Residency will train physicians in North Alabama, expanding rural healthcare access, strengthening the primary care workforce and supporting long-term health outcomes in underserved communities statewide.
As chief digital and information officer, Terri Couts will lead UAB Medicine's enterprise technology strategy, including Health System Information Services, electronic health record optimization, telehealth operations, data governance, cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.
Can AI replace therapy? A UAB psychiatry expert explains the benefits, risks and limitations of using AI for mental health support, why more people are turning to chatbots, who may be most vulnerable and when professional mental health care should be sought.
From Dec. 3-18, Mina will lead training on digital innovation and artificial intelligence in English language teaching for educators from nine countries in East and Central Africa.
As children and young adolescents are turning to caffeine as an energy source, a UAB pediatrician shares his insight on the effects of energy drinks and caffeine on pediatric health.
Apply for Gift of Sight, UAB Eye Care’s annual program providing free eye exams and glasses for eligible residents, with services offered Nov. 30-Dec. 4 at the Jefferson County Western Health Center in Midfield.
One UAB expert shares her insight on prediabetes and offers guidance on how to address it.
A UAB study reveals that limited access to automated external defibrillators in Birmingham neighborhoods at highest risk for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may affect survival outcomes and provides a model for improving emergency preparedness in communities beyond central Alabama.
Grip strength is a strong predictor of overall health, cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality.
Advances in genomics and data analytics are making the long-standing goal of personalized care increasingly attainable through precision medicine.
Equal Access Birmingham is a free clinic run by medical students and staffed entirely by volunteers.
The new UAB Dentistry clinic in Decatur will expand access to dental care in north Alabama, providing preventive, restorative and emergency services while serving as a training site for faculty, residents and dental students.
Thanks to support from UAB students, employees, alumni and campus partners who sponsor families, Little Blazer Wishes provides holiday gifts like toys, books, clothes and more to students who are parents.
The newly created role will support the health system’s continued growth, integration and long-term financial strategy.
UAB students brought home the Dr. F. H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Award for Outstanding Student-Run Firm and the Teahan Outstanding Chapter Award for Outstanding Newsletter.
This annual fundraiser helps Blazer Kitchen provide healthy food, personal care items and other essential resources to students, employees and patients in need.
A national study found that many Americans with known heart disease were not receiving enough cholesterol-lowering treatment before being hospitalized for a heart attack or unstable angina, highlighting a major opportunity to prevent future cardiac events.
From physical recovery to emotional changes, a UAB expert explains what new mothers can expect during the first 12 weeks after childbirth and when to seek additional support.
The invitation to join the AAU places UAB among the most prominent and impactful institutions of higher education and research in the United States and Canada.
Care providers at UAB and UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham know that maternal mental health is essential to the well-being of mothers and their families and have many resources in place to help those in all stages of motherhood.
Researchers at UAB are investigating how chronic facial pain develops in the trigeminal nervous system. A renewed NIH-funded project aims to uncover pain mechanisms and identify new therapeutic targets for treating debilitating orofacial pain conditions.
UAB pediatric experts offer practical tips to help families navigate sensory challenges and create a more comfortable, inclusive Halloween experience.
UAB philosophy professor Lindsay Brainard co-edits a collection of 22 essays examining the philosophical questions behind Taylor Swift’s music.
UAB researchers have developed a new clinical trial combining medication, peer support, telehealth and ongoing recovery navigation to assist opioid overdose survivors.