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Vickers takes reins of UAB Health System

As CEO, Vickers says his priorities will be in continuing UAB’s clinical and research excellence and working to eliminate disparities in health care throughout the state and region.

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UAB earns Women’s Choice Award for “Best Hospital” designation for eight areas

UAB Hospital practice areas were honored with the “Best Hospital” designation, including patient experience, bariatric surgery, obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, stroke care, cancer care, breast care and women’s services.

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Northwest Medical Center joins the UAB Health System; changes name to Northwest Regional Health

Northwest Regional joins a growing number of other Alabama hospitals as part of the UAB Health System.

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Robinson appointed in NIH Advisory Committee for Research on Women’s Health

A UAB researcher will serve on the advisory committee to promote women’s and minority health, and other gender-related health disparities.

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Aortic dissection survivor uses near-death experience to serve others

Diane Bishop creates care packages for other aortic patients to equip them with the supplies they need to take control of their health.

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Program at UAB helps preserve limbs in patient with diabetes

The UAB Advanced Limb Preservation Program represents a multidisciplinary collaboration involving numerous fields of study, including vascular surgery, podiatry and wound care. This team focuses on lower extremity limb preservation, diabetic foot care and complex wound management.

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Nurse plays pivotal role in combating overdose deaths through new Naloxone initiative

UAB’s Know Overdose Initiative seeks to educate, identify and prescribe Naloxone for individuals who have been identified as high risk for overdose.

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Heroic efforts of UAB emergency department nurses recognized by Alabama State Nurses Association

UAB received statewide nursing awards, including two Nurse Legion of Honor medals, Outstanding Healthcare Organization and State Outstanding Nurse Educator.

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Keep your mental health at the forefront this holiday season

Prioritize your mental health this holiday season with these tips.

Kaylee Crockett, Ph.D., shares three steps on how you can keep your mental health a priority this holiday season.

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New children’s book aims to teach simple, healthy habits alongside home visit program

Simple, healthy changes within families can help children develop long-term healthy habits.

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Physical activity during pregnancy lowers risks of complications and preterm births

Pregnant women will receive a 4D ultrasound, clinical evaluation and personalized physical activity plan through the new Exercise in Pregnancy Clinic.

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Hear stories of resilience with UAB health care heroes

Join UAB Arts in Medicine for a virtual seminar and hear about communities’ shared experiences, hopes, prayers, wishes and dreams.

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UAB Hospital celebrates annual holiday toy drive with more than 300 bicycles for Alabama children

It is a UAB holiday tradition that brings smiles to hundreds of children in Alabama.

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UAB Hospital now eighth-largest in the nation

UAB Hospital has climbed three spots to break into the top ten among the largest hospitals in the nation.

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UAB, Morehouse School of Medicine and Tuskegee University receive $18 million grant to reduce cancer disparities

UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and Tuskegee University collectively receive $18 million U54 grant from the National Cancer Institute.

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