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For another consecutive year, UAB Hospital has been named the best hospital in Alabama, with several disciplines and procedures ranked among the best.

People of UAB Published more than a year ago

As COO, Baverso says his priorities will be in continuing UAB Medicine’s clinical excellence and expanding services to serve even more patients and Alabamians.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

The baby boy, born in late May 2023, is the first baby born from a uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial and UAB’s first baby from its uterus transplant program.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

To address the critical need for more emergency medical services in Birmingham and Alabama, UAB Hospital — with support from the State of Alabama — is creating 59 new exam rooms and more than 66,000 square feet of clinical space to meet service demand. 

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

Both the CEO of UAB Health System and the CEO of UAB Hospital have been identified as key female leaders in the health care space, among 175 others.   

Arts & Events Published more than a year ago

After being burned in an explosion three years ago, Delrico Gibson thought he would never use his hands again. Now, see the artworks he created for his first responders, surgeons, therapists and caregivers in the exhibition “Strings of Gratitude.”

News You Can Use Published more than a year ago

UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

In just the five years since UAB completed 10,000 robotic surgeries, surgeons across 15 disciplines have now collectively exceeded 20,000 robotic surgeries, setting a record for the hospital.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

A simultaneous bilateral adrenalectomy removes both adrenal glands at the same time, providing benefits to both the patient and surgeons.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

UAB Medicine and Talladega have entered a three-year partnership, with UAB Medicine providing medical care for competitors and fans.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

Continuous glucose monitors can transform one’s diabetes treatment and care. A UAB diabetes expert explains what patients should know about the devices when evaluating their diabetes care plans.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

The temporary PNS device can be used to treat chronic nerve pain, as well as joint pain and back pain, for patients for whom oral medications are not effective, or who wish to minimize the use of medications or more invasive procedures.

News You Can Use Published more than a year ago

UAB Hospital Chief Medical Officer Kierstin Kennedy, M.D., shares insights into health care conflict resolution that can be used in most workplaces.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

Even when at odds with his health, Matalon continued his academic excellence and service to the field of lung disease research.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

As it turns out, growing old and wise does not always equate to growing old and able to hear.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

Six months after giving birth to identical twins, Britney Alba found out she was pregnant with her second set of identical twins. These twins, however, were monochorionic-monoamniotic — one of the rarest types of twins.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

The potential affiliation will help RMC Health System to sustain and improve access to high-quality, low-cost care close to home.

People of UAB Published more than a year ago

Bulgarella named CEO of UAB Health System and UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance. Agarwall named dean of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, senior vice president of Medicine and chair of the Health Services Foundation Board.

Research & Innovation Published more than a year ago

An overabundance of mast cells, which are important components of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow, can lead to a variety of health issues.

Health & Medicine Published more than a year ago

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas in one or more organs of the body.

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