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UAB Hospital now eighth-largest in the nation

UAB Hospital now eighth-largest in the nation
UAB Hospital has climbed three spots to break into the top ten among the largest hospitals in the nation.

UAB Medicine first in Alabama to offer scarless ablation for thyroid nodules

Thyroid nodules are not usually cancerous, but can cause pain and discomfort, as well as thyroid complications.
Thyroid nodules are not usually cancerous, but can cause pain and discomfort, as well as thyroid complications.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama exceeds $1.2 million investment in Alabama-based research

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama exceeds $1.2 million investment in Alabama-based research

This funding supports local breast cancer research projects across Alabama. 

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians

UAB Family Clinic provides free HIV self-testing kits to Alabamians
UAB’s Family Clinic is encouraging people to find out their HIV status through its free self-testing kits.

Pancreatic cancer patient celebrates awareness month by being cancer-free

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.
A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism

UAB’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team saves lives through team approach to pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths annually in the United States. PERT was established to ensure UAB patients receive the best possible care for their specific situation.

Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes

Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes
Meet Debbie Morrow, the founder of the group Loving the Preemies, a group that crochets holiday-themed outfits each year for babies in UAB’s RNICU.

UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

UAB doctor formed patient relationships that extend generations

Erin DeLaney is now treating the third generation of the Scogin family as she built trust and mutual respect — something that is critical to providing quality health care.

Erin DeLaney is now treating the third generation of the Scogin family as she built trust and mutual respect — somethingthat is critical to providing quality health care.

UAB Cardiovascular Institute earns national recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

These awards recognize UAB Hospital’s efforts to ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.

UAB Medicine earns recognition from Vizient for quality improvements

The scorecard compared UAB Medicine to other academic medical centers nationwide.

The scorecard compared UAB Medicine to other academic medical centers nationwide.

Medical West Hospital breaks ground on new facility

Medical West Hospital Authority, an affiliate of UAB Health System, broke ground on its replacement facility on Wednesday, November 17.
Medical West Hospital Authority, an affiliate of UAB Health System, broke ground on its replacement facility on Wednesday, November 17.

Diabetes prevention: Take control of your health with these simple tips

Diabetes prevention: Take control of your health with these simple tips

More than 88 million Americans have prediabetes, but the good news is that this condition can be reversed with just a few simple steps. 

UAB first in Southeast to use light visualization technology for vascular procedures

UAB is one of only six centers in the world with this technology, which enables 3D device visualization using light to guide navigation of wires and catheters through blood vessels.
UAB is one of only six centers in the world with this technology, which enables 3D device visualization using light to guide navigation of wires and catheters through blood vessels.

New program brings more treatment options to patients with colorectal cancers

The infusion therapy can help shrink tumors that are otherwise inoperable.

The infusion therapy can help shrink tumors that are otherwise inoperable.

UAB program aims to prevent hip disorders

New techniques and understanding of hip disorders are leading to new ways to prevent or treat hip deterioration.
New techniques and understanding of hip disorders are leading to new ways to prevent or treat hip deterioration.

UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign up

UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign up
Appointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting uabmedicinevaccine.org or calling 205-975-1881 for assistance.

UAB Hospital delivers record-breaking premature baby

UAB Hospital delivers record-breaking premature baby
Guinness World Records officially named Curtis Means, born at 21 weeks and one day at UAB Hospital, the most premature infant to survive.

UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama join new NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence network

UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama receive national rare diseases designation.
UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama receive national rare diseases designation.

UAB’s Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program celebrates 30 years of patient care

Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.

UAB performs state’s first robotic-assisted tracheobronchoplasty

This procedure is the first of its kind in Alabama and offers a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with tracheobronchomalacia.
This procedure is the first of its kind in Alabama and offers a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with tracheobronchomalacia.

The pandemic is increasing intimate partner violence. Here is how health care providers can help.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an alarming rise in domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an alarming rise in domestic violence and intimate partner violence

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions

UAB adult spina bifida program provides care transitions
An independent life for spina bifida patients is still possible, thanks to programs like the UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic.

All of Us mobile enrollment event on UAB campus

Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.
Students and community members can learn how they can be included in shaping the future of health care for generations to come by joining us for an All of Us Research Program enrollment event.

There is an urgent need for blood donation as blood supplies are dangerously low. Please encourage donation.

Blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels at UAB.

Blood supplies have dropped to critically low levels at UAB.

Proton therapy center treats 300th patient

Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.
Because the beam of photons is so tightly focused, proton therapy has little effect on surrounding healthy tissue, making it especially beneficial for young patients.

UAB performs first commercial procedure in nation with the DiamondTemp Ablation system

This commercial procedure is the first in the United States that uses first-of-its-kind ablation technology.
This commercial procedure is the first in the United States that uses first-of-its-kind ablation technology.

UAB and Civitan International celebrate longstanding partnership while making plans for the future

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

UAB and Civitan International have met a $20 million philanthropic milestone. 

Local Medicare plan receives elite 5-Star national ranking

VIVA MEDICARE first and only Alabama-based plan to receive distinction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Viva Medicare first and only Alabama-based plan to receive distinction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Enrollment in 2022 Medicare plans starts Oct. 15 

A mother’s journey: Diagnosed as blind, baby received thorough care from UAB Eye Care

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind.

Born at 36 weeks, twins Mary and Emily Monk contracted a virus that would lead to one being diagnosed as blind. 

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