DOM Staff Volunteer at UAB Blazer Kitchen
In the spirit of the holidays, Department of Medicine staff gave the gift of time as volunteers to the UAB Blazer Kitchen — a program which provides healthy food and resources for patients, students, and staff who experience food insecurity. The team helped stock the pantry with much needed food items and toiletries, and they encourage other teams to consider taking part in making a difference in our community.
Read moreDigestive Service Line Unveils New Advanced Endoscopy Suites
On Tuesday, the UAB Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology celebrated a milestone accomplishment — opening two new state-of-the-art fluoroscopy suites located on the sixth floor of the Jefferson Tower building. The multimillion-dollar renovation provides 2D and 3D imaging, adds video live stream capabilities for training conferences, and expands much-needed capacity for treating more patients with advanced gastroenterological diseases. We look forward to seeing more exciting changes as additional phases of renovations continue.
Read moreWillett and May Build Community Among Women in the Department of Medicine
Department of Medicine faculty Lisa Willett, M.D., (Professor, General Internal Medicine) and Jori May, M.D., (Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology) co-lead the Department’s Women in Medicine lecture series, a quarterly meeting designed to build community among women with careers in medicine and to provide a platform to share challenges and solutions. In the most recent session, a panelist of junior faculty discussed the nuances of transitioning from training to their careers while navigating a new institution. Drs. Willett and May are thrilled to welcome female faculty, fellows, residents, and staff to join the next conversation "Building Professional Relationships" at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. Mark your calendars and sign up today!!
Read moreLandefeld Invites DOM to Help Fight Hunger at UAB
In a Thanksgiving message, Seth Landefeld, M.D., (Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine) shares his gratitude for the DOM's faculty, staff, and trainees, provides a reminder to prioritize wellness this holiday season, and encourages employees to donate to the UAB Blazer Kitchen — which increases food security in the UAB community by providing healthy food and resources to roughly 1,000 UAB employees, students, patients and their families every month
Read moreGrandmother Thanks DOM Clinician-Investigator for Her Recovery
Beth Curles had quietly battled with a rare blood cancer known as polycythemia vera for 15 years before being referred to UAB. She was enrolled in a clinical trial led by leukemia expert Pankit Vachhani, M.D., (Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology) for a drug called KRT-232 navtemadlin. In less than two years, Curles' symptoms significantly improved which resulted in her being released from treatment. She is still doing well and has returned to her duties as a grandmother. Great work, Dr. Vachhani and team!
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