L to R: Andre Lessears, MBA, Jessy Deshane, Ph.D., and Division Director Mark Dransfield, M.D.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine partnered with UAB Medicine to address the misidentification of non-white and non-male providers by patients and staff. A survey had revealed that this issue was common in UAB clinical settings, so Jessy Deshane, Ph.D., (Associate Professor and Committee leader) worked with former fellow, Taku Mkorimbindo, M.D., to find solutions. Mkorimbindo suggested implementing a badge system, like those used at peer institutions. UAB Chief Diversity Officer, Andre Lessears, MBA, supported the idea and proposed the solution to UAB Medicine leadership. This month, the Division will distributed badges that clearly identify each provider’s role on the health care team. The team will evaluate whether badges improve identification and inclusion to determine next steps. Kudos to the Division of PACCM for their innovation!

More Good News for January 27, 2023

Bhatt Elected to ASCI

Surya Bhatt, M.D., (Associate Professor, PACCM) has been elected as a member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation in recognition of his meritorious original investigations in clinical medicine. Congratulations on this prestigious honor, Dr. Bhatt!

New Institute Honors Nanda

The newly opened Uniqare Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, Maharashtra, India has established the "Navin C. Nanda Institute of Excellence in Non-invasive Cardiology" to honor Dr. Nanda (Distinguished Professor, CVD).

Shetty Warns 75 Percent of Young Adults are at Risk for CVD

Cardiology fellow Naman Shetty, M.D., and colleagues report that nearly three-fourths of young adults have less than ideal cardiovascular health which places these individuals at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in the future.

Solomon Explains PCD Research & Treatments on UAB MedCast

Marty Solomon, M.D., (Associate Professor, PACCM) explains how research continues to expand therapies for patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia; a rare genetic disease that results in severe sinus and pulmonary infections.

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