In September, our medical school welcomed a historic gift of $95 million from Dr. Marnix E. and Mary Heersink and their family, transforming the school into the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.
As UAB Medicine expands its footprint in Alabama via Live Health Smart Alabama and more programs, I am committed to elevate the brand of Birmingham and Alabama’s other cities, where our regional campuses and clinics live, to showcase the breadth of our academic medical center.
Our decisions—small and large, collectively and individually—have the potential to impact others. We have a responsibility to make good decisions that benefit our community.
COVID-19 cases are again spiking in the southeast, but August is National Wellness Month—a good reminder to take care of our mental health and wellness now.
Mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship foster professional and personal growth. Leaning on our colleagues for guidance and support are foundational to the School of Medicine's values.
LGBTQ+ individuals need improved health outcomes, safety in patient care, and disease prevention. Excellent patient care means equity in care and protection from discrimination.
Prestigious grant renewal hopes to fund the future of cancer discovery
Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D.
After many months of preparation and an extensive review process, the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB will submit their P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) renewal to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to fund another five-years of success later this month.
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month aims to encourage individuals to register as organ and tissue donors, and to honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.