Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Our shared passion for pediatric care unites Children’s of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics and the UAB Sections of Pediatric Surgical Subspecialties together to form the cornerstone for children’s health care in Alabama and the region. Our collective mission is to deliver exceptional care for children with an unwavering focus on research, innovation, education and clinical care. Each story in our 2024 Annual Report reflects these pillars and our dedication to this mission.
Our collaboration is the key ingredient of our success. Pooling our resources and expertise, we offer the latest technology and provide leading-edge personalized care. Our research not only enhances what we do but also sets a benchmark for other pediatric enterprises. Moreover, our focus on education fosters the growth and development of talented, passionate and knowledgeable physicians ready to serve their patients effectively.
As we deliver this report, we thank Mitch Cohen, M.D., who departed last year after serving as Chair of the UAB Department of Pediatrics for more than a decade. His visionary leadership led us to make positive strides on each of our pillars, and we deeply appreciate his contributions to pediatric healthcare.
Looking ahead to 2025 and the years to come, we are committed to building on our successes and continuing to provide the best, most advanced care for children and adolescents. Our leadership, talented and compassionate physicians, surgeons, nurses, allied health professionals and staff each will play a crucial role in shaping our future success. It is through this remarkable collaboration that we will continue to give world-class care for every child who comes through our doors.
We are proud to present this Annual Report as a testament of our collaboration and our commitment to be here for children and families for many years to come.
Tom Shufflebarger
President and CEO
Children’s of Alabama
Yung Lau, M.D.
Interim Chair of Pediatrics
Thomas N. Carruthers Jr. Endowed Chair of Pediatric Cardiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mike Chen, M.D., MBA
Joseph M. Farley Chair in Pediatric Surgery
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief
Children’s of Alabama