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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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Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama exceeds $1.2 million investment in Alabama-based research

This funding supports local breast cancer research projects across Alabama.

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Kirklin named inaugural recipient of the PHTS Lifetime Achievement Award

UAB’s Family Clinic is encouraging people to find out their HIV status through its free self-testing kits.

Kirklin received this award for his dedication to advancing the science and treatment of children through the journey of heart transplantation.

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Pancreatic cancer patient celebrates awareness month by being cancer-free

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is devastating. But with the help of UAB, Steve Young is now cancer-free.

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Meet the team behind UAB’s RNICU turkey costumes

Meet Debbie Morrow, the founder of the group Loving the Preemies, a group that crochets holiday-themed outfits each year for babies in UAB’s RNICU.

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Kerby takes leadership role with national trauma prevention group

Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D., was confirmed by the American College of Surgeons as the next chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma.

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UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

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UAB Cardiovascular Institute earns national recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

These awards recognize UAB Hospital’s efforts to ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer hospital readmissions.

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UAB Medicine earns recognition from Vizient for quality improvements

The scorecard compared UAB Medicine to other academic medical centers nationwide.

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UAB physician named Community Star of the Year for his efforts in developing telehealth services for patients in rural communities

Eric Wallace, M.D., was recently selected as the 2021 Community Star of Alabama for his vast efforts in telehealth and innovation across the state of Alabama.

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Diabetes prevention: Take control of your health with these simple tips

More than 88 million Americans have prediabetes, but the good news is that this condition can be reversed with just a few simple steps.

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UAB first in Southeast to use light visualization technology for vascular procedures

UAB is one of only six centers in the world with this technology, which enables 3D device visualization using light to guide navigation of wires and catheters through blood vessels.

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UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign up

Appointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting uabmedicinevaccine.org or calling 205-975-1881 for assistance.

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UAB Hospital delivers record-breaking premature baby

Guinness World Records officially named Curtis Means, born at 21 weeks and one day at UAB Hospital, the most premature infant to survive.

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Study first to demonstrate that HPV vaccines are safe and generate protective antibody levels in young cancer survivors

Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.

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UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama join new NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence network

UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama receive national rare diseases designation.

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When should you schedule your COVID-19 booster before holiday travel?

Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?

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UAB researchers determine that using genes to guide medication regimens after getting a heart stent improves outcomes

A study conducted by UAB researchers found that using genetic information for choosing medical treatment after getting a heart stent reduces the risk of potentially fatal cardiovascular events.

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Straughn named UAB vice chair for Quality and Patient Safety

Michael Straughn will advance women’s patient care practices as the new vice chair of UAB’s Section of Quality and Patient Safety.

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